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A Plan Built For You Warm weather brings increased pest problems across Missouri neighborhoods each year. Ants begin trailing through kitchens while Wasps gather around porches, patios, and garages. Mosquitoes also become far more aggressive once temperatures remain consistently warm outside. Many people wait too long before dealing with pest problems around their homes. Small

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This is a Crime Page dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through

The Coroner of Butler County, Jim Akers, has graciously allowed me to use his essays as I try to educate the public on coroner authorities and duties.  RSMO 58.451 demands coroners investigate the manner of death and the manner on each death certificate.  This paper should aid in understanding the differences in manners of death.

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, on Thursday May 14, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “GO GO GO To TOPS. ” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Warren led us

By Judy Nichols The Cedar County Historical Society met at the museum in Stockton on Monday, May 18, 2026. Members present were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Chris Barber, Treasurer Sheila Griggs, Anna Hopkins, Heather Smith, Sharyl Henry, Frank Stranimier, Joe Phillips, Bob Phillips, Carl Reeves, Ellis Benham and guest, Linda Betlock. Society member, Heather

One Stop at a Time Some trips are planned, while others just come together one stop at a time. The trip to Bennett Springs was a little of both. Beth and I loaded up the four kids, from newborn to 8, into our Pontiac Transport, which, if you remember those, looked less like a minivan

The Nightmare Nobody Sees Bed Bugs commonly hide around baseboards, furniture, outlets, and other protected areas inside homes, often remaining unnoticed until infestations become severe. Most homeowners never expect Bed Bugs invading bedrooms without warning signs appearing beforehand. I often meet exhausted families struggling with embarrassment and interrupted sleep. Hidden activity spreads farther than anyone

On Saturday, May 16, at 11:26 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a residential structure fire on W. Spring St. with two adjacent structures also damaged. Two trucks and 15 firefighters responded.

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This is a Crime Page dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through

Many, if not most, think that death is the worst thing that can happen to them or to someone they love.  But there are other things that make death almost seem like a relief from the agonies of living.  Dementia Awareness Week was May 18th to May 24th.  I did not even know about it