ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Sept. 26 – St. Clair County warrant  issued for Robert Martin, 34, Weaubleau, for a probation violation on original misdemeanor charge of non support. Bond is set at $1,000 cash only. Oct. 1 – Erik Novotny, 27, and Sierra Bartels, 25, both of Osceola, were arrested on St. Clair County warrants charging them each with

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Plant tulip bulbs in October

Many spring flowerbeds awaken with the vibrant colors of tulips. Once a valuable currency, tulip has a history as vibrant as its petals. Plant tulip bulbs in October, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Look for plump bulbs free of gray discoloration, an indicator of disease. Spade soil to a depth of about

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Bumper crop may cause storage issues

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Sept. 12 crop production report estimates corn production up by 11 percent over last year. USDA predicts three percent more soybean this year. Crop producers will have more grain to sell at lower prices in 2016. Storage might become tight after this year’s excellent wheat yields, says University of Missouri

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USDA issues safety-net payments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that many of the 1.7 million farms that enrolled in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year. “This fall, USDA will be making more than $7 billion in payments under

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John Shatford III

John Shatford III (Jack, 71, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Oct 16, 2016. A celebration of life will take place from 1-5 on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 3310 E. 380th Rd., El Dorado Springs. Jack was born Aug. 27, 1945, in Bedford, OH, to John H. Shatford and Dorothy

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Elmer Dave Hopkins

Elmer Dave Hopkins, 86, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Oct. 11, 2016, in Community Springs Healthcare. Elmer was born Sept. 2, 1930, in Farlington, KS, the only child of William and Iva Williams Hopkins. On Dec. 25, 1954, he was united in marriage to Lorene Maberry. To this union two children were born, Nancy

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Cheryl Rowena Berry

Cheryl Rowena Berry, 69, formerly Myers died unexpectedly at her home in Jerico Springs, on Saturday evening, Oct. 15, 2016. Cheryl was born on Nov. 22, 1946, in Kansas City to George and Anna Lee Myers. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1964.  She married her sweetheart, Denzil  Berry, on May 16, 1966. Over

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Donald Owen Hostetler

Donald Owen Hostetler, beloved husband of Susie Ann (Hostetler) Hostetler, was born June 30, 1951, to Elmer & Vinnie (Baker) Hostetler, at Eugene, OR. On Sept. 28, 2016, he had surgery the 2nd time to repair and replace valves in his heart. He got infection and pneumonia in his lungs which caused his death 2

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Mary Ellen Maus

Mary Ellen Maus, 89, Nevada, formerly of Schell City, passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada. Mary was born Sept. 9, 1927, in Schell City to Roy and Daisey (Robinson) Davis. She was united in marriage to Claude David Maus on Nov. 20, 1945.  To this union was born four

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Leonard Eugene Davis

Leonard Eugene Davis, 61, departed from this life on Oct. 15, 2016, after a battle with cancer. Lenny was born on Sept. 15, 1955, to George and Lorene (Harris) Davis of El Dorado Springs. He spent his entire adult life in the Denver area. He is survived by his parents; brother, Robert – Springfield; and

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