ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 17 arrests and took multiple reports during the weeks of August 18 through September 1, 2020.     Arrests Ashley Miller- On Aug. 31, Ashley Miller, 32, Independence, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a class D felony possession of a controlled substance, and a class

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Sept. 1, theft at S. 4th St., Bronaugh. Sept. 1, harassment at S. 1200 Rd., Nevada. Sept. 1, domestic dispute at S. 1350 Rd., Nevada. Sept. 1, burglary at W. First St., Schell City. Sept. 3, assault at S. 1200 Rd., Nevada.

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Marjorie Ann Hill

Marjorie Ann Hill, age 78, of San Antonio, TX, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. She was a former resident of Appleton City, El Dorado Springs, Branson, Springfield and Willard. Marjorie was born May 11, 1942, to John and Dorthea (Lukenbill) Sherieck in Appleton City. She was a 1960 graduate of Appleton City High School.

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Clara Aleyne Shaw

Clara Aleyne (Macari) Shaw, a.k.a. “Mac,” 90, of Edwards, passed away on Sept. 5, 2020, at the Wilshire at Lakewood in Lee’s Summit. Aleyne was born on March 7, 1929, in Hume, to Bert Mayo Macari and Clara Elizabeth (Lee) Macari. She married Jacob Carl Shaw on Jan. 17, 1948. They were married for sixty-seven

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Walter Joe (W. J.) Steward

Walter Joe (W. J.) Steward, 82, of Nevada, passed away on Sept. 2, 2020, at his home.  W. J. was born in southeast Vernon County on April 23, 1938 to Walter Lavere and Mary Josephine (Bradin) Steward.  W. J. and Avril Ann Levi were united in marriage on Aug. 7, 1965, in Stockton. W. J.

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ECS LADY BUFFALOS BEGIN SEASON WITH WIN

Coach Kelly Bryson and her varsity Lady Buffalos kicked off the 2020 volleyball season with a win at home against the Overland Christian Academy Eagles on Friday evening, Aug. 28.  The Lady Buffalos will be on the road for the next eight games – Heartland-Belton, Our Savior Christian, Center Place, Show-Me Christian, Christian Leaning Center,

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STRAIGHT DOWN

After spiking Tevi’s perfect set over to the Osceola side of the net, Macie Mays follows up by blocking the return straight down for a point for the Lady Bulldogs. El Dorado played their first conference game Tuesday night at Butler.

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SET UP

Tevi Gurley (No. 2) sets the ball perfectly with Macie Mays in position to help if needed. This was action during one of three games the Lady Bulldogs played against Osceola Thursday winning all three  25-12, 25-15, 25-10. Rules have changed this year. Teams must win three out of five instead of two out of

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MDC offers a number of hunter education opportunities

Individuals needing hunter education have classroom and online options. Many people are starting to prepare for this fall’s hunting seasons. If taking hunter education is one of the things you need to do to enjoy firearms hunting opportunities this year, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has several options available. Individuals born on or after

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Yellow Jackets be gone

So chuffed! Once again, raccoons ate an entire yellowjacket ground nest after I put some bark butter suet next to it right after dark, to entice the raccoons. This natural solution has worked 4 times. Yellow jackets have never been mean to me, but I do understand neighbor qualms.

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