Cold weather most likely kept some people from a public meeting Monday night held by the Stockton Board of Aldermen. However, a lively discussion of Stockton and Cedar County policing policies occurred both in the Community Center meeting and through call-in questions by citizens watching online. Mayor Brandon Cahill introduced a concept through PowerPoint that could be an alternative to signing a contract with the county for police protection. Alderman Dean Higley summed up the long meeting with this statement: "We need to hear from you…." indicating his personal opinion did not matter, an opinion echoed throughout the night by the mayor and the board. more

According to owner Christy Fields, Wandering Wok, a new restaurant on Stockton's town square, will open tomorrow at 11 a.m. Plans for the Chinese restaurant were announced last year, and the owners have worked hard to make that dream a reality. more

Me to We is a new social group for women that has quickly gained an online presence. The group founder and local, Rachel Bentall, is a mother of six children who extends an invitation to any woman living in Cedar County or beyond. Currently, the group has more than twenty-five women and continues to grow. more

Me to We is a new social group for women that has quickly gained an online presence. The group founder and local, Rachel Bentall, is a mother of six children who extends an invitation to any woman living in Cedar County or beyond. Currently, the group has more than twenty-five women and continues to grow. more

Missouri’s weather forecast indicates snow and snow showers are expected. For part of the state, this could be the first snow of the season. Whether it’s a dusting or several inches, it can affect travel. Be sure to increase your following distance as you drive; stopping quickly on wet, snowy, or icy roads can be hazardous or impossible. Be aware that elevated roadways such as bridges and ramps may freeze faster, and a roadway that appears wet could be icy. Leaving at least five seconds between your vehicle and the one in front of you is always a smart idea, especially in inclement weather. During 2022 there were 51 people killed and 1,969 people injured in more than 7,500 crashes with weather conditions of snow, sleet/hail, or freezing. more

The presentation of the “Student of the Month” award goes to one girl and one boy of Stockton high school. This award will be given each month during the 2023-2024 school year, and it is to recognize the Stockton high school students who have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievements in extra-curricular activities, academics, leadership, good citizenship, service to their school, and service to the community. more

With inclement weather closing school last Tuesday, the Lady Tigers had to postpone their contest with Marionville by a day, taking on the state ranked Lady Comets on a Wednesday evening at Stockton High School. Marionville entered the game as the 8th ranked Class 2 team in Missouri, adding incentive for a possible upset by the Lady Tigers. more

Last week, the Greenwood Bluejays traveled to Stockton to take on the host Tigers in a non-conference battle. Greenwood, ranked 5th in Class 3 in the most recent state rankings, showed why they are considered one of the best teams in the state. more

JOPLIN, Mo. – Bird-feeding is a popular hobby that can be enjoyed by all ages, but the first key to bird feeding enjoyment is to be able to attract birds to your backyard. more

JOPLIN, Mo. – Bird-feeding is a popular hobby that can be enjoyed by all ages, but the first key to bird feeding enjoyment is to be able to attract birds to your backyard. more

GriefShare Seminar classes sponsored by the Community Church of El Dorado Springs. more

Last week, the Greenwood Bluejays traveled to Stockton to take on the host Tigers in a non-conference battle. Greenwood, ranked 5th in Class 3 in the most recent state rankings, showed why they are considered one of the best teams in the state. more

JEFFERSON CITY – The Division of Fire Safety is urging caution as temperatures across Missouri plunge well below freezing for an extended period and more residents turn to space heaters and supplemental heating sources to provide additional heat in their homes. Most years, space heaters account for about one-third of home heating fires and 80 percent of heating fire deaths. Overloaded extension cords, power strips and generators also pose danger. more

JEFFERSON CITY – The Division of Fire Safety is urging caution as temperatures across Missouri plunge well below freezing for an extended period and more residents turn to space heaters and supplemental heating sources to provide additional heat in their homes. Most years, space heaters account for about one-third of home heating fires and 80 percent of heating fire deaths. Overloaded extension cords, power strips and generators also pose danger. more

