ECS Spelling Bee winners

BEES BUZZINNG AT ECS – El Dorado Christian School held their 6th annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, Feb. 27. First and second grade classes competed separately for the top three awards in each grade. The little bees have sure been busy; each student studied approximately 175 words. Pictured are first grade winners; in the front

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Governor Parson extends statewide “Stay Home Missouri” order, announces initial COVID-19 recovery plan

Governor Mike Parson extended the statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order through May 3, 2020, and announced the state’s initial framework to help Missouri safely and gradually move into the recovery phase of COVID-19. If you have questions about what precautions you should take, please visit health.mo.gov/coronavirus, or call our 24/7 hotline at 877-435-8411. To watch

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Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control temporarily waives restriction

Move is to assist businesses facing severe challenges accompanying coronavirus pandemic The Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control today announced it is temporarily waiving a restriction on some “to-go” alcohol sales in an effort to assist businesses facing unprecedented challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. Because Missouri law limits ‘to-go’ alcohol sales to products

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Are you eligible to receive an economic stimulus sheck?

As part of the economic stimulus package in the CARES Act, if you are at a certain income eligibility, you will receive a stimulus payment from the IRS in mid-April. If you have set up direct deposit with the IRS, you should receive your check within the first three weeks of April. If not, the

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Love note from Jeff City

Lawmakers Set to Return to Jefferson City on April 27 Members of the Missouri House and Senate will make their way back to the State Capitol building on April 27 to resume the 2020 legislative session. When they return, legislators will focus their efforts on crafting the Fiscal Year 2021 state operating budget, which must

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County Keith Alan Burke, Springfield, exceeded posted speed limit, 2/15/20. Fine: $50.50, 4/12/20. Cody Ray Hudson, El Dorado Springs, exceeded posted speed limit, 2/3/20. Fine: $50.50, 4/9/20. James R. Smith, El Dorado Springs, driver/front seat passenger fail to wear properly adjusted/fastened safety belt, driver fail to secure

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

04/12 • Request for building check on North St Stockton.  Resident thinks someone is trying to get in the front door.  Gone when officer arrived. • Abandoned vehicle at church on Hwy K.  Truck in parking lot with keys in the ignition and wallet in the seat.  Unable to locate owner.  Clear, no report. •

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made one arrest and took a burglary report during the week of April 7 through 14, 2020. Warrant Arrests Kenda Meredith- On April 12, Kenda Meredith, 31, Appleton City, 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

April 14, property damage at S. AA Hwy., El Dorado Springs. April 15, forgery at S. 2575 Rd., Schell City. April 15, theft at S. 1713 Rd., Nevada. April 15, trespassing at N. 1st. St., Sheldon. April 16, animal bite at 43 Hwy., Nevada. April 16, domestic dispute at N. First St., Sheldon. April 16,

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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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