April 24, 2024
Harold Fugate is challenging the community to donate hygiene products to the local Bright Futures organization filling a truck bed with toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, conditioner and body wash as well as shoes sizes child 10 – youth 1. The challenge is extended to March 29, 2024. Bring your items to Fugate
REPUBLICANS CUACUS AND SELECT DELEGATES FOR THE DISTRICT AND STATE CONVENTIONS – The Cedar County Republican Committee held their caucus on Saturday, March 2, with the doors opening at the Cedar County Courtroom at 8 a.m.. The courtroom reached capacity. There were 135 in attendance with Trump winning the vote 131 to Haley’s 4. The
On Feb. 29, a jury found 65-year-old Steven Vignola guilty of first degree murder for the September 2021 shooting death of Justin Goolsby. Vignola told authorities he killed Goolsby because he believed he was sexually abusing his granddaughter. Allegedly Vignola said he would “do it again” if he had to.
According to Northern Commissioner Don Boultinghouse, every fulltime Cedar County employee will receiver a $2 an hour increase in their paychecks starting with the first pay cycle in April. (the increase excludes elected officials). Boultinghouse said sales tax and used tax are up and of course so are expenses. Boultinghouse has been a commissioner for
HIGH FIVE – Lucas and Michele Quamme and family donated $5,000 to the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Chamber of Commerce to use as the Chamber’s part of the new sidewalk. Pictured (from left) Toshua McCormick, Aalyiah Quamme, Keeton Quamme. Laranne Marshall, Braxton Quamme, Chamber of Commerce President Heather Brown, Lucus Quamme, City Manager
El Dorado Christian School Senior Breann Reasoner has had a statistically remarkable year for the Lady Buffalos basketball team. Aside from being a leader for her team on the court, she has also been a leader on the stat-sheet. Throughout this season Breann has averaged a whopping 14.6 rebounds per game in all competitions, ranking
The Cedar County Memorial Board of Trustees, David Bozarth, Michelle Leroux Harold Fugate and Katie McGee by phone, with Marvin Manring presiding conducted the February meeting in the atrium of the hospital. There were several members of the public in attendance. Hospital CEO Terry Nichols and CFO Carla Gilbert were in attendance as well as
BRINGING HOME THE GOLD – The ECS Varsity Boys Basketball Teams came home from the MCSAA Tournament in Joplin with a championship trophy. It is the first time since 2008 that the boys’ team has placed first at the state competition between Christian School in the State of Missouri. Team members include: Jude Wyant, Joey
by Johannes Brann Mr. David Bruce, President of the Northeast Vernon County R-1 School District School Board has announced the hiring of Ms. Christine (Christy) Jones to be the district’s superintendent beginning July 1 of this year. Currently, she is Assistant Superintendent of the Southern Boone County R-1 School District in Ashland. “We were blessed
CONCERNED CITIZENS IN ACTION – Between 40 and 45 people gathered on the east lawn of the Cedar County Memorial Hospital on Feb. 15 to join in prayer. The group was calm, serious and dedicated to the task at hand. Several people prayed. Cheryl Thornton from Stockton read, “Father, we come to you in the
