April 19, 2024
After Friday night’s 28-20 nailbiter win over visiting Buffalo, the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs are No. 1 in the new Ozark Mountain Conference. The Bulldogs’ opponent for this Friday night, Cole Camp, is second in conference standings because they have only played one conference opponent. Cole Camp has a perfect 3-0 overall record. They are
American Bass Anglers Division 126 held their 2019 season opener on Stockton Lake Sept. 8, 2018. Justin Angel won with 11.97 lbs anchored with Big Bass of the tournament, a 4.06 lb. largemouth. Angel won $817. Second place went to Brandon Rummel with 11.93 lbs. Coming in 3rd was Kevin Jackson with 10.94 lbs. They
What is Fish Gigging? Gigging consists of spearing fish rather than catching them with a hook and line. It is primarily a nighttime activity and is most effective in shallow, clear water. Fish harvested by gigging are known generally as “suckers.” They are collected in this manner because traditional angling methods are not effective for
ECS COMPETES – The 2018 El Dorado Christian Cross Country Team traveled to Bolivar, Missouri on Saturday, Sept. 1, to compete in the SWCCA/ Richard Clark Invitational sponsored by Southwest Baptist University. The Buffalos were excited and ready to hit the course. The number of cross country participants increased this year from approximately 1,000 in
LITTLE BUFFALOS KICKING UP DUST – They might be little, but that doesn’t stop the ECS junior high Lady Buffalos from stirring up dust. The Little Ladies kicked off their season in Blue Springs against the Plaza Heights Lions on Thursday night, Aug. 30. The girls played hard; they had great sets, serves and
ECHS VOLLEYBALL IN FULL SWING -The ECHS Lady Buffalo’s volleyball season is definitely underway. Head Coach Kelly Bryson and her girls have had three-out-of-five games on the road. With a 3 and 3 record, the young team is getting stronger mentally and physically with each game. Coach Bryson’s starting six for the 2018 season is
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is in the early stages of a major renovation for wetlands, levees and Schell Lake at the Schell-Osage Conservation Area. It is anticipated that some tree removal where construction will occur will begin this fall and winter. The renovation will improve the area’s wetlands for waterfowl and shorebirds, improve
Properly dispose of carcasses and follow laws for deer harvested outside Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters that properly disposing of carcasses of harvested deer is important in limiting the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). MDC also reminds hunters who harvest deer, elk, or moose outside of Missouri and bring
WHEAT STATE CLASSIC COMPETITOR – The weekend of Sept. 1, Jacey Swopes, a member of El Dorado Springs Karate Club, traveled the Wichita, KS, to compete in the Wheat State Classic, a big and popular regional event. Competitors from seven states were present and competing among some of the Midwest’s best martial artists. Jacey competed
by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, said that as of now, she does not plan on being closed any for the rest of September. Jewell and Helen Ellerman attended the Senior Center Fried Chicken Friday Sept. 7, at the Senior Center in El Dorado Springs. It is held the first Friday of
