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American Red Cross and many local fire departments provide smoke alarms at no cost, yet 3 of 5 home fire deaths occur in residences without working smoke alarms State Fire Marshal Tim Bean recommends Missourians use the return of daylight saving time next weekend as a reminder to change the batteries and test smoke and

Editor’s note: Big news – After an intense, voluntary process, the Level III Stroke Center at Cedar County Memorial Hospital has been re-certified leaving it as the only one in several counties in Southwest Missouri. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving the brain of oxygen and nutrients. 

During the Monday, Feb. 17, El Dorado Springs city council meeting, Glenda Baker asked about the property on the corner of Lafayette and Kirkpatrick saying it smells really bad. She asked if the city was going to do anything about it. She also asked about the property at 704  Jackson. Baker also said two or

DR. BARGER NAMED ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL – The El Dorado Springs Board of Education would like to announce that they have named Dr. Tracy Barger as the new Elementary principal and Cary Chambers as the new Director of Special Services. Dr. Barger is currently serving as the El Dorado Springs Elementary Assistant Principal and Cary currently

El Dorado Springs Rural Fire due by March 15, 2020. The City of El Dorado Springs has established the following charges for rural fire service and dues. Annual renewal charge for present member – $65. New member or rejoin fee – $75 plus annual charge of $65. Charges are calculated on the basis of one

The Cedar County Republican Party Central Committee will meetat 4:30 p.m Monday, March 2, in room 5 of the Cedar County Courthouse. The purpose of this meeting is for the preparation of the upcoming 2020 election cycle and the county caucus which will be held Apr. 4 at the Cedar County Courthouse. Filing for township

The Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees met Feb. 17 in the hospital classroom and discussed the upcoming April election. The hospital is placing the tax levy back on the ballot. Michelle Leroux , a candidate for the hospital board, said she and Korissa Perrodin have started a FaceBook page, Committee Supporting the Future

Cedar County Democratic Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the courthouse in Stockton. Shavonne Danner, a retired physician from Kansas City and healthcare professional advocate of Missouri rural communities will be our guest speaker for the evening. She will prioritize the merits of Medicaid expansion in Missouri. Question about Medicaid Expansion?