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Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew Pruitt, MBA, MLS (ASCP), to the position of Chief Operations Officer. Pruitt, who has served as the hospital’s Laboratory Director and Corporate Compliance Officer since 2023, will now join the executive leadership team to oversee ancillary services and strategic operations. In his

The Easter Bunny was busy last week, hiding eggs at the hospital, Community Springs and in the Park.

On February 23, 2026, the Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors issued a Complaint and Notice of Violations to Respondents Charles “Randy” Sheldon and his funeral establishments. Disciplinary Order Having considered the evidence presented, the Board orders the following disciplinary action: A. SHELDON’S INDIVIDUAL LICENSES: The funeral director license and preneed agent registration

Gwen asked me to attend the musical, “Redeemed,” at the Church of God (Holiness) it was a very good performance. The two lightening strikes were definitely unexpected. Actually, the first one scared the bejabbers out of me. The cast and crew did a great job. It looks like the most popular color for this year’s

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, to receive comments regarding a proposed power generation project by The Empire District Electric Company, doing business as Liberty. The application, filed in October 2025, seeks a Certificate of Convenience

Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) announces a transition in its clinical leadership. Effective April 1, BreAnn Jackson, RN, BSN has concluded her service as Chief Nursing Officer. CCMH Administration expresses their sincere gratitude to Jackson for her years of service and her many contributions to the organization. The hospital team wishes her much success in

Not All Pest Control Is Equal Most people assume pest control is all the same. A truck arrives, a spray is applied, and the problem is gone. It sounds simple, and sometimes it looks simple. A focused inspection along the foundation helps identify entry points and conditions before any treatment is applied. But what happens

Phishing isn’t just suspicious emails anymore. As more real businesses use text messages to communicate with their customers, scammers are sending texts of their own – and it’s easy for them to make the texts seem realistic, especially with AI. In recent weeks, BBB has received reports about texts that follow the same script: “[Recipient

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases 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