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Across the nation, July 4th is not only the busiest day of the year for fireworks, it’s the busiest day of the year for fires. It’s no coincidence. “The week of July 4th is a very busy time for fire departments across Missouri, and it’s because of fires and injuries caused by fireworks,” State Fire

Judi Baldwin will begin to accept registrations for the 2019 Picnic talent contest on July 5. Anyone wishing to enter the talent contest can do so by calling 417/876-2691, questions will be answered prior to July 5.  Auditions are not needed however advance registration is required. It is necessary to have each contestant name (first

ZARTMAN INJURED IN WRECK – Shelly D. Zartman, 43, El Dorado Springs, was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, on Hwy. 54 a mile west of El Dorado Springs at the former County Line Barbeque. According to the report by Trooper W. J. Wood and Msgt. G. W. Riggs,

There will be a new location for the 2019 Street Dance. We are moving it to the Park.   Recoil will set up on the main stage and begin playing at 8 p.m. There will be dancing in front of the stage.  We will also have a dance contest. Local vendors are invited to start

Frogs and Turtles need to be returned to their home habitat following the contests.  Do not leave them in the Park or other unfamiliar places; They need to be taken back where you picked them up so they can find food. Frogs also breathe through their skin so they need to be kept wet.  Thank

The Picnic Committee and Pride Amusements, Inc are offering three nights of carnival wrist bands for the 138th Annual El Dorado Springs Picnic. Wristband tickets for each night may be purchased for $21 in advance from city hall during regular business hours beginning Monday, July 15, until Friday July 19. Cash only will be accepted.

The El Dorado Springs Picnic Committee is still accepting applications for booth space at the 138th Annual El Dorado Springs Picnic. Applications can be picked up at city hall, or call Judi at 417-876-2691.

Another of the “landmarks” from my childhood is gone. This week we have the obituary of Marjorie Fields. Virtually all of my life, I heard Grandma Boultinghouse mention her and her husband, Raymond, as being her neighbors to the south. I either didn’t listen well or Grandma just called her Margie. I later got to

CHAMBER SPEAKER – Stephanie Garland with the Better Business Bureau in Springfield was the guest speaker at the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce meeting on Thursday, June 13. She said the mission of the BBB is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. Garland’s BBB articles can be found every week in the

With summer officially under way, consumers may be dreaming about vacations or weekend getaways. Travelers should do their homework and book smart when it comes to flights and accommodations. Nationally, Better Business Bureau (BBB) processed more than 5,000 complaints about travel agencies and services in 2018. Many consumers report in these complaints that they were