August 25, 2026
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that strong winds, low humidity and dry conditions this time of year means extra caution is needed to avoid unexpected wildfires. According to MDC’s Forestry Division, the main cause of wildfires is improper burning of debris such as leaves or brush piles. “It’s been drier and warmer
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 7,728 deer during the antlerless portion of the fall firearms deer season, which ran Dec. 1-3. Top harvest counties were Callaway with 250, Macon with 212, and Pike with 205 deer checked. Last year’s harvest total was 6,503. MDC
Check-in services that can help seniors stay put Dear Savvy Senior Are there any services you know of that check in on elderly seniors who live alone. I worry about my 84-year-old father falling or having a medical emergency, and not being able to get to the phone to call for help. And he won’t
“You can be one of those people who live in the past and relive the glory days, but I’m living the best days of my life now,” said Bill, a police chief, father of four children and grandfather of two grandchildren. Bill isn’t living without obstacles. He has experienced a number of orthopedic injuries and
by Connie Maupin The Cedar County Historical Society held their monthly meeting Nov 27 in the museum in Stockton. Those in attendance were President Judy Nichols; Vice President Judith Cain; Secretary Connie Maupin; Treasurer Shirley Potts; and members – Luella Phipps, Kenneth Potts, Joe B. Phillips, Bob Phillips, Chris Barber and visitor, Ellis Benham. Bob
Invasion of the Asian Ladybug You’ve seen them, haven’t you, sitting on a windowsill, lurking in a corner, maybe even walking across a piece of furniture? This could be the title of one of those B-rated horror movies if it didn’t involve something as cute as a little red ladybug, something most people associate in
by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will be closed after breakfast on Friday, Dec. 8. She will serve the meal for the Duke Mason show at El Dorado Springs. She will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, so she can attend the Elementary Christmas program at the Schell City School.
Marilyn Entrikin said she was in St. Luke’s Hospital for a week. She is home now. She is weak and gets tired easily. Marilyn, we will be thinking of you always. Our cat, Whitey, decided yesterday she was going to sit in the Kleenex box on the coffee table. After struggling, she flattens the box.
Twilight Gardeners Garden Club met in the home of Jeana Oschsner on Nov. 21. President Ursula Fuller called the meeting to order with the Club Collect. Roll Call (what birds do you hope to attract in your garden) Doug Abbas, Jennifer Bland, Donna Cooper, Ursula Fuller, Rama Hart, Jeana Oschner, Sharon Lansing, Carolyn West, Ramona
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Meeting Room on Thursday, Nov. 30. Leader Sheryl Walker opened the meeting and Kay S. led us in singing “Our TOPS”. We said our pledges and Sheryl led us in roll call. Twenty-eight weighed in today and the chapter
