Sandy Crawford Capitol report

This week, my colleagues and I returned to Jefferson City to begin the 2021 legislative session. Opening week tends to be a bit shorter, with swearing in ceremonies on the first day and mainly housekeeping items to start. Very soon, we will learn our committee assignments, and then the real work of discussing and debating

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R-2 School Board report for Jan. 14

El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools Board of Education Meeting No. 371 Jan. 14, 2021 MS/HS Library Media Center 6:45 CLOSED SESSION The Board may consider business in closed session relating to: I. Personnel pursuant to 610.021(3) 7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION I. Call to Order and Approval of Consent Agenda a. Meeting Agenda b. Approve Minutes:

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

01/03 • ESPD reported a call from 166 Rd Eldo stating a suspicious vehicle driving around with their lights off and then on and speeding away.  GOA • Officer reported MVA on Hwy 97 and 1662 between a Sac Osage Truck and an Eldo Fire Truck.  No injuries and roadway is clear.  MSHP took over.

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made nine arrests and took multiple reports during the weeks of December 22, 2020 through December 28, 2020                                                              Arrests Blake

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Jan. 4, domestic dispute at E. Panama Rd., Nevada. Jan. 5, theft at Sheldon. Jan. 5, suspicious activity at N. Second St., Sheldon. Jan. 6, theft at Murphy Hill Rd., Nevada. Jan. 6, theft at N. 3rd. St., Sheldon. Jan. 6, theft at S. 43 Hwy., Nevada. Jan. 7, theft at S. First St., Sheldon.

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

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) Law enforcement activities The El Dorado Springs Police Department

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Charles Henry Sumner

Charles Henry Sumner, 72, passed away on Jan. 7, 2021, at his home in Stockton. Charles was born Feb. 2, 1948 to Clifford and Fern Sumner. Charles grew up on the family farm where he lived most of his life. He graduated in 1966, from El Dorado Springs High School. He helped his dad with

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Oliver Israel Kenney

Oliver Israel Kenney, 93, of El Dorado Springs, passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, 2021, at the Community Springs Healthcare Facility. He was born in Cedar County on Aug. 14, 1927, to Florence Kenney. During his lifetime, Oliver worked at a variety of occupations, including ranching, truck driving, and construction throughout the United States. In

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Carl Wesley Webb

Carl Wesley Webb, 80, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Jan. 9, 2021, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1940, to Carlas Christopher and Opal Marie (Price) Webb in Eureka Springs, AR. Carl grew up in Eureka, where he attended school and church. Carl left behind a testimony of a heart-felt, know-so salvation.

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Frances Zoe Lewis

Frances Zoe Lewis, 92, formerly of Schell City passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Sunrise of Overland Park in Overland Park, KS.       Frances Zoe Lewis was born May 17, 1928, nine miles east of Schell City to Leslie E. and Gladys Ruth (Strader) Bowman. She graduated from Schell City High

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