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WITH WITT AND WISDOM – Barry Witt was the guest speaker at the Preserve Our Past Society (POPS) annual meeting on April 13 at the  Wayside Inn Museum. Witt shared the story of how his family, beginning with his grandparents, Omer and Virgie Witt, basically began the Witt Prining business in their home in Blackjack.

This is a Crime Page dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through this platform, we aim to shed

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, Thursday, April 09, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “You Are My Song.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Warren led us in roll call,

March Students of the Month for El Dorado R2 Schools. High School: Caysen Stephens, Tirzah Pietersen; Middle School: Dominick Riessen, Kirston Entrikin; Elementary: Isaac Ehlers, Alex Robertson. These recipients were selected by their teachers for best representing the 8th line of the Optimist Creed. “To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every

Where Creativity Takes Center Stage A Bourbon Street themed gallery highlights student creativity during the EHS Art Gala in El Dorado Springs. Photo by Sheila Benham. Some events demand attention immediately. Others earn it over time. The EHS Art Gala managed to do both. It held focus without ever forcing it. Held April 10 and

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 5,255 birds over the past youth weekend, April 11-12. Top harvest counties were Osage with 121 birds harvested, Franklin with 119, and Gasconade with 107. Young hunters checked 4,449 birds during the 2025 spring youth weekend. This year marks

Higher prices and tight inventory are the name of the game for vehicle sales in 2026 – Kelley Blue Book reported that in February, the average new car sold for 3.4% more than a year ago, which is higher-than-normal growth. However, used car prices also dropped slightly in February, and some buyers may be turning

Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Melissa Heskett Recorder Layne James Thornton, 20, Stockton, and Arianna Nicole Cain, 20, Aurora, MO. Eric Eugene Shipley, 23, Springfield, and Rosalie Ann Snider, 42, Springfield. Dylan Tylor Applebee, 33, Stockton, and Rachel Jeanine Hodgini, 39, Stockotn.

VERNON COUNTY Shelly Baldwin, Recorder of Deeds Charles Thomas McWherter Jr, 29, Nevada, and Branda Gean Hyder, 39, Nevada. Eric Gene Reagan, 23, Nevada, and Taylor Renea Bruce, 23, Nevada.

The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County. CITY OF EL DORADO SPRINGS V SAMUEL JAMES BADERDEEN, EL DORADO SPRINGS, charge 1-fail to yield to emergency veh sounding audible siren sign/display lighted visible red/blue light. Count 1 – defendant sentenced to fine $225 and court costs. Charge 2-peace disturbance – by means other than