October 26, 2026
HELPING WITH THE GHOSTS AND GOBLINS- The local VFW Post 257 continued its long-standing tradition of helping children have a safe Halloween. This year, Monday, Oct. 31, they were visited by 728 people, served 560 hotdogs, popped 40 lbs. of popcorn and scooped 120 lbs. of ice for sno cones. They also tagged children’s costume
Pretty much the conference includes what we do now. One of the schools, Butler, doesn’t have cross country. A few of the schools have wrestling, a few of them don’t. I thnk most of them do, actually. Q. Will there be academic conference activities? Definitely. We’re not pinned down on those exactly. We got through
On Tuesday, the Sun interviewed Supt. Mark Koca about the no tax increase bond issue which will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. Q. What is a no tax increase bond issue? Basically, it’s a fancy way of saying it would extend the current body issue at its current level. Q. How many years? It
TYLER GOATLEY WINS DISTRICT RACE – On Saturday, Bulldog Cross Country runner, Senior Tyler Goatley (left) dominated the district race winning in 17.11 on a tough course. Joining him on the medal stand were (center) Isaac Ashton – 2nd and Zach Adams – 3rd.
The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce has embarked on the pledge drive for the “Sidewalk to the Future” Phase Two. The project has a central focus on children’s safety, but it will benefit the community in many ways. Timeline When asked about the timeline of Phase Two Chamber Director Jackson Tough said, “We are
The library will be collecting one item of non-perishable food for each dollar in fines from Nov. 11 to Dec. 16. The food will benefit the local food pantries. Please no out of date or opened food. Paper goods and pet food are welcomed.
In closing of the General Election held on Nov. 8, a public test of the vote tabulating equipment will be conducted in the Courthouse at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The public is welcome to attend.
Editor: It is said that Ben Franklin told a woman, when asked in 1787: “Well, Doctor, what have we got—a Republic or a Monarchy?” He said: “A Republic, if you can keep it.” The United States has certainly almost not survived as a republic once, the Civil War, and possibly another time or two. Questioning
Editor: Our nation today is facing a challenging time, perhaps the most challenging 200 plus year history. Not just the fear of terrorism, the risk of an economic collapse or the threats of war, but because we have drifted away from the founding principles and values that made the USA the greatest free society the
ALLERGIES Q: Why are my allergies always worse in the early fall? A: In this area, ragweed allergies are worse this time of year. If you go out in the fields, you can see a yellow haze on your four-wheeler. If you are allergic, you know you are in trouble- wheezing, eyes swelling and sometimes,
