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by Connie Maupin The monthly meeting of the Cedar County Historical Society was held November 25, in the Stockton Museum.  Members present were President Judy Nichols, Secretary Connie Maupin, Assistant Treasurer Anna Hopkins, Luella Phipps, Sharyl Henry, Joe Phillips, Ellis Benham and Chris Barber. President Judy Nichols gave the report of Museum Maintenance Fund expenditures. 

Service dogs have a higher purpose on this earth as they accomplish amazing feats on a daily basis for those with disabilities. “Service Dogs are vitally necessary to many whose lives are enhanced and improved by the tasks they perform”, says Shawn Abell, founder of Dog’s Nation.  For over a decade Shawn has been combining

Two people have been arrested Friday afternoon after Detectives with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of N. Chestnut Street in Nevada, Mo. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said his Office received information that occupants of the residence were selling methamphetamine. Mosher said a search warrant was executed,

by Gary Vickers This was the 47th year for the Vickers Apple Butter Festival the first weekend near Harwood. A tradition each year is newcomers are initiated by tossing apple cores at them and saying, “Apple Core, Baltimore. Who’s your friend?”  The recipient this year was Dorothy Kenard who was surprised, but a good sport.

DOLLARS FOR DEPARTMENT – Kaylee Myers (right) of Smithfield in Nevada, Missouri, recently presented a check to the Walker Rural Fire Department’s Fire Chief, Russell Hays.   The check will be used to help firefighters for equipment and other gear.   The fire department appreciates Smithfield for their support to our department and our community.

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Nov. 21, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Leader Susan opened the meeting with the TOPS & KOPS Pledges. Kay and Carol led us in singing “Join Us.” Susan thanked everyone who participated in the Christmas Parade. Special

Bernard Bobbett, we all love you so much!

Ruger Cox and Kymeron Sloniker, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Tucker Marie Cox. She weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Multiple search warrants were served simultaneously at 3 different locations early Wednesday in Vernon County by teams from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office. Search warrants were executed on S. Commercial Street and E. Atlantic Street in Nevada, MO and a location on E. Panama Rd in rural Nevada, MO. According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason

Thank you to Kevin and Brandi McCollough. You guys go above and beyond for this community, opening up on a Sunday just because you’re such nice people. ElDo is lucky to have you. A grateful citizen