CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Dec 19 – Gas drive off from Casey’s in Stockton, deputy responded, Casey’s called back and advised vehicle returned and paid. Wellness check at residence on Locust Street in Stockton, contact made with the subject and advised all was ok. Dec 20 – Wellness check at  residence on Jackson Street in Stockton, deputy made contact

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Dec 16 – Deputy took report on SW Hwy W, in reference to a stolen vehicle and burglary. Trent Bland reported his silver 1990 Ford Ranger missing from his driveway when he arrived home. Inside his residence he found his gun safe moved from his bedroom into the kitchen where its door had been pried

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Dec 19 – Domestic dispute at 25300 block S 2225 Rd, Milo Dec 20 – Fraud at 300 block S 5th, Walker Theft at 15100 block W Quail Rd, Nevada

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

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) Dec 20 – Officers responded to 1307 South 

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Deborah Jean Sheldon

Deborah Jean Sheldon was born July 10, 1952, in Jefferson City to Norman Clayton and Dorothy (Williams) McCain. She passed away at her home on the bluff over the merging of the Sac and Osage rivers near Osceola on Dec. 17, 2016. Debbie’s early life was spent in the Versailles area where her father was

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Geneva Francis Porter

Geneva Francis Porter, 89, was born April 29, 1927, in Vista to Jeff and Rena Loftin. She passed away peacefully in North Kansas City Hospital on Dec. 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Hays Porter. Geneva is survived by her daughter, Vana, and husband, Rich Forster, of Ozark; her son,

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Gene Alden Williams

Gene Alden Williams, 79, passed from this life on Dec. 25, 2016, at his home in Stockton surrounded by his loving family. Gene suffered through many debilitating illnesses for many years which he handled with grace and optimism. Gene was born to Samp Eugene Williams and Hannah Mae (Sell) Williams on Feb. 16, 1937, in

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Ettamae Mays

Ettamae (Huff) Mays, 94, of rural El Dorado Springs, passed away at Monterey Park Nursing Home in Independence on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. Ettamae was born May 18, 1922, on her parents farm in Cedar County, the daughter of George Graham Huff and Clara Pansy Kennedy. Ettamae graduated high school in El Dorado Springs. She

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A senior-friendly workout to improve movement and prevent injury

Exercise is good for everyone, but seniors with mobility or balance issues may wonder what kind of exercise they can do that will be safe, easy and effective. Jogging outdoors, running on a treadmill or lifting weights at the gym aren’t always practical – or enjoyable – activities for everyone. However, one type of exercise

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How technology is simplifying relief of chronic pain

Doctors hate seeing patients suffering from chronic pain, and not just because their instinct is immediately to want to help their patients to feel better. One of the primary challenges doctors confront is that even though chronic pain is common, it can be extremely difficult to diagnose and treat. The condition can be debilitating for

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