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Don Boultinghouse to retire

After serving as Northern Commissioner of Cedar County for the past 12 years, Don is retiring.

Cedar County officials will be sworn on December 31

The swearing-in ceremony for the Cedar County officials will take place in the Associate Courtroom in the main level of the Cedar County Courthouse office on December 31. This is for elected officials who will assume their duties on January 1, 2025, and the ceremony will commence at 10 a.m.

Santa Claus Cleared to Spread Christmas Cheer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg have approved livestock movement papers for nine reindeer. Mr. Santa Claus from The North Pole applied for the permit this week, providing proof of the healthy herd through a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by licensed veterinarian Dr. Hermey Elf.

Cedar County Republican Central Committee and Women's Club Honor Wanda Cassell for over forty years of service

Wanda Cassell was honored at an informal gathering on Thursday, December 12, for her forty-plus years of commitment, support, and service to the Cedar County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) and the Cedar County Republican Women's Club.

Stockton Tiger Invitational will be held January 4, judges needed

Stockton High School’s Speech and Debate program will host the first Stockton Tiger Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 4, starting at 7:30 A.M. and ending with an awards ceremony at 5:30 P.M.

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Lady Tigers Battle In Morrisville Tournament

Shia Roberts (#44) looks to pass as Raelyn Henderson moves to get open during action against Walnut Grove in the 7th Annual Morrisville Girls Tournament last week.

Last week, the Stockton Lady Tigers competed in the 7th Annual Morrisville Girls Tournament, their second tournament in as many weeks. With stiff competition, the Lady Tigers took one of three games, losing to Walnut Grove in the tournament opener, defeating Lamar in semifinal action, and dropping the consolation game to the host Marion C. Early (Morrisville) Lady Panthers.

Tigers Take The Crown At Morrisville Tournament

The Stockton Tigers show off their newest hardware after taking the championship of the 53rd Annual Morrisville Boys Basketball Tournament. (From left): Austin Boone, Head Coach Andrew Boone, Assistant Coach Ryan Pate, J.J. Anderson, Assistant Coach Gavin Kenney, Hunter Nolting, Weslee Hargus, Justus King, Cannon Brown, Logan Reser, Landon Sexton, Carter Thornton, J.D. Flora, Jax Baxter, Colter Woods, Preston Rains, and Kale Rader.

Last week, fresh off their opening night blowout victory on the road at Butler, the Stockton Tigers competed in the 53rd Annual Morrisville Boys Tournament. As the #1 seed, the Tigers hoped to show their competition the season opener was no mirage, and the hometown favorites did not disappoint, extending their early season record to 4-0 with their closest margin of victory being 17 points over the four games

Lady Tigers Bounce Back For Multiple Wins

Sophia Yokley prepares to serve in recent volleyball action at Stockton High School. The Lady Tigers recorded 3 wins last week.

Last week, the Lady Tigers hosted Ash Grove and Sarcoxie, both conference foes, before traveling to Pleasant Hope on Saturday to compete in the Pleasant Hope Play For Pink Volleyball Tournament. Despite the difficulties of the season, Coach Amanda Walton and her team have stayed focused and competitive, which resulted in two conference wins against Ash Grove and Sarcoxie

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Watch DOG Jim Phillips enjoys hanging out with his daughter Margaret during the school day.

Sertoma donates $355 to Stockton’s Watch D.O.G Program

Stockton Lake Sertoma recently donated $355 to Stockton’s Watch D.O.G Program or Dads of Great Students.

Cedar County Republican hosts Open House

Last Wednesday, the Cedar County Republican hosted an Open House at their new office. Throughout the afternoon, the staff welcomed the community with homemade hot chocolate and cookies while providing tours of the new space.

Cedar County Sheriff's Department urges residents to remain vigilant during holiday season

The Cedar County Sheriff's Department reminds citizens that the holidays are times for celebrations, but "... it's also a time when scams and thefts tend to increase," an email from the department read. Citizens are urged to secure their belongings, monitor online activity, and be cautious of unsolicited calls and messages.

Cedar County Sheriff's Department is requiring Stockton to have its own police channel

At Stockton's board of aldermen's regular meeting Monday night at city hall, Chief Deputy Clay Jeffries was emphatic that Sheriff James McCrary wants Stockton to have a dedicated city channel at the sheriff's dispatch station.

Looking forward to Santa? How about golden arches?

Near the close of a Tuesday night's Stockton Board of Aldermen meeting, code enforcer Tim McGinnis discussed a possible variance needed to move "yellow arches" from one place to another, opening the public meeting for questions concerning rumors of a possible McDonald restaurant coming to Stockton.

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