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I woke up before five this morning thinking about my obituary articles.  I lay there wondering, what exactly am I writing about?  What am I trying to say?  I think it comes down to ‘how do we say goodbye’?  But what does goodbye mean?  How do we honor those who have passed and what do

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd., on Thursday, Feb. 26, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Welcome New Member.” This was appropriate as we did indeed welcome a new member, Linda R.

All new CDJR models are at close out pricing The new vehicle business is a very complex, very complicated, and very expensive situation. At present we have a Ford franchise and franchises on the full line of Stellantis products. Stellantis (Chrysler) is 4 separate franchises: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Going forward, Fugate Motors will

The Story Continues March 4 marks eleven years since we lost our son, Alex—eleven years since the day everything changed. He was 18—sharp, kind, funny. Playing #1 doubles on the tennis team. Working at Chick-fil-A, with prospects of becoming a junior manager. Dreaming about his next mission trip to Arizona with the youth group. He

Candidate filing for the upcoming election in Cedar County opened Tuesday, Feb. 24, and will close March 31 at 5 p.m., according to the Cedar County Clerk’s Office. As of this report, the following individuals have filed for office: Associate Circuit Judge: Jacob Dawson Prosecuting Attorney: Nicole Barrett Presiding Commissioner: Incumbent Kenneth Thornton and Roger

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom A Cedar County attorney whose professional conduct has been the subject of months of court scrutiny and local reporting has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud after admitting he defrauded vulnerable clients and used funds intended for their care for personal benefit. Peter A. Lee, 50, of

From the Veranda, Where Truth Prefers Fresh Air Dearest Gentle Readers, In the gentle rolling hills of our beloved Cedar County, a new season of civic duty now unfolds. August’s ballot draws near, and with it the opportunity — and responsibility — for every eligible citizen to step forward and shape the future of our

On Monday, Feb. 16, at 2:50 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a tree fire mutual aid call for Schell City Fire Department on S.W. 200 Rd. in St. Clair County. The response was cancelled while enroute. One truck and four firefighters were responding.

Scams are costing families thousands Follow-up inspection of a crawl space support column previously reported as having active termites. No evidence was found, yet a $1,500 termite treatment had been recommended. Every week I meet homeowners after stressful inspections. They were told problems were urgent and expensive. Most never received clear proof. Fear arrives before

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