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On Saturday, Nov. 25, at 5:30 p.m. an assistant chief was dispatched to a residence in St. Clair Co. to check out a possible carbon monoxide alarm sounding. No problem was found. On Monday, Nov. 27, at 12:43 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a grass fire on N. Summer St. One truck and

I want to say thank you to all of our volunteer firefighters for the quick response and great job you all did in containing the fire at my residence in Hacienda Estates. Our shed held lots of memories and treasures but my home and the neighborhood was spared thanks to all of you. A thankful

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Preferred Family Healthcare building, 700 E. Hospital Rd, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 30, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Warren, our leader, called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Welcome New Member” We chose that song as we welcomed back Steve

by Connie Maupin The Cedar County Historical Society gathered at the museum in Stockton on Monday, Nov. 27 for the last meeting of 2023. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Those present were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Chris Barber, Secretary Connie Maupin, Treasurer Anna Hopkins, members Sharyl

On Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 2:49 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a mutual aid call with Taberville Fire Department for a two-vehicle accident on H Hwy. in St. Clair County. Three trucks and 12 firefighters responded. On Saturday, Nov. 25, at 8:21 a.m. the department was dispatched to a three-vehicle accident at Hwy.

Thanks to all who came to my 97th birthday celebration. It was a great day. Thanks for your prayers, cards. visits and phone calls. May God bless you all. Luella Phipps

by Marge Zink Tri-County Quilt Club met Nov.  6,  at the Rockville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Evonne Andersen called meeting to order at 1:30 with 10 members present. Plans were make for Christmas Party Dec, 4,  lunch at 12:30. Bring dish to share. Meeting and party at 1:30; bring $10 gift if you wish

On Sunday, Nov. 12, at 5:48 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a one vehicle rollover accident on Hwy. 32 one mile east of Hwy. 97. Three trucks and 16 firefighters responded. Later that night at 11:05 p.m. the department was dispatched to a structure fire on E. Fields. two pumpers and 11 firefighters

Board member Katie McGee attempted to verbally spar with board member Harold Fugate over the use of time to discuss various aspects of the meeting. McGee was late getting to meeting and said she didn’t want to be there. She said she was done with bickering and fighting. The meeting which was on Wed. Nov.

CELEBRATING WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FORMER STUDENTS – Luella Phipps celebrated her 97 birthday at the Church of God Holiness Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Nov. 18. The reception/ luncheon was accompanied by lots stories, reminiscing and comradery. Everyone there was grateful to Miss Phipps for being part of their lives.