Love says new meat processing facility will provide vital jobs

State Rep. Warren Love is highlighting the state’s efforts to help the meat supply chain overcome the severe interruptions, and in some cases shutdowns, that happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Love joined Missouri Prime Beef Packers in announcing a beef processing facility that will open at the end of January 2021 in Pleasant Hope.

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Hartzler applauds proposal for USDA to lead agricultural animal biotechnology regulatory framework

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), a member of the House Agricultural Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a significant step in streamlining the regulatory oversight of agricultural animals modified or produced by genetic engineering, seeking to make the U.S. Department of Agriculture the lead agency for certain farm

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Years of Service recognition at Cedar County Memorial Hospital

Each year Cedar County Memorial Hospital recognizes employees for each five years of dedicated service to our hospital. This year due to COVID-19, like everything else, the ceremony had to be handled individually instead of the normal group recognition with their peers present. Hospital CEO Jana Witt’s note to each recipient read: “On behalf of

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Holiday greetings from Sandy Crawford

The holidays are here. During this joyous season, it is my sincere hope that you are able to spend time with those you cherish the most. While you are celebrating this holiday season, please remember all the military men and women serving our country. Many of them will not be able to come home for

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Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians I am out on the road again driving a great big circle through the district. My first stop was Lakeland High School to drop of Resolutions to the 2020 American FFA Degree recipients. Congratulations to theses hard working students from Lakeland! Due to the Covid-19 virus, I was not able to

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State Tech announces Fall 2020 Dean’s List

State Technical College of Missouri would like to congratulate students who are eligible for the Dean’s List for the 2020 fall semester. Jerico Springs – Bryson Coulter, Schell City – Jaxon Prough. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a semester grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

12/13 • Suspicious person at Johnson’s Body Shop.  Subject peering through all the windows.  Owner contacted and inspected building with officer.  Code 4 • RP stated there were 2 loose dogs on the Stockton square.  Dispatch contacted the dog collector as the dogs appeared malnourished and hurt.  Dogs were taken to the pound. • Cattle

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made one arrest and took multiple reports during the weeks of December 8, 2020 through December 14, 2020. Arrests Trevor Davis- On December 8th, Trevor Davis, 31, Appleton City, was arrested at the Probation and Parole Office, on a Greene County Misdemeanor Warrant for Failing to Appear. The bond was

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Dec. 11, identity theft at S. 43 Hwy., Moundville. Dec. 12, driving while intoxicated at S. BB Hwy., Nevada. Dec. 12, theft at S. AA Hwy., Harwood. Dec. 13, driving while intoxicated at S. I49, Milo. Dec. 15, domestic dispute at E. Veteran Rd., Milo. Dec. 17, harassment at E. N Hwy., Sheldon. Dec. 17,

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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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