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) On October 15, 2018, officers responded to 1603 South

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11th Annual Craft Fair Planned at St. Andrew Lutheran Church

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of St. Andrew Lutheran Church will have its 11th annual craft fair from 8 am to 1:30 pm, Saturday, Nov. 10, in the church’s fellowship hall on South Mo. Hwy. 39, Stockton.  Along with crafts, there will be a bake sale offering many homemade goodies. Early morning offerings include delicious

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Cards of Thanks

Dear El Dorado Springs and surrounding communities, we, the family of Russ Hayes, would like to thank everyone for all of their love and support through this very difficult time in our lives. The love and compassion form you all, (family, friend, Fire, Police, EMS and strangers), has definitely helped us get through this difficult

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Humor and ingenuity evident in life of early Ozarkers

“The rural and Scot-Irish influence on the Ozarks is seen in the region’s philosophy which has often been couched in humor,” said David Burton, county engagement specialist in community economic development with University of Missouri Extension. For example, in Jim Owen’s manuscript called “Hill-osophy,” there are these sayings about life. On gardening: “The easiest way

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Alfred Thomas (Tom) Brewer

Tom Brewer, 90, of rural El Dorado Springs, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. Tom was born July 30, 1928, in Fountain, CO, the son of Charles S. Brewer and Pearl (Akers) Brewer. He was raised on a farm with three brothers on the plains east of Colorado Springs,

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Samuel Childs

Samuel Delmont (Sam) Childs, 84, of El Dorado  Springs, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. A graveside service was held Friday, Oct. 19, in Clintonville Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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Gary Burt Collins

Gary Burt Collins, 80, El Dorado Springs, passed away Oct. 20, 2018, at his home in El Dorado Springs. Services were Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS, under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Memorials: Go Fund Me page, Glenna Collins widow fund.

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ElDo rally comes up short at Adrian

The Bulldogs second half comeback against the Adrian Blackhawks came up short as ElDo fell 24-16 in the final game of the regular season. During the first quarter of action, neither team managed to move the ball as each defense stood strong. In the second quarter, Adrian started the scoring off with a 27-yard field

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Volleyball report and stats

by Head Coach Ashley Rogrs We finished our regular season 25-7-2.  We were also the first volleyball team to win the Ozark Mountain Conference.  We finished the conference 7-1.  I will attach my stat leaders for the Buffalo game and for the regular season.  We take on Stockton tonight at 5:00pm in our first District

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VolleyDogs beat Stockton

In the first round of District 12 play on Tuesday, Oct. 23, the El Dorado Springs VolleyDogs took care of the Stockton Tigers in two games, 25-21 and 25-16. The team (5-7-2) was waiting for an 8 p.m. start of their district championship match against either the Butler Bears (22-9-1)  or the Lamar Tigers (15-10-2).

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