With temperatures running below zero this week, it may be time to focus on the fact that after winter comes spring. Always. Forever. And Ben and Janae Graham's entire family is expecting this spring. They are expecting their first new calves of their registered herd of Black Angus. They are expecting their ducklings to hatch. They are expecting their herbs and produce to pop out of the ground. And Janae Graham will go foraging for all sorts of herbs to add to her handmade herbal remedies. Their businesses are thriving on their holistic, all-natural farm just outside of Fair Play. It is a dream come to fruition for the Graham family. The dream started in 2020, and according to Janae, it has "...turned into a fun reality." more

With temperatures running below zero this week, it may be time to focus on the fact that after winter comes spring. Always. Forever. And Ben and Janae Graham's entire family is expecting this spring. They are expecting their first new calves of their registered herd of Black Angus. They are expecting their ducklings to hatch. They are expecting their herbs and produce to pop out of the ground. And Janae Graham will go foraging for all sorts of herbs to add to her handmade herbal remedies. Their businesses are thriving on their holistic, all-natural farm just outside of Fair Play. It is a dream come to fruition for the Graham family. The dream started in 2020, and according to Janae, it has "...turned into a fun reality." more

The presentation of the “Student of the Month” award goes to one girl and one boy of Stockton high school. This award will be given each month during the 2023-2024 school year, and it is to recognize the Stockton high school students who have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievements in extra-curricular activities, academics, leadership, good citizenship, service to their school, and service to the community. more

With inclement weather closing school last Tuesday, the Lady Tigers had to postpone their contest with Marionville by a day, taking on the state ranked Lady Comets on a Wednesday evening at Stockton High School. Marionville entered the game as the 8th ranked Class 2 team in Missouri, adding incentive for a possible upset by the Lady Tigers. more

According to owner Christy Fields, Wandering Wok, a new restaurant on Stockton’s town square, will open tomorrow at 11 a.m. Plans for the Chinese restaurant were announced last year, and the owners have been hard at work to make that dream a reality. more

This week, Cedar County is coming out from a deep freeze. Temperatures began to bottom as the weekend approached. On Friday, temperatures started in the thirties. Then, they started dropping, and light snow and mist covered the roads, leading to slight travel problems. Temperatures quickly plunged, and the county saw windchills of -3 that night. The trend continued throughout the weekend, with wind chills hitting as low as -25. By Monday morning, a morning high of 7 degrees made residents feel like the weather was balmy. And today, the most hearty of fishermen might hit the lake again with temps expected to reach almost 40. Welcome to winter in Missouri. more

This week, Cedar County is coming out from a deep freeze. Temperatures began to bottom as the weekend approached. On Friday, temperatures started in the thirties. Then, they started dropping, and light snow and mist covered the roads, leading to slight travel problems. Temperatures quickly plunged, and the county saw windchills of -3 that night. The trend continued throughout the weekend, with wind chills hitting as low as -25. By Monday morning, a morning high of 7 degrees made residents feel like the weather was balmy. And today, the most hearty of fishermen might hit the lake again with temps expected to reach almost 40. Welcome to winter in Missouri. more

Hello, everybody. Name is Cyrus. Cool name, right? I didn’t pick it out myself, but I’m grateful for the people who did. They definitely knew what they were doing. It’s a perfect name for a doberman pinscher and labrador retriever mix like me. more

Hello, everybody. Name is Cyrus. Cool name, right? I didn’t pick it out myself, but I’m grateful for the people who did. They definitely knew what they were doing. It’s a perfect name for a doberman pinscher and labrador retriever mix like me. more

What happens to the town of Stockton when items left on the porch of the Stockton Area Ministerial Alliance (SAMA) are taken? The community loses. SAMA is staffed with volunteers who work hours and hours sorting and pricing items. They lift heavy furniture; they sort clothing; they organize and separate. All work is volunteer; each year, thousands of dollars go back into the Stockton community in several ways. Yet, some people who could get a tremendous bargain from walking inside the store and paying a pittance of what it is worth never get that opportunity. And an incalculable amount of money does not go back into the community. Why? Because others have stolen it. more

The city of ElDo recently lost its long-time Chief of Police, Jarrod Schiereck, and two officers will be retiring soon, leaving some citizens concerned about how the department will be staffed. According to Bruce Rogers, city manager, one officer who is retiring will go to work for Cedar County after his retirement. Schiereck took a position out of the area. "Those two are not leaving because of salary," Rogers pointed out. more