Night of a Thousand Lights

SHINING BRIGHTLY – The El Dorado Springs High School Prom carried on a tradition that high schools everywhere have celebrated for years – “The Prom.” This year the theme was “Night of a Thousand Lights” and there must have been at least a thousand if not more decorating the interior of the Eagles Building. Basking

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CCMH Board discusses third party investigation

The Cedar County Memorial Board of Trustees met Friday, April 12. Present were Board President Marvin Manring, Sec/Tres David Bozarth, Michelle Leroux, Harold Fugate and Katie McGee by phone. Board Attorney Janae Graham was present as was board-member elected Melissa Gallette. Ms. Gallette was not sworn in at the time because the election was not

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The Rock Wall

Supposedly, Sunday night was the last night anyone would have to worry about bringing in their potted plants. I brought in mine, but some of mine should have been in the ground a long time ago. I was half-way back to my car from the coronation at the Prom when I realized that the Queen

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Big Do’ins’ this weekend

The end of April has a full card of activities • April 26 – Missouri Secretary of State will speak at the Preserve the Vision banquet during the El Dorado Springs Church of God (Holiness) at 5 p.m. in the Family Center. There may be a few tickets available. • April 26 – 27 -El

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AMERICAN PICKERS to film in Missouri

The American Pickers are excited to return to Missouri! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as

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Johnson arrested for arson

Kenneth Wayne Johnson has been charged with three counts of burglary in the 2nd degree and three counts of arson in the 2nd degree. Johnson admitted to setting fires in three homes, one of which was totally destroyed by fire. He told El Dorado Springs Police Department that he entered each of the homes with

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Farm Bureau honors two families

THANKING OUR FARMERS – On Thursday March 7th, 2024, St. Clair County Farm Bureau Board hosted their annual Thank a Farmer dinner at the Landmark restaurant in Lowry City. The board hosts this dinner every year during the National Thank a Farmer Week. During this dinner two farm families are honored that have had a

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Katy Trail State Park celebrates Founder’s Day April 27

Join Missouri State Parks, Edward Jones and Westminster College Saturday, April 27, to celebrate the Katy Trail’s “Founder’s Day.” The event will commemorate the anniversary of the trail’s opening in 1990 and spotlight the enduring partnership between the trail and financial-services firm Edward Jones. Completion of the 240-mile rail trail was funded largely by a

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In Perfect Pitch: ElDo Show Choir wins first

by Clayton Hathaway, 9 On April 12 & 13, the El Dorado Springs High School Show Choir went to Jenks, Oklahoma and won first place!! Additionally, the best soloist award went to Corban Collins (12). This last competition of the season is known as the “overnight competition” because they all stay in a hotel in

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Tips to help find and hire trusted professionals for your projects

Spring weather might inspire you to get started on home improvement projects you couldn’t complete during the winter months – and hiring the right contractor is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your project goes smoothly. BBB commonly receives reports from consumers who paid a deposit for home improvement

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