At 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2024, Billy R. Bishop passed away with his wife, Lynda Bishop; his daughter, Kathie Truitt, and his granddaughter, Rachael Tapper by his side. Bill declared, "I'm ready" before a peaceful passing. more

The Pet Parade was quite the show on Friday evening as animal companions of all types were shown to a crowd of excited spectators. The variety of creatures were competing in four categories: Cutest Critter, Most Unusual, Best Costume, and Judge’s Choice. more

Over sixty terrapins roared to race Thursday afternoon at the Black Walnut Festival Terrapin Race in Stockton. Many weren’t precisely “roaring,” but there were some winners after several heats. more

Paxman Logging took 1st place in the Black Walnut Festival parade Saturday. Woods Store came in second and Stockton FFA took third. more

Stockton FFA had several winners in the pie contest this year at the Black Walnut Festival this year. more

United States Congressman Mark Alford was one of several dignitaries who visited the 2024 Black Walnut Festival on Saturday. Alford talked with CCR about a critical farm bill that he is pushing for Congress to pass before they adjourn in November. more

Last Friday, the Tigers traveled to Springfield to take on the Springfield Central Bulldogs. Despite being a Class 5 school, the Bulldogs have struggled on the gridiron in recent years. As Central celebrated their 100th homecoming, the Tigers hoped to keep their win streak alive. Stockton started slow with penalties hampering the offense, but the defense played well throughout the night, holding the Bulldogs to a single score. After halftime, the Tigers found their momentum and pulled away to a lopsided victory, 34-7. more

The Cedar County Historical Society met on Monday, September 23rd at the Cedar County Museum in Stockton. Members present were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Chris Barber, Treasurer Anna Hopkins, Assistant Secretary Sheila Griggs, Judi Cain, Sharyl Henry, Virginia Barber, Bob Phillips, Ellis Benham and Frank Stranimier. more

On 9-23-2024, Officers responded to a theft in the 400 block of North Main St. more

Where: Henry/St. Clair County Route F between Missouri Route 52 in Henry County and St. Clair County Road 700 more

Linda Joann Jones, 77 of Springfield, passed August 31, 2024, in Springfield. more

Michael Scott Trimble 55 passed away near Filley, MO on September 23, 2024. He was born on April 22, 1969, in Iowa. Services are pending. more