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Drug Take Back program this Saturday

On Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the El Dorado Springs Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the El Dorado

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The mystery behind black cats

by Lauren Crowell, 12 With Halloween right around the corner, you may have noticed that black cats are quite the spooky symbol. A black cat plays an important role in the beloved movie Hocus Pocus, and we see them used as decoration in our local Halloween displays. You may see one run across the street

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 Chili on a perfect day

The annual Wayside Inn Museum Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Oct. 15, brought a crowd of chili tasters to West Spring Street in El Dorado Springs to listen to music in the Park and take part in selecting the best chili for the day. Preserve Our Past Society President Fay Koger presented the awards.

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Multiple agencies pursue suspect through three counties

On Saturday, Oct. 15, deputies received information of a hit and run that occurred in rural Vernon County and the vehicle was southbound toward Barton County. A Deputy located the suspect vehicle in Lamar and attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle fled from the Deputy through Lamar, eventually making its way to I49 and

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Hospital Auxiliary fundraiser this Friday

Don’t forget the Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser, “Oinkin’ Spud Benefit and Bake Sale”   from   11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the  First Baptist Church on S. Main St. Pulled Pork, Loaded Baked Potato, and three cookies  are offered for  $10. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. For tickets,  contact any

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DECA to host Veterans Day Assembly

The El Dorado Springs High School DECA Chapter will host the 26th Veterans Day Assembly at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in the Upper Gym with a reception to follow in the MS/HS Library. DECA members are collecting photos to update this year’s slide show, names of those currently serving in a branch of our

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Stockton wins Cedar County Bowl

TIGERS EAT BULLDOGS – For the 7th time since 2003, the Stockton Tigers have overcome the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs to win the annual Cedar County Bowl Game 30-14. The traveling trophy, made by former El Dorado Springs Superintendent Mark Koca, was awarded immediately after the game Friday, Oct 14. And congratulations to Stockton for

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Historic Home burns

MARTIN HOUSE POSSIBLY BEYOND REPAIR – The stately old home at 400 N. Main in El Dorado Springs was ravaged by fire late last week. According to fire Chief Bob Floyd, the fire started in the house and burned for some time before it was discovered. The owner was out of town at the time.

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Homecoming royalty

KLAIBER, HACKER REIGN  – Hannah Klaiber and Montana Hacker were crowned Queen and King on Friday, Oct. 7, before the annual El Dorado Springs Homecoming football game. They were accompanied by Crown Bearer Keizer Rhoades and Flower Girl Alena Rhoades.

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Cedar Bowl Blitz for food pantries

This one is for you Cedar County! This is a friendly competition between El Dorado Springs and Stockton and we need your help! Your team captains are The El Dorado Sun team El Dorado and Cedar County Republican team Stockton! How will this work? We are going to have a food drive to fill up

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