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Throughout the year, Better Business Bureau tracks the riskiest scams that cost people time, money and energy – and as 2025 draws to a close, we’re sharing our New Year’s resolutions for a fraud-free 2026. The most recent BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report found that investment and cryptocurrency scams were the riskiest for consumers last

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

By Mark Alford What’s Going On in Washington—Folks, for too long, Washington has run on crisis. Shutdown threats, bloated omnibus bills, and backroom deals became the norm—and everyday Americans paid the price. This week, I’m proud to say those days are ending. And the days of security, safety, and savings are beginning. This week, the

Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 4:13 p.m. the fire department was dispatched on a mutual aid given hay bale fire with Caplinger Mills FD near county roads E. 1000 and S. 1471 in the Caplinger Mills – Stockton area. Two trucks and 12 firefighters responded. Friday, Jan. 9, 9:26 p.m. the fire department was notified of

Compass Health Network is pleased to announce that Prevention Consultants of Missouri (PCM) joined the organization, strengthening Compass’s prevention efforts across the state, as of January 1, 2026. As part of this integration, Jamie Myers, Executive Director of Prevention Consultants of Missouri, will oversee all Department of Mental Health (DMH)–contracted prevention programming for Compass Health

Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Melissa Heskett Recorder Clifford Donald Collins, 73, El Dorado Springs, and Joanne Marie Alexander, 70, El Dorado Springs. Gary Wayne Obert, 33, Bolivar, and Chelsea Hunter McGill, 32, Bolivar.

The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County. BELL MANAGEMENT INC V ISAAC J BALTHROPE, EL DORADO SPRINGS, judgment entered $1,431.20. CAPITAL ONE, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MER V SHAWN CORONA, HUMANSVILLE, judgment entered $7,603.85. QC FINANCIAL DBA LENDNATION V KAREN DAVIS, STOCKTON, judgment entered $3,189.49. ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC V JOSEPH M. ESPARZA, EL

Date Range: Jan. 5 to 12 Summary of Calls for Service Total Calls Received: 141 Types of Calls: • Accidents: 1 • Agency Assist: 5 • Alarm: 2 • Ambulance: 45 • Animal Calls: 7 • Building Check: 4 • Burglary 2 • City of Stockton: 5 • Check Person: 5 • Check Vehicle: 1

The Complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release October 7th through October 13th, 2025 Currently accepting applications for Administrative Assistant, Communications Officer, Detention/Jail Officers, Kitchen and Transport Deputies! Apply Within GET UPDATED ON THINGS HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA! SIGN-UP FOR TEXTCASTER! Sheriff Lee Hilty would like to share more information about the Text Caster

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) Animal Control Effective June 1st, 2025, the El Dorado