EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) Law enforcement activities The El Dorado Springs Police Department

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Tri-County Fifth Sunday to meet

The Tri-County Baptist Group will hold its regular Fifth Sunday service on Sunday, March 29, at Halfway Missionary Baptist Church at Halfway. After Sunday School at 10 a.m. the morning service will start at 11 a.m. with preaching by Bother Zane Durnell. After a basket dinner on the grounds and a business meeting, the afternoon

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Michael Lee Johnson

Michael Lee Johnson, age 68, passed away March 8, 2020, from a short illness.  Michael was born October 13, 1951, in Clinton, Missouri, to Leo and Marcia (Ashley) Johnson. Michael was saved at a young age. He attended grade school in Clinton, Missouri, and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School. He served four years

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Private lands not affected by feral hog hunting closures, opportunistic take regulations

While the Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership (the Partnership) encourages private landowners to work together on trapping efforts to eliminate feral hogs, federal and state officials assure landowners feral hog hunting closures and opportunistic take regulations do not apply to private lands. The US Forest Service (USFS) moved forward with prohibiting the hunting of feral

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Sixty-three people died on Missouri roads in February

After a promising start to 2020 with a five-year low in January traffic fatalities, February did not follow suit and ended with 63 people killed (preliminary results) in Missouri traffic crashes. As the state eyes a long-term vision for zero traffic fatalities, there have been 10 days thus far in 2020 with no fatal traffic

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Treasurer Fitzpatrick announces $100,000 MO Money Sweepstakes

Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today announced the launch of the MO Money Sweepstakes which will give away $100,000 in MOST 529 contributions over the next 100 days. 50 scholarships will be awarded—25 $529 scholarships, 10 $1,000 scholarships, and 15 $5,029 scholarships. This is the largest sweepstakes in the program’s 20 year history. “I am

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The Lyin’est Fish in the River!

I love to fish for white bass this time of year, mostly because sooner or later I can catch them on topwater lures with ultra-lite gear. Now that is fishing! There are a million places to find them, and that’s what pleases me the most, is finding a passel of white bass where no one

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New visitor restrictions activated at Citizens Memorial

Effective Tuesday, March 17, Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation have activated a higher level of visitor restrictions and facility access to all of our locations. The new policy follows guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and is intended to minimize the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). No one under

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Stockton Lake tourney results

Cool, wet and cloudy was the weather for D126 American Bass Angers as they braved the elements March 14 on Stockton Lake. Jerk-baits, crankbaits and umbrella rigs were reported to be the baits for the day. Heavy rain created a noticeable run-off causing the lake level to rise through-out the day. Five limits were brought

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