August 9, 2026
Cedar County Memorial Hospital is proud to welcome Barbara Chilton, D.O., Board Certified by the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, to the Medical Mall Clinic in El Dorado Springs. Dr. Chilton comes to the Medical Mall Clinic with extensive education and experience. Dr. Chilton received her B.S. in Biology from East Central University, in Ada,
On Monday, James (Jim) McCrary, winner of the Republican nomination for Cedar County Sheriff, stopped by the Sun office for a get acquainted interview. He has no announced opponent in the general election, but he was to quick to point out that his election is not a “done deal.” Q. What is your law enforcement
Walter H. Meeker, Stockton, was charged last Thursday with five sex crimes with a person less than 14 years old. When the Cedar County Sheriff’s office went to arrest Meeker, there was a 45 minute standoff while Meeker held a gun under his own chin threatening to harm himself. He finally laid the gun down,
On Monday evening, Sue Rice resigned from her position as District 1 director on the Cedar County Ambulance Board saying she is in the final stages of moving to Moberly. The board accepted her resignation and voted to advertise in the newspaper for a replacement. The board elected Byron Hamilton to be secretary/treasurer, the position
THANKS FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE – On Tuesday, Don Fugate (right) received a framed certificate to commemorate his years of service as a board member of the Cedar County Ambulance Board. Don said he was a member of the first ambulance board which was formed in December 1976. Except for one three year term,
The activities surrounding the so called “White Trash Bash” at Caplinger Mills Saturday, Aug 13, has presented a mixed bag of information. The event at the Caplinger Mills River Front Resort on private property owned by Don Kopczynski, generated rumors of people having to go to the hospital and damage to a patrol car. According
Citizens Memorial Hospital began construction this summer on a new 5,600 sq. ft. family medicine clinic in El Dorado Springs. The facility will cost nearly $1 million and is located on the same campus as Community Springs Healthcare Facility (just west of Community Springs on Hospital Road), one of six CMH long-term care facilities in
TWIN LICKS –Eight year old twins Tyler and Kyler Zimmer were two of about 200 people, children and adults, who met at the City Pool Monday evening, Aug. 8, to enjoy a free swim and free ice cream. The late rain shower didn’t dampen anyone’s enthusiasm for the free stuff. The crowd consumed over 20
Dean Leon Dwerlkotte, the incumbent and a candidate for sheriff in the Aug. 2 primary election, came in second to his challenger, James (JimBob) McCrary 1,461 to 1,485. There have been closer elections in Cedar County, according to the chief election authority for the county, Peggy Kenney, but this is the first time any candidate
2nd annual 100-mile yard sale Sept. 3-5 “Discover More on Route 54” reminds the public of the 2nd Annual 100-mile Yard Sale that will be come up on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5. This will cover communities along U.S. Hwy 54 from Nevada to Camdenton. We need sellers and bargain hunters to make this event
