October 13, 2026
MDC reports 33 CWD positives out of nearly 24,500 samples tested The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports 33 new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) have been found following the testing of 24,486 free-ranging Missouri deer through its 2017-2018 sampling and testing efforts. The new cases were from the following counties: Adair (3), Cedar
Davis came into my office last Tuesday and told me he had been trying to find a good time to talk to me but couldn’t. So he launched into it. “I’m getting married Saturday.” I had the presence of mind to congratulate him. I had met his fiancé twice but couldn’t pick her out of
NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMP – It was only three short weeks ago that Lotus Van Dyk won a Missouri State Wrestling Title in the U/14 Girls Division in the 130 – 139 lbs. bracket. After securing a birth to go compete at Nationals, Lotus took full advantage of this opportunity and made her dreams come true.
by Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck Spring is here. It is that time of the year when the grass is growing and taking care of the odds and ends that have cluttered up our yards due to winter weather is upon us. I would like to take the time to inform our citizens of some of
OREN MARTIN CELEBRATES 102 – Just a few months ago, Oren Martin was still on his farm south of Dederick where he had lived for about 70 years. Recently he moved into Community Springs and celebrated his 102 birthday there on Tuesday, April 10. Oren was one of thirteen children born to Charlie and
Superintendent Charles Naas told the Sun: Several years ago (2014), the NEVC Board passed Policy 1432 which allowed for the district to designate teachers as School Protection Officers once the teachers received the required training. All information about these personnel would be confidential and protected – even under the Sunshine Law. If you enter any
Editor: Bill Clinton once said, “All Americans are rightfully disturbed by the number of illegal aliens entering our country.” Harry Reid stated, “Our borders have overflowed with illegal immigrants, placing tremendous burdens on our criminal justice system, schools and social programs.” Hillary Clinton quipped, “I am, you know, adamantly against illegal immigrants…We can do more
Editor: The U.S. has a long history of hate, prejuding people and blaming people. Starting with the African Americans, Natives, us women, Catholics and Jews and continuing with today’s blatant dislike of us LGBTQ people, Moslems, Hispanics, immigrants and people who have had abortions. In between, don’t forget we brought the Chinese here to build
A recent College Board survey revealed that one year of college education can cost an average for tuition, fees and room and board, $20,770 for a four year college and $47,700 for a private one. With rates for higher education continuing to rise 3-4% annually, high school students and their families often scramble to manage
The El Dorado Springs Preschool, located in the El Dorado Springs Lion’s Club building, is now accepting enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year. Children must be three or four years of age by July 31 to attend. Please contact Jan Daniel at 876-2525 for more information or to request an enrollment form.
