June 27, 2026
Lt. Gov. Mike Parson has announced a “Vacation Missouri” photo contest. All Missourians and those who visit Missouri are encouraged to submit their photography work for the contest. Winners will receive a proclamation from the Lieutenant Governor, an invitation to the Capitol for a recognition ceremony, and have their work displayed in the State Capitol
Tom Larson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that an El Dorado Springs woman was sentenced in federal court July 26 for a mail fraud scheme by which she stole more than $380,000 from her employer and to filing a false tax return. Regina Allison, 47, of El Dorado Springs,
OPIOIDS Q: My doctor is reluctant to give me narcotics for my back pain. I don’t understand what the big deal is. I hurt all the time due to arthritis in my back. A: Opioids are medicines used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. They may be used for pain that you have had
The ElDo Youth Center Board thanks everyone who made the 50/50 drawing a success. Six hundred dollars was raised for the Center. ElDo Youth provides summer camps, an after-school program and a teen program for the youth of the community. Congratulations to the $600 drawing winner, J.A.P. Sherry Wiseman ElDo Youth Board Secretary Thank you
Central Methodist University’s Heather Trytsman, from Walker, Mo., was one of over 500 CMU students to graduate in the spring. Graduates included students from Central’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES). This comprises CMU’s main campus in Fayette, extended locations and online programs. Trytsman earned a
On Saturday, Oct. 7, Vernon County 4-H will host the 54th Annual 4-H Chicken BBQ. This is the major fundraiser for the 4-H program in Vernon County. 4-H members have tickets for sale at this time and tickets are also available at the Extension Office in the Vernon County Courthouse. Come out and enjoy at
Sunday Band program to be held at Community Springs Nursing Home Everyone had fun last Saturday as the Band celebrated Christmas in July. We played Christmas music and Santa, Mrs. Claus and a cute little elf dropped by for a visit to our lovely park. The bandstand was decorated with lights and decorations. We’d like
On Friday, Aug. 4, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will hold a dance with Jay Wright calling from 7:30 to 10 p.m in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds Nevada. Admission is $5 per adult dancer and $3 per youth dancer. All area dancers and interested persons are invited. For more information, call
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians On Thursday, July 20, I attended the 52nd Anniversary Celebration of the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA) at the Appleton City Park. Dedicated to empowering people to make positive change by coordinating and administering resources, WCMCAA offers a variety of services including: Community Development, Community Empowerment, Early Childhood Education,
After President Donald Trump announced significant changes to Department of Defense policy Wednesday, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) released the following statement: “President Trump’s decision today to rescind Obama’s transgender military policy has the best interests of the military in mind, and I thank him for taking this decisive action,” saidCongresswoman Vicky Hartzler, who serves on
