Diaper Darlings

On behalf of Community Diaper Outreach, Inc. a non-profit, we are excited to invite you to join us as a valued partner in supporting families in need across Cedar, Vernon and St. Clair Counties. Children under four years old living in the El Dorado Springs and Northeast Vernon County School Districts, who are enrolled in

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The Rock Wall

For all you non horseracing folk, Journalism won the Preakness last Saturday. He didn’t have the best start, but managed to break through the pack and in what seemed to be the last moment managed to make his way to the front and win. Fine horse, smart jockey. Kenny has been wanting to run his

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York: ‘It Was My Error.’

Cedar County Clerk speaks out on audit fallout After $1.2 million in tax miscalculations, Heather York explains the mistake, the fix, and what it means for Cedar County residents. by Melanie Chance | From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom In an exclusive interview with The El Dorado Sun, Cedar County Clerk Heather York has publicly

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A Good Man Came To Town: The Alvin Boultinghouse story

by Kenneth Wayne Long with research by Donald Ray Boultinghouse, Margaret Ellen Long Gough, Deborah Hydeman Swirczynski and Joyce (Mrs. Bill) Ingram We just celebrated the annual Miller-Boultinghouse reunion on the third Sunday in September in the El Dorado Springs city hall with a carry-in dinner at noon like we do every year. For awhile,

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What to do this weekend

Saturday, May 24 – El Dorado Springs Lions Club Breakfast Buffet – Lions Club Building, 1109 S. Jackson Menu: pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy all for a free will donation.

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Fire report for week of May 11

On Monday, May 12, at 5:35 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a small fire on N. Park. One truck and seven firefighters responded. On Tuesday, May 13, at 11:24 a.m. the fire department was dispatched to residential extended care facility for a fire alarm sounding. Turned out to be a sensor malfunction. One

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Progress Club Annual Memorial Day Flower Sale

We will sell Memorial Day flowers at the old DASH Floor Covering building, 211 and 213 S. Main in El Dorado Springs. Come by and see us for a flower arrangement for your loved one’s headstone. We will be here from May 8-24. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from

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El Dorado Springs Newsroom launches Rural Justice & Government Directory

The El Dorado Springs Newsroom is proud to announce the launch of a new public service initiative: the Rural Justice & Government Directory. This project was developed in response to ongoing questions from readers about how to contact local and state government offices and what options exist when someone disagrees with a court decision. We

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BBB tips on what to do after being scammed

Scams affect people of all walks of life. BBB often shares tips on how to avoid scams before they happen, but if a scam does happen, people can still be at risk afterward. Figuring out what to do in the aftermath of a scam can be incredibly stressful. The truth is that scams don’t just

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Rural Justice Report

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This is a Crime Page dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through

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