The Cash-Book Journal Newspaper

06/05/2026

♻️ LAST REMINDER! E-CYCLE DAY IS TOMORROW! ♻️

Don't miss this opportunity to safely dispose of old electronics, appliances, metal items, and sensitive documents.

📍 Sanitation Department at 510 Sawyer Lane
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🗂 FREE document shredding from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🔒 Secure, on-site shredding by Shred-It
💻 Hard drives securely destroyed
🏠 Open to residents and businesses

Please remember:
✔️ Stay in your vehicle during drop-off
✔️ Cash or check only for applicable fees
✔️ Fees apply to certain items, including TVs and Freon-containing appliances
❌ No household trash or hazardous waste

If it has a cord, battery, or plug, there's a good chance we can recycle it!

Questions? Call (573) 243-2300.

We appreciate MRC - Certified Electronics Recycling's partnership in helping keep recyclable materials out of our landfills and ensuring sensitive information is securely destroyed.

06/04/2026

Kaelyn Deckerd put together an unforgettable sophomore campaign, leading Oak Ridge to a state championship and perfect season, breaking multiple records and earning back-to-back all-state and conference player of the year honors, solidifying herself as one of the most dominant athletes in Southeast Missouri history.

Read the full column below:

Through my decade of working at this newspaper, I’ve been able to cover some truly extraordinary athletes, but I think a sophomore from Daisy has surpassed them all. That’s right, it’s the girl whose name is in the headline, Kaelyn Deckerd. On top of becoming a state champion and recording a p...

05/31/2026

05/29/2026

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05/26/2026

🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS 🏆

Oak Ridge softball beats Kingsville 3-1 for the BlueJays to bring home the school’s FIRST girls state championship and UNDEFEATED season in history!

Kaelyn Deckerd hit a solo homer and nearly had a perfect game on the mound, striking out 14 batters and allowing no earned runs.

Up 1-0 in the 6th inning, Hayley Hahs drove in Kinsley Bogenpohl off a bunt as Sydney Bush scored off a sac fly by Shanon Long for the insurance runs.

Congratulations, BlueJays!! 👏

(Photos by Nick McNeal)

05/25/2026

STATE TITLE BOUND

The Oak Ridge softball team handles Plato 8-3 for the BlueJays to reach the school’s first state championship in its 152 history!

Kaelyn Deckerd recorded 17 strikeouts and Addie Burnett had a 2-run home run, Kinsley Bogenpohl a 2-run double and Sydney Bush back-to-back RBI hits.

Oak Ridge (26-0) will take on Kingsville (16-4-1) for the Class 1 State Championship tomorrow morning at 11 a.m.!!

(Photos by Nick McNeal)

05/24/2026

Oak Ridge officially held a state send-off for the softball team this morning as the BlueJays are heading to Springfield for the Class 1 Final Four!

It all begins tomorrow afternoon as undefeated Oak Ridge (25-0) will take on Plato (25-7) in the state semifinals at 1 p.m. at the Killian Softball Complex.

Best of luck, ladies!! 👏

(Photos by Nick McNeal)