March 13, 2026
A few days ago I was burning brush behind my house. Everything was going smoothly until the wind unexpectedly came up. In a matter of a few minutes that quiet little fire got considerably bigger. Thankfully my wonderful neighbor came over to help me. I also called the El Dorado Springs Fire Department and they
Editor: As outlined in their Project 2025 agenda, Trump is sacrificing us to the billionaires who brought him to power: asserting powers he does not have to seize the money ‘we the people’ generate to run our government, putting people’s lives on the line, and throwing our country into chaos. With the stroke of a
Editor: I want to extend my gratitude for allowing Loren Wells to share his fascinating letter about Charlie Silvers and his connection to Silverline Ranch. As someone who appreciates history, Loren, I found your detailed account of Silvers’ remarkable journey as an inventor and businessman to be very insightful regarding the legacy of our local
Many times when I have been talking with different people about different subjects, occasionally the subject comes up about how Charlie Silvers (now deceased), owner of Silverline Ranch, made his fortune. The biggest rumor, that they interpret as fact, is that he won the lottery. Another rumor is that he was flying over that area
Editor: As the holiday season approaches, the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind residents to remain vigilant in protecting themselves and their property. The holidays are a time for family, celebration, and giving, but unfortunately, they also present an opportunity for criminals to take advantage of people during this busy and distracted time
Editor: As the Sheriff of Cedar County, I am writing to express my strong support for Amendment 6, which seeks to reinstate the collection of the $3 court fee for guilty pleas in criminal cases. This modest fee has been a crucial source of funding for the Missouri Sheriffs’ Retirement System since its inception in
Charlie Kirk said, “They (Dems) don’t car about the county, they don’t care about the wellbeing of the residents.” I think that’s right. They run up the debt spending taxpayer money for immigrants’ living expenses, earmarks for stupid things like paying $65 million for Egyptian students to attend Egyptian colleges, up to $800,000 salary for
Editor, As the Sheriff of Cedar County, I am writing to express my strong support for Amendment 6, which seeks to reinstate the collection of the $3 court fee for guilty pleas in criminal cases. This modest fee has been a crucial source of funding for the Missouri Sheriffs’ Retirement System since its inception in
Please vote Nov. 5. If you need to register, you can do it at the Community Center, library, health department or online, and the courthouse. Show proof of residence, and driver’s license; address has to match. Persons who won’t be 18 until Nov. 5, can register at the courthouse. Register by Oct. 9. The Democrat’s
Editor, Like many people I have been trying to understand this Amendment 3 issue that all of us in Missouri are going to be voting on in the November 5 election. I have read articles, legislative arguments and even posts on Facebook. There are ads on television. There is no escape. It is just shy
