August 17, 2026
While new flowering species are introduced on a fairly regular basis, very few have supplanted longtime garden favorites such as geraniums and petunias, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. An exception is calibrachoa, or “callie” for short. Introduced in the 1990s, this diminutive relative of petunia has become one of the hottest sellers
I got acquainted Tuesday with a lady who took care of me when I was a tiny baby. Vivian Lavon Root went to work and live at Martha Chambers Emergency Hospital at age 14 in October 1946. I was born there on Dec. 14, 1946. Vivian Reeves ended her earthly journey on Easter Sunday after
BODY IDENTIFIED – The individual that was found in the Osage River has been identified as Onie Franklin Chambers, 61, also known as Franky or Chief. His last known whereabouts was in the Kansas City area around Feb. 9, 2018. According to the Medical Examiner, the cause of death is unknown at this time. This
CHILLY DAY FOR HUNTING EGGS – For just a few minutes the sun broke through the gray clouds that hovered over the El Dorado Springs City Park on Saturday, March 31. The Saturday before Easter is the traditional time for the El Dorado Springs Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt. The air was cool and the
During the public Forum segment of the El Dorado Springs City Council meeting on Monday, April 2, Glenda Baker discussed the city-wide clean-up scheduled for April 21. She said groups should meet by 9 a.m. at the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce office. She said that more information about the clean – up can
Sac Osage Retired School Employees’ Association announces the opening of applications for The Nellie Nicholas Memorial Teaching Scholarship. Students who have previously received a scholarship may re-apply if they continue to meet the necessary criteria. Scholarships are not available for graduate work. REQUIREMENTS: *Applicants must have graduated from the El Dorado Springs R-2 School or
DUSTING OFF THE BOTTLE – The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Kensey Esry and her new business, Dust On The Bottle, a bar located at 3115 S Hwy 32, El Dorado Springs, on Friday, March 30. The establishment is open Wed. – Sat. from 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m..
On Friday, April 6, Mo-Kan Square Dancers will sponsor a dance with Jay Wright calling. This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission is $5 for adult dancers and $3 for youth dancers. All area dancers are invited to attend. For more
DATE: March 29, 2018 Cedar County Ambulance District PO BOX 669, Stockton, MO 65785 LOCATION: Stockton Ambulance Barn Meeting called to order at 6:01 Roll call Present: John Wilson Chairman Nadine Sinclair Keith Kasco Sec/Tres. Rusty Norval Evelyn Boyle Absent Kenny Turner Vice Chairman Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Sinclair to approve the
The Cedar County Democratic Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the courthouse in Stockton. Hallie Thompson, democratic contender for the 4th Congressional District in Missouri will be our guest speaker for the evening. Hallie will face-off with Renee Hoagenson in the August primary to run against Vicky Hartzler. May the best
