June 24, 2026
SKATE TOWN ROLLS TO GRAND PRIZE – With a bevy of elves on roller skates leading the way, Skate Town took the grand prize award among floats in the 2016 El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade which was themed “Hollywood Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 3. That was after Skate Town claimed first place in the Business
Marty Jones spent over 100 hours getting his Christmas display ready at 306 West Broadway. He put up 48,267 lights that will be illuminated from 6 to 10 p.m. from Dec. 8 through New Year’s Eve. For the best viewing, go both ways around the city block.
Santa Claus is coming to Shopko Hometown. On Saturday, Dec. 10, Santa will be at our Shopko Hometown store in El Dorado Springs to visit with area children and be available for photos from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parents may take their own pictures of their children with Santa Claus as a photographer will
“El Dorado Springs had a cool but beautiful day for the 2016 Christmas Parade on Saturday. There were 65-70 participating businesses, churches, equestrians, civic, youth groups and others in the ‘Hollywood Christmas’ Parade. The day drew a very large crowd that was spread over several blocks along Main Street through the Wonder City’s downtown. We
Hometown care for your family – Kelsie Fiss is a fourth year University of Kansas pharmacy student from Prairie Village, KS. Her interest in pharmacy started after seeing the role a pharmacist played in the care of her Grandpa. She saw the importance of being able to advocate and educate patients on their medicines and
ALZHEIMER’S Q: My mother had Alzheimer’s and I’m getting older and am worried that I may be going to get it. A: Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. There are actually several different kinds, but it is by far the most common. It causes memory loss and affects judgment, language, and behavior. You may
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Dec. 8, for the phenomenal Duke Mason Band and friends for a Christmas dinner and concert presented by the Opera House Arts Council. Duke has performed throughout the United States and is a wonderful entertainer. The dinner begins at 5 p.m. at the Community Center and the concert will follow
$1,000 Scratchers winners during November were: Kim Neale and Rita Ryer, both from El Dorado Springs.
The El Dorado Springs R-II Schools Board will meet on Dec. 8 in the HS/MS Library/Media Center. At 6 p.m. there will be an executive session. The open session will convene at 7 p.m. Meeting Agenda: The first order of business will be recognition of retirees Janie Tourtillott and Bob Cornell. In new business the
Santa Claus is coming to town in Schell City. At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Schell City community building. Refreshments will be served. Please bring your camera to take pictures with Santa. Sponsored by City of Schell City, Shell City Rural Volunteer Fire Department and Schell City Community Betterment.
