Honoring those who gave all

OLDEST VFW IN MO CONDUCTS ANNUAL EVENT – At the conclusion of the annual Memorial Day event at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery on May 28, the oldest VFW in Missouri, El Dorado Springs Spicer-Grimsley Post 257, honored the fallen men and women of the United States military with a representation of a 21

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Fire Chief Owen Elliot to retire

El Dorado Springs Fire Chief Owen Elliot told the city council at their regular meeting Monday, May 21, that he plans to retire from the job on July 1 of this year. Elliot has been with the Fire Department for 48 years and has been chief for the last 12. Elliot is hoping to stay

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Gonna rise and shine

CHAMBER HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING FOR RISING SUN TAEKWONDO – On Friday, May 25, the new Rising Sun Taekwondo studio, owned by Jeff and Christina Behl, was honored with a ribbon cutting by the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. The studio is located at 111 South Main Street. Call 417/872-5910 for more information. The picture

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Dinner in the Park slated for June 9

The second annual Dinner in the Park Opera House Arts Council fundraiser is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, in City Park. Sam and Ron, The Tunesmiths, will entertain as well as the Municipal Band. Catering by Count on Us. Dinner tickets are $20 each and are available at Allison’s Quick Lube, Fugate

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Let the sun shine in

The public is invited to the dedication of the El Dorado Springs Solar Farm at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 31. The facility is located off of Airport Road.

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Square Dance to national caller

On Friday, June 1 the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will be dancing to Dean Dederman, National Caller. The dance will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m.  in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada.  Admission is $5 per adult dancer and $3 per youth dancer. All area dancers and interested persons are

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Dress Shopping

Weddings, reunions and other events often mean you need a new outfit, even if your budget is tight. Heaven forbid you should wear the same dress to multiple weddings for close friends or relatives. You may be tempted to click on the next ad that pops up on your email or Facebook, promising to deliver

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Sheldon resident charged after Wednesday night assault

A Sheldon resident is in custody after an assault that took place late Wednesday night. According to Sheriff’s Office Officials, 38-year-old Marry E Aleman, has been charged with two counts of assault in the second degree, two counts of armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. According to officials, the incident took place

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“The Band Plays On”

Municipal Band to Begin its 132nd Season This Friday evening will begin the 132nd season for the El Dorado Springs Municipal Band. Concerts will be held every Friday and Saturday night from 8-9 p.m. and Sunday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. All concerts are free to the public and Municipal Band members would like to invite

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Community National Bank buys Heritage

Heritage State Bank and Community National Bank & Trust are pleased to announce that regulatory approval has been granted for Community National to purchase Heritage State Bank effective June 2, 2018. Community National welcomes the opportunity to serve the customers of Heritage State Bank and the Nevada, Lamar, Carthage and El Dorado Springs communities. Community

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