Russell G. McGraw

Russell G. McGraw, 55, El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at his home. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 12, in the Church of Christ, west Hwy. 54, Nevada. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, El Dorado Springs under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Family

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Ethics reform

Among members of both parties, ethics reform has been a widely discussed topic leading up to the session. “Eric Greitens, I and other Democrats all agree that we need to root out corruption,” Kendrick said in an interview shortly after the election. He said he pushed for ethics reform during his first two years in

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Apply online for MDC spring managed turkey hunts

Missouri youth, archery and firearms turkey hunters can apply online for 2017 spring turkey managed hunts between Jan. 6 and Feb. 28 through the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) website at mdc.mo.gov/springturkeyhunts. Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined on the webpage. Drawing results will be posted March 13. Spring turkey hunting youth weekend

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Vehicle wrecks on snow

David M. Redburn, 40, El Dorado Springs, was taken by ambulance to Cedar County Memoriral Hospital with injuries reported as minor after he lost control of his eastbound 1999 Chevrolet Astro on snow covered Hwy. 54 10 miles west of town, slid off the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. According to the report by

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ElDo woman hurt in wreck

Linda G. Maberry, 69, El Dorado Springs, suffered injuries reported at moderate when her westbound 2002 Toyota Camry made a left turn in front of a northbound 2013 GMC Acadia at 2:39 p.m. Christmas day on Rt. B at I-44 four miles north of Republic. The report by Trooper A. J. Kahler said Ms. Maberry,

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Injuries serious in two car wreck

Patricia A. Pennell, 75, El Dorado Springs, suffered injuries reported as serious and was taken to Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, when her northbound 2005 Dodge Neon pulled into the path of an eastbound 2012 Hyyndai Tuscon driven by Delbert L. Phillips, 67, Waverly, at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, on Hwy. 82, six miles north

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Two wins at ECS Courtwarming

ECHS BUFFALOS CORRAL HEARTLAND MUSTANGS – The ElDo Buffalos hosted the Heartland Mustangs on Friday night, Jan. 6, at the 2017 ECHS Courtwarming. The varsity Lady Buffalos started off the evening as Coach Sarah Gingerich’s girls played fierce defense, allowing the Lady Mustangs only 19 points. At the final buzzer, the score was El Dorado

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Hunters harvest 10,602 deer during Missouri alternative-methods portion

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 10,602 deer during the alternative-methods portion of the fall firearms season, which ran Dec. 24- Jan. 3. Of the total harvest, 2,787 were antlered bucks, 1,496 button bucks, and 6,319 does. Top harvest counties were Oregon with 262 deer

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Mike Parson receives MCA Cattleman of the Year award

The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) named Mike Parson, Bolivar, the Cattleman of the Year during the 49th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show. Parson is a longtime member of MCA and a true advocate of Missouri’s agricultural industry. Parson was raised on a farm in Hickory County and currently owns a cow calf

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MDC invites public to ammunition reloading workshop

Free workshop scheduled for Jan. 21 at Andy Dalton Shooting Range near Ash Grove. Reloading ammunition can be an enjoyable hobby and it’s a way for hunters and sport shooters to customize ammunition and get good shells. People can learn more about this popular pastime at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free reloading workshop

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