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The General Assembly had a historic moment Tuesday when a bipartisan coalition of senators agreed to fully fund a state formula that allocates money to school districts. Ten Republicans joined all nine Senate Democrats to amend the recommendation of the Senate Appropriations Committee and fund the formula, over the objections of Republican leadership. Senators forcefully

The Senate gave approval this week to a measure that will allow Missourians the option of choosing a Real ID-complaint license. Without final passage of this bill, starting Jan. 22, 2018, Missouri state driver’s licenses will no longer be accepted as identification to board a plane, whether domestic or international. Senate Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin,

The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: Kenneth Ray Johnson, El Dorado Springs, harassment 1st deg  4/19 The following felonies have been disposed in Cedar County: Justin M Varner, El Dorado Springs, DWI  4/15 Stephanie K Nelson, El Dorado Springs, domestic assault 4th deg, unlawful posession of drug paraphernalia  4/20 Stefanie Marie Meeks, 

April 25 City of El Dorado Springs vs: Donavon Anderson, trespass first degree, $125 .50 James Cheek, fail to show proof of ins, no operator license, C&R driving w accident, $326.50 Stephen Cox, poss of drug paraphernalia, trespass first degree, $301 Landon Daniel, $125.50 Lendia Dipman, DWR, $425.50 Brittany Duncan, trespass first degree, $125.50 April

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.    NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) May 9 – Arrest: David T. Griffith, 28,

May 7 – Trespassing/property damage in the Stockton area, report taken by deputy. Intoxicated male subject at Woody’s Fast Stop in Stockton, contact made, subject removed from property. May 8 – Domestic disturbance in Stockton; male subject Latik D. Harris arrested on out of state charges. Suspicious person walking in the Stockton area; contact made,

April 17 – Jesse Sorrell, 34, Ponca City, OK, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with probation violation on an original class D felony charge of sexual misconduct involving a child under 15 years old. The original charge stems from a sheriff’s office investigation in Jan. 2009. Bond is set at

PAPE CELEBRATES MOTHER’S DAY – On Mother’s Day, Carl Nelsen opened out Sunday School hour with the hymn, “A Christian Home.” He then gave a brief history of two mothers in Scripture, Hannah the mother of Samuel, and Mary the mother of Jesus. We sang “Happy Birthday” to Pat Martin and Alivia Bray. We welcomed

Khara Rachelle (Allison) Julian, 34, El Dorado Springs, went to be with her Lord on Saturday evening, May 13, 2017. Khara was born on April 19, 1983, in Nevada to Greg and Cheri Allison. She was obedient to God’s word, putting Him on in baptism on April 16, 1995. Khara married Jared Julian, her high

Billie Ray Durham, 79, El Dorado Springs passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18, in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, El Dorado Springs under direction of the Sheldon funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May