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The Tri-County Baptist Group will hold its regular Fifth Sunday service on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church in Polk County. After Sunday School at 10 a.m., the morning service will begin at 11 a.m. with preaching by Brother Ron Pitts. After a basket dinner on the grounds and a business meeting,

September 26-28 Stockton City Park SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, Sept. 26 9-10 a.m. Black Walnut Contest Judging (Hammons Products) *Nuts must be turned into Hammons Products by 5 p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Community Quilt Show, Community Building 11 a.m. Opening Ceremony, Park Entrance, High School Band 12 p.m. 6th Graders with Sherice Norman 2 p.m.

American Bass Anglers Division 126 held their 2020 season opener on Stockton Lake Sept. 21. Lots and lots of fish were weighed in. First place went to Kansas angler, Scott Tassi with 16.38 and second Big Bass weighing 4.02. Robert Cowan took 2nd with 14.13 followed by Brent Greek with 14.04. Big Bass went to

by Head Coach Kelley Beckner After three weeks of traveling, the ElDo Bulldogs opened up a home stand with a strong showing against the Blue Birds from Cole Camp. It was a hard-fought victory that had plays to cheer for in all phases of the game.  I was extremely proud of the team’s composure throughout

FAST AND TOUGH  – ECS freshman Olivia Bryson placed 7th in the Class IA Division, on September 7, 2019 at the SWCCA/Richard Clark Invitational in Bolivar.  Olivia also medaled at the Cottey College Cross Country Invitational on Sept. 14 placing 12th out of 73.

ECS HONORS GRANDPARENTS – El Dorado Christian School celebrated Grandparent’s Day on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The gymnasium was packed with over 300 grandparents in attendance. Preschool K3 through sixth grade performed a short program of action songs, Grandparent Poems and memorized Bible passages. Mrs. Eslinger’s 8th grade Literature class wrote heartfelt memories about their Grandparents

by Michele Kroll, Community Economic Development, MU Extension Do you want a higher income, lower stress level, advancement opportunities, and better work–life balance? If any of these benefits sound good to you join us and learn the skills needed to work remotely. The “Rural Online Initiative” [ROI] launches a pilot program on Oct. 7 for

This autumn, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists to be on the lookout for slow-moving farm vehicles. Please remember that farmers are just doing their jobs when moving equipment from field to field. It’s important that we be patient and drive carefully around farm vehicles. Non-farm motorists may not immediately recognize

In southwest Missouri, food preservation is a time honored tradition for many families. However, if part of that tradition includes using old family recipes, it is wise to update to new recipes and methods according to Jennifer Nevatt, county engagement specialist in nutrition and health with University of Missouri Extension. “Food preservation is a science

HAVE YOU TAKEN THE PLEDGE? – The Senior Life Solutions Team at Cedar County Memorial Hospital has been out and about in the community to remind everyone of rising suicide rates as September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — and to see if  —- “YOU” have taken “The Pledge”??? Thanks to those who have