Susie Ann Woods

Susie Ann Woods, 69, of rural El Dorado Springs, passed away March 12, 2017.  Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

[ Read More ]

Eva Grace (nee Reedy) Smith

Eva Grace (nee Reedy) Smith of Butler, passed away Monday afternoon, March 13, 2017, in Butler. Grace grew up in the Harwood area then later she and her husband, Thomas L.  Smith, farmed in the Harwood and Collins areas before moving to Butler See schowengerdtchapel.com website for more details.

[ Read More ]

Vocal Department Celebration of Districts

On March 6th, The El Dorado Springs Music Department competed at District Competition in Stockton. I am very proud and excited to announce that we have 4 young talented musicians that received a “1” rating and will be going on to State Competition in Columbia on April 29th. We also had 15 entries receive a

[ Read More ]

WHOLE LOT OF FOLKS AT ZOE’S RIBBON CUTTING

WHOLE LOT OF FOLKS AT ZOE’S RIBBON CUTTING – El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Chamber Board Members and interested folks attended the ribbon cutting at Zoe Sozo’s Whole Life Market at 215 W. Hwy. 54 in El Dorado Springs on Tuesday, March 7. Pictured are: (from left) Neil Linsenmyer, Melanie Farran, Vicky Hillsman, Todd

[ Read More ]

Forecast of March freeze raises fear of damage to early blooming plants

The calendar may still say winter, but unseasonably warm temperatures during February and March have convinced many blooming plants that spring has arrived. The bad news is that the average last frost date in southwest Missouri is April 20 meaning there is lots of time left for these happy and colorful trees and flowers to

[ Read More ]

Lions Club Peace Poster Contest

Abigail Reasner, 13 year old El Dorado Springs Christian School Buffalo, and Angelina Waldmer, 11-year-old El Dorado Springs public school Bulldog, advanced from the local Lions Club Peace Poster competition which was a bold and talented step toward becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning the local competition sponsored by the El Dorado Springs Lions

[ Read More ]

Spring Fling fundraiser for Hope

W.I.N.G.S Refuge will host their Third Annual Tri County Girls’ Night Out at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23. All proceeds go for funding the A.R.C. of Hope Women’s Domestic Violence Shelter. The evening includes a silent and a live purse auction and fashion show featuring local clothing boutiques. Finger foods will be provided and served

[ Read More ]

MDC CERTIFIES STATE CHAMPION TUPELO AT ALLRED LAKE IN BUTLER COUNTY

MDC CERTIFIES STATE CHAMPION TUPELO AT ALLRED LAKE IN BUTLER COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently certified a new state champion tupelo tree at Allred Lake in Butler County. MDC Resource Forester Mark Pelton waded out in hip-deep water to measure the tupelo that stands in Al lake. The tree has a

[ Read More ]

MDC forecasts good spring turkey season for hunters

Missouri turkey hunters can expect a good spring season overall according to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The spring turkey hunting season starts with a youth-only weekend April 8-9. The regular spring season runs April 17 through May 7. Although four consecutive years of poor hatches caused Missouri’s turkey population to decline during the

[ Read More ]

MDC offers new Permit Card for hunters, anglers, trappers

New plastic Permit Card can be customized and offers option to paper and electronic permits. Beginning April 1, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer Missouri hunters, anglers, and trappers its new Permit Card as an additional way of carrying and showing proof of most related permits. The new plastic cards are another option

[ Read More ]