Residents and representatives of Valley Lane disagree over variance extension

A significant discussion involving two residents of Valley Lane Street in the Cassell addition of Stockton and a representative of Wanda Cassell over an unfilled mowing issued by the city last year led to the Stockton Board of Aldermen going into closed session for a decision at the regularly scheduled meeting in city hall Monday night. After the closed session, Mayor Brandon Cahill said, "The city is continuing their rescinding of the variance based on the evidence provided. The city as a whole is looking into a city-wide agricultural variance."

Stockton Community Foundation awards $4000 grant to STIC for StoryWalk addition to Old Mill/Aubree's Trail

Stockton Trails Initiative Coalition, or STIC, was recently awarded a $4000 grant from the Stockton Community Foundation to create a StoryWalk on the Old Mill/Aubree's Trail below Stockton Dam.

Bob Estes took the picture of the bald eagle at Montrose Conservation Area. Estes will present a program at the Stockton branch of the Cedar County Public Library on February 21 at 3 p.m.

Missouri Master Naturalist Bob Estes will share knowledge of local birds

(CCR)-Bob Estes, Missouri Master Naturalist, will present a bird photography slide show at the Stockton branch of the Cedar County Library at 3 p.m. on February 21.

The Stockton Tigers secured at least a share of the Southwest Conference basketball championship last week with a win at Ash Grove. From left: Assistant Coach Gavin Kenney, Colter Woods, Kale Rader, Preston Rains, Logan Reser, Hunter Nolting, Weslee Hargus, Carter Thornton, Wesston Garver, James Flora, Justus King, Ethan Pettit, Cannon Brown, Jax Baxter, Landon Sexton, Head Coach Andrew Boone, and Assistant Coach Ryan Pate.

Tigers Grab Share Of Southwest Conference Championship

It was 22 years in the making as the Stockton Tigers clinched at least a share of the Southwest Conference championship with a strong outing at Ash Grove last Friday, ending conference play with a 7-1 record and a 16-8 record on the season. Newcomer Skyline has one conference game remaining as they currently hold a 6-1 record in conference play. Should Skyline defeat Ash Grove, they and Stockton would be co-conference champions. Should Skyline fall to the Pirates, Stockton would be the sole conference winner.

Stockton police department is growing and patrolling

The Stockton police department is in its seventh month of operation and proving to be anything but sluggish in performance. It has grown from one to three officers and two cars and recently established its own municipal court.

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Lady Tigers Nab First Win in 2025

Makinsie Griffis (#10), Lillie Burchett (#15), and Taly Bock (#32) helped lead the Lady Tigers to an overtime victory at Adrian last Friday, winning 50-48.

Last Tuesday, the Lady Tigers traveled to Marionville in a make-up matchup delayed by inclement weather the week before. It was a tough night on the road as Marionville grabbed the Southwest Conference win, 54-38. The following evening, the Lady Tigers hosted the Lamar Tigers who took the matchup, 57-51. Finally, the Lady Tigers hit the road on Friday along with their Tiger counterparts for a girls/boys combined outing and pulled off an overtime victory, 50-48 against the Adrian Blackhawks.

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At Adrian last Friday, junior Jax Baxter (center) scored his 1,000 point enroute to a hard fought victory over the Adrian Blackhawks. Teammates and classmates were on hand to help him celebrate this impressive milestone.

Tigers Drop 2 Of 3 Last Week; Baxter Hits 1,000 Points

Last week, the Tigers faced a gauntlet of three games, facing the #4 ranked Class 3 Greenwood Bluejays in Springfield on Monday, hosting Lamar on Tuesday, and then traveling to Adrian for a boys/girls combined night on Friday. The Tigers fell at Greenwood and to Lamar but bounced back with a strong victory at Adrian.

Taly Bock takes the ball to the hole against Skyline last Thursday for 2 of her 4 points on the night.

Inclement Weather Impacts Lady Tigers

Early last week, ice and bitter cold forced the postponement of the Lady Tigers home game against the Marionville Lady Comets.

Preston Rains (#23) fights through a pick at Marionville last Tuesday. The Tigers took the victory, 60-41

Tigers Grab Two Southwest Conference Wins

Last week, the Tigers traveled to Marionville before returning home to host Skyline in a game postponed to Saturday because of inclement weather. The Tigers thumped Marionville 60-41 and then handled the Skyline Tigers, 55-48, on Saturday evening at Stockton High School, grabbing the early lead in the Southwest Conference standings.

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.

Lady Tigers Battle In Morrisville Tournament

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.

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.

Tigers Take The Crown At Morrisville Tournament

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

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

Lady Tigers Bounce Back For Multiple Wins

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

Thank You from February 6, 2025, CBCO Blood Drive

Our community is the BEST! On Thursday, February 6th, 53 people came out to the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ to donate blood. The folks at the Blood Drive have extended hours due to the blood shortage and our goal was to collect 50 units. We had 53 people register to donate and we collected 42 units of blood. We cannot save lives without your precious gift! Thank you so much! Blood from your donations go to many Hospitals, including El Dorado Springs, Nevada, Bolivar, Joplin and Springfield.

City Fourth of July fireworks are discussed at January board meeting

It may be February, but July city fireworks were a topic of conversation when the Stockton Board of Aldermen met at city hall on January 27 for the regularly scheduled meeting. The city recently asked for firework display bids but had only received one bid. Bidding, however, is still open. Price and availability are the problems with finding a licensed fireworks business to do the show. However, if the one bid is finalized at the next meeting, the city fireworks display will be on June 28.

Stockton Local Faith King adds the last details of paint on the mural in the youth and kids section of Stockton’s Public library.

Cedar County Library Mural painted by Local Artist Faith King

Stockton local Faith King is almost finished with the new mural she is currently painting at the Stockton branch of the Cedar County Library. A recent donation from the Skaggs' Children's Literacy Fund has allowed for new renovations to the library's kids and youth section.

Chief Dawn being sworn in last year by the city clerk Kandi Baldwin.

What a difference a year can make

Early last year, El Dorado Springs welcomed a new police chief following the resignation of long-time Chief Jerrod Shiereck. On January 29, 2024, Brett Dawn took the oath of office to become the police chief of El Dorado Springs.

Stockton library challenges photographers to enter for the Coolest Photo

The Stockton branch of the Cedar County library has asked photographers to submit their coolest photos of Cedar County or the Stockton area by January 31. Eight to ten photos will be selected and displayed in a special library area.

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