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Country road tragedy

ROLLOVER KILLS DRIVER – The pickup sitting upright in the middle of Cedar County 02 just a few feet east of the intersection with Cedar County 601 with only body damage gives little indication of the catastrophe it left for the Hocking family. Mrs. Hocking, on her way to pick up someone, was eastbound and

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Deadly week for local drivers

Local folklore alleges that bad happenings come in threes. Unfortunately, that held true this week for local drivers. On Monday, May 7, Connie Davis, 79, of Schell City, was westbound on Hwy. Y four miles east of Harwood when the 2001 Mazda B3000 pickup she was driving ran off the right side of the roadway,

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CCAD to host open house Monday

The Cedar County Ambulance District Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 21, in the new ambulance facility in Stockton. At 4 p.m. the CCAD will begin at open house at the new facility. Old business: new building updates and sale of old building. New business: District 4 vacancy and rental agreement.

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Old Glory on Main Street

PATRIOTISM ACCOMPANIES 54 CRUISERS 25th CAR SHOW – The 54 Cruisers held their 25 annual car show on Saturday, May 12. Along with the usual array of classic cars was the Honor Guard from Stockton  marching down Main Street “Presenting the Colors.” The highlight  of the day was the Wounded Warrior family Support Group 2018

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Plan to attend the Route 54 Cruisers 25th Car Show on May 12

We have a wonderful day planned to celebrate our 25th Car Show of the Route 54 Cruisers. As part of our celebration we will honor our lst Responders. The Honor Guard from Stockton will march thru downtown and “Presenting the Colors” in the downtown Park. The Vietnam Vets will be present and will fold the

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Council works on yearly chores

The El Dorado Springs City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 7, taking care of a list of yearly tasks All councilmen were present: Mayor Brad True, Jim Luster, Nick Bland, Randy Bland and Jerry Baldwin. Also present were City Manager Bruce Rogers and Sabrina Mallicoat, Utility Billing Clerk.   The list included:

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Perfect day to dig in the dirt

COME GROW WITH US – The Community Garden on West Fields Blvd. in El Dorado Springs took another step toward being a reality on Saturday, May 5, as several volunteers helped to mark off garden spots and build a raised bed which is 90% complete. The Community Garden has insurance and the City Council has

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Larry Buckles receives 50-year pin

by Neoma Foreman Raymond Crain presented Larry Buckles a 50-year certificate and Pin at the Bolivar Retiree luncheon of Rural Carriers recently. Larry began his career in 1964. He was drafted into the Army in 1966. Twenty-one months later his company was ordered to Viet Nam but because of his discharge date being within 90

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School Board to meet Thursday

The El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet in open session at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in the High School Library. In Old Business the board will swear in Board Member Josh Floyd. The board will hear a construction report and account status. In new business, the board will

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Hometown care for your family

RIBBON CUT AT CASH N GO – The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Cash n Go, 108 W. Hwy 54. The business has been open since December and as their slogan says,  “Building Relationships. One Loan At A Time.”   Pictured are: (from left) Jennifer Sanderstrom, Heather Brown, El

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