BBB tips on the red flags of a pet scam, how to avoid them

Who wouldn’t want to get a cute puppy as a gift for the holidays? Before you shell out for a new furry friend, read BBB’s new update to a 2017 study to learn how to spot a puppy scam. Recent reports to BBB found that scammers use sought-after breeds like German shepherds, French bulldogs and

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Fire report for week of Nov. 23

On Saturday, Nov. 22, at 1:51 p.m. an assestant chief was dispatched to an apartment at 800 N. Main for a malfunctioning carbon monoxide alarm sounding. On Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 10:42 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to the airport to setup and protect a landing zone for a medical aircraft. The department was

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Rural Justice Report

Tracking Local Crime and Cou 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

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Cedar County Sheriff’s Office conducts multi-phase enforcement operation over holiday week

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office has released details from a large multi-agency enforcement effort carried out over the Thanksgiving holiday week. The initiative—Operation Targeted Pressure—focused on narcotics activity, wanted fugitives, and compliance checks on non-compliant offenders throughout Cedar County. Phase One: Narcotics Search Warrants Deputies executed three narcotics search

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KORONER’S KORNER Veterans’ death benefits

Part 2 of 3 SECTION 3: GENERIC CHECKLIST OF THE MANY POSSIBLE AGENCIES YOUR FAMILY MUST DEAL WITH • DFAS (DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE):  Upon notification of death, DFAS will automatically revoke the last payment deposited to your account.  You must then wait for DFAS to send paperwork to submit your request for the

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MARRIAGES

VERNON COUNTY Shelly Baldwin, Recorder of Deeds Joe E. Gingerich, 21, Osceola, and Susie D. Miller, 22, El Dorado Springs. Joseph Hunter Young, 21, Deerfield, and Shelby Addison Hinman, 21, Deerfield.

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EL DORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT

Nov. 4 Catelin Alvarez, vicious animal, summons. Terry Anderson, dog license required, dog at large, summons. Easton Ashlock, speed 45/25. Fine: $232. Samuel Baderdeen, ft yield emergency vehicle, resist arrest, assault on officer, ft obey lawful order, disorderly conduct, fts stop sign, c & i driving, request jury trial. Stephanie Beasley, fts proof insurance, summons.

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County. CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC V ANGERLA BRIDGES, STOCKTON, judgment entered $2,432.38. WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP OF MO V TIA D. CHILDERS, FAIR PLAY, judgment entered $855.73. ST V SHANNON KAY EASON, EL DORADO SPRINGS, charge 2-dwi. Defendant sentenced to sis, two years probation. Charge 4-fail to stop

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

Nov. 24 to Dec. 1 Summary of Calls for Service Total Calls Received: 108 Types of Calls: • Accidents: 2 • Agency Assist: 4 • Alarm: 2 • Ambulance:    • Animal Calls: 5 • Building Check: 2 • Burglary 0 • City of Stockton: 0 • Check Person: 1 • Check Vehicle: 0 •

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

The Complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release July 22nd through July 28th, 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

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