August 27, 2026
CANDY FOR THE CARTWRIGHTS – Ashley Cartwright and her four children spent Saturday evening trolling for treats at the El Dorado Springs Optimist Club Annual Spooktacular in the Park. While kids were loading up with goodies and participating in the costume contest, others were having the bejabbers scared out of them in the National Honor
ARRESTED – Over the weekend, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department arrested Charles Green in Schell City area on a warrant out of Cedar County. He was held in the Vernon County jail a few hours then transferred to Cedar County. The Vernon County Sheriff does not do press releases on a warrant arrests. Cedar County
Man shot in head identified On Monday, Oct. 23, El Drado Springs officers responded to the intersection of South Summer and East Joe Davis Streets concerning a subject lying partially in the street. Upon arrival officers identified the subject as Brandon S. Keith, 34, of El Dorado Springs. He was unresponsive with injuries to his
The El Dorado Springs Christmas Basket committee is pleased to announce that the distribution date for food baskets and gifts will be Dec. 16 at the First Baptist Church on Main Street. Recipients should plan to pick up the gifts and food on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and should bring
On Halloween Night, Oct. 31, 1947, Don Sr. and Bertha Woods opened their first store in Long Lane, Mo. To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of this unique achievement, the 12 Woods Supermarkets have been having a month-long sale and sweepstakes. The sweepstakes Grand Prize is a 2017 Ford Fusion. On Oct. 25 one finalist from
He’s here. Adrian called us from the hospital at 8 a.m. Saturday and said the staff told her she would have a baby before she went home. Change of plans – Adrian and Cain planned to take their nephew, Gus, to the zoo that day. Robert Van Gilfoil was born at 6:16 p.m. on Saturday,
CARBON MONOXIDE Q: My dad was taken to the ER with carbon monoxide poisoning. What are the symptoms and is there anything we need to worry about after this, if we got the problem fixed in his house? A: This occurs when you breathe air with too much carbon monoxide. The gas has no color,
Caroline: Little House Revisited by Sarah Miller – Authorized by the Little House estate, a retelling of the early pioneering journey of the Ingalls family is told from the perspective of a pregnant Caroline, who in the frigid winter of 1870 leaves the safety of Wisconsin for a life of hazards and promises in unsettled
Looking for something different to do this weekend? Enjoy a meal of pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, beverage and dessert followed by all the trivia you can answer. Get a group of four together, pick up a team ticket at Community Bank and help raise funds for the after-school program and other youth-oriented projects
The Christian Motorcyclists Association will have a garage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the El Dorado Springs Optimist Club. Come support “Run for the Son.” At 6 p.m. there will be a free chili dog feed. Everyone is welcome to come join in on the fellowship.
