July 28, 2026
On December 6, the first provisions of medical marijuana in Missouri will be implemented, seemingly a departure from Missouri’s conservative political climate until you consider what else was decided on in the November 6 general election. Missourians also elected to pass lobbying and campaign finance reform and an increase to the minimum wage. Equally notable
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 6,585 deer during the antlerless portion of the fall firearms deer season, Nov. 30 – Dec. 2. Top harvest counties were Callaway with 261, Osage with 201, and Pike with 193 deer checked. Last year’s harvest total was 7,773.
by Head Coach Joel Braden The El Dorado Springs Boys Basketball season started last week at the Warsaw Tournament. The Bulldogs first round matchup was against the Skyline Tigers. Both teams got off to a slow start, with the Bulldogs holding a 6-4 lead after the first quarter. The scoring picked up in the second
BUFFALO GAL – Last Friday night, Olivia Bryson, a champion cross country runner, had to call upon her superior conditioning to play in two El Dorado Christian School varsity games – the girls game, in which she scored 18 points in the 29 – 19 win over Berean Christian Academy (Monett) and six points in
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Nov. 29, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Leader Sheryl Ann called our meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “TOPS is Great” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Marilyn led us in walking inside
The El Dorado Springs Senior Center is operated by Care Connection for Aging Services, a non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving 13 West Central Missouri counties. Care Connection for Aging Services operate 22 senior centers with the vision that the people we serve will live with maximum independence, respect and dignity. Our mission is to
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church Sunday morning service was by Leland Browning. Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. to study the Bible. Mt. Club will meet 10 a.m. at the Marge Zink home
by Connie Maupin Members of the Cedar County Historical Society gathered Nov. 26 in the Stockton museum. Members present were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Judith Cain, Secretary Connie Maupin, Assistant Treasurer Anna Hopkins, Ellis Benham, Chris Barber, Bob Phillips and visitor, now new member, Valerie Hamby. Bob Phillips historical short story this month centered
December Gardening Chores We have had record snowstorms and low temperatures already and December is just showing up to the party. The ground where I live in USDA Hardiness zone 5b is still workable so I am hoping the moisture will replenish depleted water tables and still let me do a little last-minute garden work.
by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will close at 1 p.m. on Dec. 7. She will close at 10 a.m. on Dec. 14. She will serve the meal for the Duke Mason Band at Camp Galilee. Madalyn will close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 18, for the Northeast Vernon County Elementary Christmas
