VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

April 27, theft at S. BB Hwy., Nevada. April 27, domestic dispute at E. Infantry Pass, Nevada. May 2, domestic dispute at E. Hickory St., Nevada. May 2, suspicious vehicle at W. Allison St., Nevada. May 3, assault at S. Royce Ave., Richards. May 3, driving while intoxicated at O Hwy. and D Hwy, Richards.

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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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CEDAR COUNTY COMMISSION

The Cedar County Commission met April 27, 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 25438-25447, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property.  Signed Assessor quarterly report of expenditures. County Commission

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Leonard Alford Wheeler Jr.

Leonard Alford Wheeler Jr., 79, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away at 4:25 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon.  He was born July 28, 1940, in Thayer, KS, the son of Leonard Alford and Flossie (Matlock) Wheeler Sr. Leonard was a 1958 graduate

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George Lee Houston

George Lee Houston, 81, Osceola, passed away peacefully, with his wife, Donna, by his side on April 18, 2020. Prior to this he had been living the long goodbye with dementia. He was born Aug. 10, 1938, in El Dorado Springs, to Violet (Lorene) Eason Smith and George L. Smith. In 1939 Lorene married Ora

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Frank Fox

Frank Fox of El Dorado Springs went to be with his maker, family and friends on April 25, 2020. He was preceded in passing by his wife, Shirley Fox, of 61 years; mother, Mabel Fox, and father ,John Dewy Fox, of Joplin, and grandson, William M. Durham. Survivors include his sister, Nellie Watson, Forest Fox,

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The darkest day

by Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger I wonder if the people experienced anything like it before? Were they afraid, intrigued, or somewhere in between? Did they think for a moment, this is it? Or did they go on living life as if nothing was happening? Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? This is our country right now. But

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Love, Truth and Salt

by Pastor Larry Sorrells, Rockville, Trinity UMC Peter tells us: “… regard Christ the Lord as holy in your hearts. Whenever anyone asks you to speak of your hope, be ready to defend it. Yet do this with respectful humility, maintaining a good conscience. Act in this way so that those who malign your good

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Bah humbug to so-called murder hornets

Missourians need not worry about insects dubbed “murder hornets” in social media, says University of Missouri Extension entomologist Kevin Rice. He hopes to put a halt to hysteria about the Asian giant hornet. “The name circulating on social media is misleading,” Rice says. “Scientists do not use the term murderous to describe this interesting insect.

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Tournament on Stockton Lake May 17

American Bass Anglers Division 126 will hold a qualifying tournament Sunday, May 17 on Stockton Lake, launching out of Old State Park. Registration and weigh-in procedures will be modified to conform to state and local guide-lines. Registration will begin at 5:30 at Old State Park Ramp. Mandatory briefing will be done on the water prior

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