End of a era

CLOSE TO 100 YEARS OF BULLDOG PRIDE – There were hugs all around for retiring Brad Steward, Tracy Barger. Kathy Schwalm and David Rotert at the June 22, El Dorado Springs School Board meeting. From left Superintendent Brad Stewart – 26 years at El Dorado – 29 total; Kathy Schwalm – Bookkeeper for the district

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One more stab at June 15

The city had the right to fire Bruce Rogers. My issue was the way it was done. As far as I know he wasn’t doing anything illegal or dangerous. If he was, I’d like to know. But why on earth did not one of those people on the council have the courtesy or grace to

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Special Council meeting listens to citizens concerns

The El Dorado Springs City Council held a special session on Monday, July 22. Numerous citizens expressed concern over the city’s aging sewer system. Ryan Snow, Kim Neal, Gabby Kennitt, Peggy Carter and Mayor Allen Hicks were present as well as City Manager Cory Gayman. The Council appointed Judi Baldwin as a member of the

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A Little Bit Like Home columnist Tom Brand releases new book

Contact: Tom Brand Richardson & Company Press Email: info@richardsonpress.com Website: www.richardsonpress.com Readers who have spent time with Tom Brand’s A Little Bit Like Home column will find familiar roads, familiar faces, and familiar lessons in his newest book, You Have to Leave If You Want to Come Back. The new collection brings together stories and

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Schmitt re-passes Declaration of Independence on Senate Floor

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) took to the Senate Floor to reaffirm America’s Declaration of Independence ahead of our country’s 250th birthday. Senator Schmitt explained how the United States’ Founding Fathers penned the Declaration of Independence—risking everything to defy an empire, affirming their inalienable rights and establishing a new nation of free people. As America

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The Band Plays On

City Band Preparing Last Concerts for Month of June The City Band would love to have you come on down to the Bandstand this coming weekend so we could play some songs for you. It is hard to believe this is already the last weekend of June. NEXT weekend we will celebrate the 4th of

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The Rock Wall

Thank Goodness for good Samaritans. I gassed up my car Saturday morning and then it wouldn’t start. Out of nowhere a black pick-up pulled close to my hood. The driver asked if I needed a jump. I said “’fraid so.” He got me started and I drove away to get a new battery. Thank you,

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Join TOPS

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, on Thursday, June 13, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Warren called the meeting to order Carol and Phyllis led us in singing “Topsi Doodle”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Waren led us in roll call, 14

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NEVC sets budget and meal costs

By Johannes Brann In a lengthy Thursday evening meeting, the board of education of the Northeast Vernon County R-1 School District (NEVC) approved the final amended budget for 2026 and the initial one for 2027, set meal prices for the coming year and addressed 15 other items of new business besides hearing reports from the

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BBB tips on how to find a trustworthy pet sitter or boarder

While many of us would love to take our furry friends everywhere, sometimes they just can’t come along on summer vacation. But it’s also a big deal to entrust your pet to someone else. For any loving pet owner, the pet’s safety and happiness are your top priority. BBB highly recommends researching companies and sitters

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