September 5, 2026
BIPOLAR Q: My doctor told my daughter that he thinks she is bipolar. What does that mean? A: Bipolar is an illness than causes extreme mood changes, from times of very high energy to times of depression. Many people with bipolar show only symptoms of one or the other- usually, depression. These moods can cause
Two Good Dogs by Susan Wilson – The sequel to One Good Dog finds a worried mom taking her daughter to a new town to get a fresh start by opening a bed and breakfast, where the daughter bonds with a rescued pit bull who helps mother, daughter and his owner recover from trust issues
Deanna Kish, 43, Jerico Springs, suffered injuries reported as moderate when the northbound 1995 Toyota Celica she was driving failed to stop at a stop sign, left the roadway and struck a utility pole and trees. The mishap occurred at 6:51 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Hwy. 97 and Hwy. 3. The report by Trooper
The Cedar County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will have their 2017 Spring Salad Luncheon and Baked Goods Auction on Friday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the El Dorado Springs Christian School Gym, 1600 S. Ohio. Tickets are $5 and available at the door, at the hospital gift shop or from any Auxiliary
On Friday, April 21, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have a dance with Rod Krehbiel (from Kansas) calling. This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Nevada. Admission is $5 for adult dancers and $3 for youth dancers, Area square dancers are invited.
My Fellow Missourians: I drove to the Capitol a little early on Monday for a very special presentation. It was my privilege to present Mel Gilbert of Buffalo with a resolution in honor of completing the Passport Stamp Program with the Missouri State Park System on April 10 in conjunction with the Missouri State Park
Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson has been tasked by Governor Eric Greitens to co-chair the new Boards and Commissions Task Force. Executive Order 17-11, signed by Governor Greitens last week, calls for a task force to examine all government boards and commissions. The board will evaluate each board and commission with relation to purpose, costs incurred,
The application deadline for the University of Missouri School of Medicine Bryant Scholars Pre-admissions Program is June 1. The Lester R. Bryant Scholars Pre-Admissions Program encourages young people from rural backgrounds, who are interested in practicing medicine in a small community, to pursue a medical education. The program aims to address the critical shortage of
SCHOOL BOARD INSTALLS THREE – School Board Secretary Tania Molz administered the oath of office to (from left) Mark Burley, Darrell Eason and Terry Sheperd. The board then elected Eason as President and Greg Beydler and vice president.
COUNCILMEN SWORN IN – Jim Luster and Randy Bland, incumbents, were sworn in as newly elected El Dorado Springs councilmen on Monday, April 17, by City Clerk Lisa Allison. KENNY TURNER – who was re-elected to his Ambulance District 4 seat as a write-in. took the oath of office Monday night from County Clerk Peggy
