ElDo Bulldogs Varsity stays in it against Hermitage, but eventually falls

El Dorado Springs Bulldogs Varsity could never quite get over the hump against Hermitage, so eventually Hermitage prevailed 13-4 on Thursday. The game was tied at three with Hermitage batting in the top of the fifth when Allyson Snodgrass induced Hostettler to ground out, but one run scored. Hermitage captured the lead in the first

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Floods and Famine

The floods are awful, but I can see the first settlers of Texas long, long ago, saying… “this will be a good place to build a town, and we’ll name it after ol’ Sam Houston hisself. We’ll have a good view of the river from here and it’ll never get this high.” My late Uncle

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Volleyball Report

by Head Coach Ashley Rogers We are currently 1-7-1. We played in the Branson Tournament on Aug. 26. We lost to Republic and Springfield Central in pool play and split with Seneca. That placed us at the top of the Bronze Bracket. We played South Iron and won in two and then played Hollister and

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Local residents chosen as State Fair Farm Family for Cedar County

Brian and Victoria Ford and family of Stockton were among the families honored during the 59th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 14 at the Missouri State Fair. The Ford family was selected as the Cedar County Missouri Farm Family by the Cedar County Extension Council and local Farm Bureau. The family includes two children,

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Fishing Report for Sept. 7

Stockton Area Report by Brad Burns Happy Hooks We are going to have a Flood Benefit Fishing Tournament on Sept. 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orleans Trail south boat ramp. $100 entry. Two man team. Five live fish weigh-in. 50% goes to the hurricane benefit and 50% payback to the top

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Cedar County Historical Society news

Prior to our regular monthly meeting of the Cedar County Historical Society Leslie James, Field Archivist for the Missouri State Archives, presented a program on prohibition in Cedar County. The program was well attended and we wish to express our appreciation to Leslie for taking the time to present the program to our group. Following

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Savvy Senior®

How to help seniors addicted to opioids Dear Savvy Senior I’m worried about my 72-year-old mother who has been taking the opioid medication Vicodin for her hip and back pain for more than a year. I fear she’s becoming addicted to the drug but I don’t know what to do. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, The

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New rotator cuff procedure helps tendons heal

The rotator cuff is one of the most important parts of the shoulder, as it consists of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place and allow the body to lift the arm and reach for items. Unfortunately, rotator cuff injuries are the most common source of shoulder pain and disability, affecting more than

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5 ideas for celebrating grandparents and forging deeper bonds with family

There’s no arguing grandparents have special relationships with their grandchildren. Whether they are a couple hours’ drive away or a flight across the country, distance doesn’t dissolve this bond. National Grandparents Day happens every September, but grandparents and families shouldn’t have to limit the celebration to just one day of the year. Here are five

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4 strategies to grow your finances in retirement

Retirement is the time in your life when you can throw off the shackles of your daily responsibilities and truly enjoy the fruits of everything you spent years working toward. It’s an empowering feeling and you’ve earned it. You’ve planned and you’ve saved, but now that you’re here, don’t make the mistake of believing your

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