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Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made six arrests during the weeks of May 13-20, 2019. Warrant Arrests Joshua Young- On May 19, Joshua Young, 35, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class D felony possession of a controlled substance, two counts of a class D felony delivery

May 13, assault 3rd-degree special vistim at E. 54 Hwy., Nevada. May 13, information at 6700 block E. Panama Rd., Deerfield. May 16, burglary-2nd degree at 29100 block E. Underwood Rd., Milo. May 16, stealing-value less than $150 at 14000 block E. Utterback Rd., Nevada. May 16, property damage-2nd degree at 15300 block E. Liberty

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) On May 13, 2019, officers responded to 225 West

The Cedar County Commission met April 8, 2019. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Kendra Householder, Deputy County Clerk Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor Requests to process court order 24472-24490, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property. Met with D.J. Ford, Road & Bridge

St. Clair County Commission The St. Clair County Commission met Monday, March 25, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner, Leroy Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner and Debbie Peden, county clerk present. Local constituent was in regarding Private Rd. off of SW 200. Commissioners met with John Neale regarding putting him back to work on

Dorothy Irene “Sissy” (Rountree) Hamby, of El Dorado Springs passed away on May 16, 2019. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel.  Burial will follow in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blue

George Edward Minehardt, 72, of El Dorado Springs, passed away May 10, 2019. A memorial service with military honors was held Monday, May 20, in the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Springfield, MO.  Local arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

Marjorie Mae (Jones) Smith, 95, of Bolivar,  formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away May 14, 2019. Services were held on Saturday, May 18, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel. Burial followed in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

Robert (Bob) Dean Smith, 89, born Nov. 20, 1929, went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife Frances C. Smith, one son, three daughters, five step-children, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob was known widely in the Laramie, WY area from various jobs in the automotive

John Virgil Cochran, 79, of Collins, formerly of Belton, passed away May 16, 2019. Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial of cremains will follow in Freeman/Holsapple Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Memorial donations