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Betty Lee (Fortney) Kelly, 91, passed away April 21, 2017. She was born Aug. 2, 1925. She was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Bessie Fortney; fir husband, John Werst; three brothers; four sisters; and grandson, David Kelly.

William Gene Reeder, age 66, left us early morning Sunday, April 30, 2017. He was born to William Carl Reeder and Betty Isa (Melton) Reeder in El Dorado Springs on Jan. 27, 1951. Bill graduated from El Dorado Springs High School May 1969. He enlisted in the Navy from 1969-1973. Most of this time was

How to help older drivers give up the car keys Dear Savvy Senior What tips can you recommend that can help me deal with my mom’s bad driving? At age 83, her driving abilities have declined, but I know she’s bound and determined to keep driving as long as she’s alive. Nervous Nelly Dear Nelly,

Before replacing drywall and floor coverings in your flooded home, make sure building materials have had enough time to dry out, cautions a University of Missouri Extension community emergency management specialist. Failing to do so can leave your home infested with mold. “That will create health issues in the home for years to come,” said

Heavy rains and rising rivers may flood wells. “Wells could be contaminated with bacteria, viruses or parasites that can make you ill,” said Van Ayers, an MU Extension agriculture and rural development specialist. Water from a flooded well should not be used for drinking or food preparation until the well and plumbing system have been

Woods Supermarket Chief Executive Officer, Craig Easter, announced that when it comes to grocery shopping, local residents now have an ecommerce option. Woods Supermarket’s new “Woods ON THE GO” service, is now available at all 12 locations. It allows customers to order groceries online and pick them up curbside at a time they choose. Utilizing

The 2017 Ozark Empire Fair Hay Show will have changes aimed at attracting more entrants.  The increase in haylage harvest in the region will allow farmers to enter wrapped hay whether the bales were individually wrapped or placed in an in-line wrapper. Another change is to convert the system of evaluation from Relative Feed Value