June 23, 2026
Bolivar angler Scott Emmert topped the field of competitors on Stockton Lake Dec. 3 with a 5-fish limit weighing 12.73 lbs. Emmert won $579. Second place went to Kansas angler Kirk Deer with his 5-fish limit of 11.42 anchored with Big Bass of the tournament, a 3.62 lb largemouth. His payday was $576. Eric Craft
Agriculture and other specialists in southwest Missouri working with University of Missouri Extension are planning a large number of winter trainings and conferences covering a variety of timely agriculture and horticulture topics. The list of programs is being added to daily. The published list provides a comprehensive list of each event, the dates, times and
Thyroid disorders often missed in seniors Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on the overlooked problem of thyroid disease? After struggling with chronic fatigue, joint pain and memory problems, I was finally diagnosed hypothyroidism. Now, at age 70, I’m on thyroid medication and am doing great. Five years of feeling lousy. I wish I’d
Nearly 10 million adults over the age of 50 are caring for their aging parents – a number that has tripled over the past 15 years. With careers, children and grandchildren added to the mix, many baby boomers are feeling the mounting stress of caring for young, old and themselves! One way to reduce stress
Knob Knoster Panthers vs El Dorado Springs Bulldogs Friday, Dec. 9 – Game Starts: 6 p.m. Dance and cheerleading performances are at half-time Crowning is between the JV and Varsity games
Youth, 1st – EHS FFA Chapter Students Civic, 1st – Lions Club Church, 1st – Community Church Youth, 2nd – Girl Scouts Civic, 2nd – Nine Wonders Optimist Club Church, 2nd – First Baptist Church Business, 2nd – Community Springs Health Care Youth, 3rd – EHS/EMS Journalism Students Civic, 3rd – El Dorado Springs Optimist
TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ meeting room on Thursday, Dec. 1. Kay led us in singing “Deck The Fridge.” Robbie announced the winners of her Thanksgiving Challenge. The TOPS who lost 2 lbs or more after the Thanksgiving holiday were, Warren, Susan and Emily. They won free dues.
LAST CALL FOR TOYS FOR TOTS – There’s a pick-up bed full of toys at Fugate Motors ready for Santa to deliver to local children. The donation deadline is Monday, Dec. 12. If you don’t know what to buy, donations of money are gladly accepted and one of Fugate Motors elves will do the shopping
by Connie Maupin The Nov. 17 meeting Cedar County Historical Society was called to order by President Judy Nichols. Members present were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Bob Phillips, Assistant Treasurer Shirley Potts, Interim Secretary Connie Maupin, Luella Phipps, Sharyl Henry and Kenneth Potts. Nichols reported work is in progress for the reprinting of “Lyceum
Christmas and Thanksgiving Cactuses GTD If I had to guess based on the stories people have shared with me, one out of every two homes in the area where I live have either a Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus. They can become like members of the family, passed down from one generation to the next with
