August 26, 2026
Last Friday, the lieutenant governor’s office visited Branson to continue our goal of recognizing and promoting Missouri. Branson is one of our state’s premier touring destinations. The area is home to quality entertainment and tourist attractions, a thriving economy, and thousands of our country’s veterans. I take pride in calling Branson part of our state.
On Friday, March 3, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have their annual Baked Potato Bar dance with Jay Wright calling. The dance will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. All area dancers and interested persons are welcome. Admission is $5 per adult dancer
The Cedar County Democratic Committee will meet at the courthouse in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. The public is welcome.
Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Gage Alexander Miller, 21 El Dorado Springs, and Katrice Leanne Casey Decker, 19, El Dorado Springs Nelson Jay Osterhout, 85, Huntsville, AR, and Martha Ann Franks, 66, El Dorado Springs St. Clair County Donald Dean Phillips and Maria Del Rocio Weda
The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: John Jacob Cox, El Dorado Springs, domestic assault 2nd Robert Scott Smith, Stockton, DWR/S, misds-ownr opr mv wtht maintng fncl respnblty or oprtr who athrzd athr to opr mv wtht fncl, no seat belt 12/29 The following misdemeanors have been filed in Cedar County: John D
The following felonies have been filed in St Clair County: Thomas L Rees. Bronson, KS, passing bad check 5/8 Steven W Wilson, Osceola, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of maijuana, misds-possession of up to 35 grams marijuana, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia 8/17 Matthew R Todd, Deepwater, delivery of controlled substance
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) Feb 20 – Officers responded to 308 West
Feb 19 – Careless & imprudent Driver in the El Dorado Springs area; handled by deputy. Suspicious vehicle in the Stockton area; handled by deputy. Suspicious person in the Stockton area; handled by deputy. Disorderly conduct in Caplinger Mills area; handled by deputy. Feb 20 – Suspicious person in Stockton area; handled by deputy. Motor
Feb. 14 – Jacob Rogers, 29, Humansville, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for a probation violation on two class C felony counts of forgery. Bond is set at $2,500 cash or surety. The original charges stem from a Hickory County Sheriff’s Office investigation in July 2013 that revealed Rogers forged two checks
