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The harmless hog-nosed snake sure looks deadly. When threatened, it hisses and flattens its head like a cobra. But the snake is a big fake. If its bluff fails, the hog-nose rolls onto its back, flops out its tongue, and pretends to be dead. If you roll it over, it goes through its death routine

The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County. Joseph Hughes, poss of drug paraph, $175.50. Jarret Major, trespass 1st degree, $151. Tommy Mansell, dog at large, $76. Omaha Miller, speed 38/25, $96. Carl Norman, fts stop sign, $75.50. Joshua O’Connell, no operator’s license, $76. Joshua Carter, trespass 1st degree, $125.50. Zenin George, trespass on

09/27 • Suspicious vehicle at Dollar General Stockton.  While closing store vehicle parked at front door then left and went to Casey’s.  HBO • C&I driver on Hwy 32 from Fair Play to Stockton.  Not maintaining lanes.  GOA • RP came into CCSO to file complaint.  Subject elbowed her in stomach at the park on

Sept. 26, brush fire at N. V Hwy., Stotesbury. Sept. 26, fail to yield at S. BB Hwy., Nevada. Sept. 26, property damage at S. 400 Rd., Stotesbury. Sept. 30, vandalism at E. Quail Rd., Nevada. Sept. 30, vehicle fire at E. M Hwy., Schell City. Oct. 1, structure fire at S. 200 Rd., Richards.

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

The Cedar County Commission met September 21, 2020. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk.  Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor Requests to process court order 25732-25746, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property.  Discussed need for a new plotter as old

Robert Joseph Moody, 76, Monett entered into eternal rest on Wednesday Sept. 23, 2020 while at his home in Monett. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on Feb. 7, 1944, the son of the late Eugene and Aileen (Collins) Moody. He was united in marriage on Nov. 10, 1966 to Linda Bates; she survives. He

Bobbie Ephrum Roberts, 94, El Dorado Springs, passed away to his heavenly reward on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. He was born on Oct. 2, 1925, in Oak Ridge, the son of Ephrum Roberts and Pearl Tracy (Wills) Roberts. He attended high school in Cape Giradeau, Missouri, where he graduated in 1944. Bobbie was a military

Jennie L. Barritt, 93, El Dorado Springs, passed away quietly on Sept. 29, 2020, shortly after her 93rd birthday. She was anxious to be reunited with Ellis Barritt, her sweetheart of 50 years who passed away in 1996. Jennie and Ellis were married when he returned from the Navy in 1946. While Jennie had no

Wanda Madell Decker, 93, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Oct. 3, 2020, at the Community Springs Nursing Home. Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Norval officiating. Interment will follow at Love Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Riverview Bible