CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

Jail capacity-62; current status-55 • Traffic stop at Woods Stockton.  Warning given, • Received call of an assault against spouse and child on Hwy B Jerico.  Spouse fled and suspect doesn’t know where she is.  Spouse arrested. • RP  requesting assistance with husband suffering from bi-polar on W Blair.  Having a manic episode with delusions

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 11 arrests during the week of June 9 through 16, 2020.    Warrant Arrests Donovan Williams- On June 15, Donovan Williams, 39, Osceola, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a class A misdemeanor. Williams was booked and released pending formal charges. The arrest comes after a

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

June 16, vandalism at S. 1469 Rd., Nevada. June 17, harassment at N. Ash St., Bronaugh. June 17, property damage at E. 54 Hwy., Deerfield. June 17, theft at E. Union Track Rd., Nevada. June 18, driving while intoxicated at W. Austin Blvd., Nevada. June 19, trespassing at E. Rebel Rd., Nevada. June 19, theft

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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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OATS Transit Schedule Cedar County

OATS Transit schedule update for your community: OATS Transit is open for regular transportation service, but with restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is limited seating on each bus to facilitate social distancing measures, and riders are encouraged to wear face mask/coverings. Drivers are sanitizing the buses on a routine basis. Individuals can call

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Local OATS Transit receives new van

You will be seeing this new Ford Transit van serving residents in El Dorado Springs and the surrounding Cedar County area. The El Dorado Springs Community Foundation partially funded this van for OATS Transit, a non-profit public transportation company. Peggy Taylor, 28 year veteran driver and local Drive Trainer/Safety Coordinator will be using this van

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A Nation’s Strength

by Pastor Larry Sorrells, Rockville, Trinity UMC Two American friends were visiting Brazil. One of them was overwhelmed by the lush beauty of the land. “With all these resources, why hasn’t South America been able to achieve what North America has?” he asked his friend. “I don’t know for sure, but I believe the history

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Leila Elizabeth Kirchoff

Leila Elizabeth (Brainard) Kirchoff, 99, of Colby, WI, formerly of Oxford, WI, and El Dorado Springs, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Leila was laid to rest next to her husband in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery in El Dorado Springs on Monday, June 22, with Father Gregory officiating. Online condolences may be left

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Jeremy L. Holmes

Jeremy L. Holmes, 26, of El Dorado Springs, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, June 17, 2020. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m.Saturday, June 27, in Union Hall Baptist Church with Bro. Don Barger officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.

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The shirt off my back

Down at the pool hall when I was a kid I heard some front bench regulars talking about the funeral they had went to. They said of the fellow being laid to rest that he was a guy who would give you the shirt off his back. I thought about how I would like to

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