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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ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMISSION

Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 6, with all present. The Commissioners had general discussion regarding location of equipment, road conditions and any road issues that have been reported. Commissioners began preliminary work on budgets for 2020. Commissioners spoke with Lindsey Chaffin the Engineer with Great River Engineering regarding the oversight in the design phase concerning roadway

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CEDAR COUNTY COMMISSION

The Cedar County Commission met November 12, 2019. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk   Approved Commission Minutes for November 4, 2019. Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor  Requests to process court order 24866-24910, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property. 

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Thank you

I want to thank each one who has sent cards, made calls, visited, brought food and plants and most of all for all your prayers. Thanks for taking me or offering to take me to Bolivar for my 33 radiation treatments. May God richly bless each of you. Luella Phipps

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Wilmer Edwin “Ed” Alexander

Wilmer Edwin “Ed” Alexander, age 88, of rural El Dorado Springs passed away on Nov. 27, 2019. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.  Interment followed at El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.  Memorial donations may be made to the Shriners and left

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The Ducks From Somewhere Else

Bolt and I loaded up the boat and headed for Truman Lake the day before thanksgiving. Bolt is my big brown Labrador, the third or fourth greatest duck dog in the world. I call him that; so all the other Lab owners who think their dog is the ‘best one in the world’ have no

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Home Decorating for the Holidays

Chances are good that at some point during the holiday season, you’ll welcome guests into your home. Whether you lease or own your home, creating a cozy, festive setting for holiday gatherings can actually be quite simple, especially if you take on the project one room at a time. One advantage of seasonal decorating is

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First time for girls

Wrestling match here Friday The El Dorado Springs Bulldogs will host Buffalo wrestlers for a dual match beginning a 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in the upper gym. Following the boys match, for the first time ever there, will be a girls match. Athletic Director Jeremy Barger said there will be no admission fee. The

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MDC reports young hunters checked 1,909 deer during late youth portion

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 1,909 deer during Missouri’s late youth portion of the 2019 deer hunting season, Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. Of the 1,909 deer harvested, 752 were antlered bucks, 200 were button bucks and 957 were does. Top counties

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BURLEY RECEIVES MONTHLY SAVING CERITFICATE

BURLEY RECEIVES MONTHLY SAVING CERTIFICATE – Kelsey. Burley, 17, is the Community National Bank November recipient of a $25 savings account certificate. She is the daughter of Mark and Jana Burley. She is the President of the National Honor Society, Student Council Secretary,  Editor of the Yearbook and a member of the Foreign Language Club,

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