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Cedar County Historical Society Research Library project is in progress

By Judy Nichols The Cedar County Historical Society met at the museum in Stockton on Monday, April 27. Members present were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Chris Barber, Treasurer Sheila Griggs, Judith Cain, Anna Hopkins, Virginia Barber, Heather Smith, Joe Phillips and Ellis Benham. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance

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Creepin’ It Local

Industry Leadership Matters Larry Treleven, former NPMA President, is awarded Lifetime Membership for his leadership and lasting contributions to the pest management industry. Our industry does not often pause to recognize those who shape it. This week gives us a strong reason to do exactly that. Larry Treleven received Lifetime Membership from the National Pest

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Rural Justice Report

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

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KORONER’s KORNER: If You Love Me

I wrote last time about showing some of the dark sides of the post-death processes and how others had told me that nothing divides a family quicker than death.  I had planned on writing about a recent Celebration of Life for an old acquaintance.  I thought I would hear stories about their life and their

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Help Raise Mental Health Awareness in May

Cedar County Memorial Hospital Senior Life Solutions is preparing to bring awareness to mental health in Cedar County for Mental Health Month in May, and we are asking local businesses and organizations to join in the fun! Many area residents struggle with mental health. Likely more than we will ever know or be able to

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Fishing report

Tabeville Report by Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm After hours 660-781-8020 The river is back in its banks and has no trash. They are catching blue cats on rod and reel. They have just started back to snagging. I don’ t hav a report on that yet. You can launch at the bridge. You can

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Fire report for week of April 19

On Tuesday, April 21, at 12:18 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a small grass fire in the ditch just east Sulphur Springs Church on US 54 Hwy. Four trucks and 13 firefighters were responding.

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TOPS: Ideas on how to keep safe in our own home

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs, met in The Firefly Services building, 700 E. Hospital Rd, Thursday, April 23, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Take My Out”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Warren led us in roll call, 17

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A Little Bit Like Home

Shaking Hands with Sam Snead The interview took place on a beautiful September afternoon in 2001 at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. If you have never been there, The Greenbrier feels less like a resort and more like a piece of American history tucked into the mountains. Golf has been part of

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Fire report for the week of April 5

On Monday, April 6, at 12:43 a.m. the fire department was dispatched to a car verses tree accident on E. US 54 Hwy. just past W Hwy. The incident was cancelled while the trucks were enroute. Three trucks and nine firefighters were responding. On Friday, April 10, at 10:23 a.m. the fire department was dispatched

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