July 26, 2026
Q – Questioner/ Interviewer A – Davis Long AVA – Alleged Victim/Accuser Q: What happened in that first court appearance? A: It was an arraignment. I was finally given more insight into what was happening, but it wasn’t much. I was handed several sheets of paper. One was the probable cause statement, and the others
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Over the past several months, community conversations have intensified surrounding the Cedar County Clerk’s Office, tensions between elected officials, and financial concerns tied to a previously discussed overpayment error. Following a recent public forum, additional controversy emerged after a newly filed federal lawsuit involving Cedar County Clerk Chrislynn Price
Q – Questioner/ Interviewer A – Davis Long AVA – Alleged Victim/Accuser May 5, 2025. A: I woke up some time in the morning after not really getting much sleep. I was already exhausted. I spent a couple of hours on the phone. First, I finally reached the attorney I tried calling the day before.
I rate my be a harsh term, but the people that filled the room at the Monday, May 18 , at the El Dorado Springs City Council meeting were angry and flustered with feelings bordering on the edge of hopelessness – all because of raw sewage backing up into their homes. Many had reported the
Memorial Day services will be held at Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, MO at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. Brother Ken Swartz will bring the message. Everyone is welcome. Please bring your lawn chairs.
By Melanie Chance Members of the Cedar County law enforcement community traveled to Jefferson City to attend the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service, honoring officers who have died in the line of duty. Cedar County Sheriff James McCrary, Cedar County Sheriff Chief Clay Jeffries, and Cedar County Sheriff Deputy Joey Elders were among those in
Congratulations to our Baseball team on winning the 2026 Conference Championship. Finished the season 7-0 in Conference play, including the regular season and tournament. Great job boys and coaches.
Someone told me about the camera at the corner of 54 and Park. It belongs to MODOT and I am told it is the only one in Cedar County. You can contact MODOT for more information.
El Dorado Springs The El Dorado Springs Community Foundation is so pleased to announce the following recipients of its local scholarships for 2026. • Tatum Quinlan will receive the Dorothy Pope Memorial Nursing Scholarship of $500. • Gabriella Wooldrige was awarded the Doc and Bonnie Bender Scholarship which offers students a total of $2,250 for
This issue and last issue did not have enough room for Part 2 of this series. This story will continue, next week or the week after; picking up on the events of May 5, 2025.
