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Behind Every Front Door This monument in El Dorado Springs City Park recognizes local residents whose surveying careers left a lasting impact, reminding us that every name has a story behind it. One unique part of my work is seeing places up close daily. I step onto front porches and walk through local businesses. Most

On Tuesday, Jun 2, at  9:55 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a fire near Blue Ridge Church on Hwy. 82 in St. Clair County. A  law enforcement officer reported that it was a control burn. The incident was canceled.

Spain and France Blog for September 6, 2023 Well, after my wife dropped me off at Kansas City International Airport, and after a long trip across the Atlantic Ocean to Madrid, and after a 4-hour train ride and then another hour in a taxi, I arrived in St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France. What a quaint little village!  First

It Started With a Song Some opportunities don’t start with you. They start with someone else coming home and telling you about something you’ve never seen or heard of. I remember the night my mom and dad came back from a concert with our minister and his wife, Dan and Dee King. They talked about

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