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by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Mt. zion Area life is going on even if we people are not going away from home much. We are enjoying the few days of sunshine, trees are getting leaves, flowers are flowering, trees and bushes are blooming.  The yard needs mowing. Been reports of red mushrooms found, waiting

With so many Missourians stuck at home, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering teachers, parents, students, and others its free Discover Nature Schools (DNS) nature-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten through high school online. Find DNS information and curriculum for pre-kindergarten through high school online at nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/teacher-portal/discover-nature-schools. MDC also offers other nature-based learning resources at

Until further notice, Court Fine Payments that are paid in Cash or Check will be accepted at City Hall drive through. Credit Card payments can be called into the Court Clerk at 417-876-4821 during business hours.

SCHOLAR BOWL NEWS – The Bulldog Scholar Bowl team was in action on March 12 at the Freshman-Sophomore Tournament in Branson.  The team consisting of James King, Cody Lean, Noah Marsh and Ryan Griffin finished in 3rd Place out of 14 teams.  They were edged out by Springfield Kickapoo and Willard.  Their one loss of

FUGITIVE FROM MOST WANTED LIST CAPTURED ON BICYCLE – A Schell City resident was taken into custody Monday evening by Vernon County Sheriff’s Detectives. According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, 26-year-old Jaimie Covey was placed on the Vernon County’s Most Wanted List after a Probation Violation warrant was issued. “Detectives were conducting surveillance on

U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or writing to the NCDF email address at disaster@leo.gov. The Department of Justice is committed to preventing, pursuing, prosecuting, and punishing individuals and businesses that take

From the Circuit Judge of the 28th Judicial Circuit which includes the Counties of Barton, Cedar, Dade and Vernon. The Judges and the Clerks of the Court want to assure our fellow citizens that we are doing our part to combat the Corona virus.  Each of the Courthouses are open on a limited basis.  If

Cedar County Sheriff James McCrary called Thursday to tell me about a service he was going to start Monday of this week. In cooperation with Woods Supermarket in El Dorado Springs and Stockton, deputies, first responders and other volunteers will deliver groceries to elderly, disabled persons, veterans or anyone who has an elevated health risk

The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with Woods Super Market, is offering grocery pickup and delivery to elderly, disabled persons, veterans or anyone who has an elevated health risk, anywhere in Cedar County. People wanting this service can call the Sheriff’s Office at 417-276-5133 or you may call the Sheriff Directly at 417-276-8466. There

The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board, at its March 10 meeting, decided to extend spring break until at least April 6. Officials will reassess the Coronavirus situation at that time and decided when to reconvene classes. According to reports, the Kansas governor has cancelled the rest of his state’s school year. Board members present