CCAD marks April 1, 2025 as transition date

The Cedar County Ambulance District will have their own logo on the district’s five ambulances on April 1, 2025. For the past 12years the district has contracted with Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Mo to run the ambulances for Cedar County, Last week the Sun sat down CCAD Board President Rusty Norval and new director

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Join the fight against human trafficking in Missouri

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with the national awareness day on Jan. 11. The month is dedicated to educating the traveling public on human trafficking, what to look for, and what everyone can do to help stop it. Missouri is a transportation hub for the central United States, with large amounts of freight

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The Rock Wall

I came back from the Chamber Luncheon on Thursday to fine   grandson, Nash, standing by a large Christmas Cactus that had made its way to the floor in a broken pot. I explained to Nash that years ago there was another little boy at the office who I found standing by the very same

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ElDo Senior Center to hold breakfast fundraiser

The El Dorado Springs Senior Center will hold a breakfast fundraiser from 7-9:30 a.m. (or until we run out) Friday, Jan. 17. Menu: Regular biscuit and gravy – $3; Large biscuit and gravy – $4; Breakfast sandwich: biscuit, sausage, egg and cheese – $3

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Major drug bust in Vernon County leads to two arrests

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom In a significant law enforcement operation, Cassie Schwabe and Jeremy Bledsoe were arrested in Milo, Missouri, as part of a narcotics investigation targeting illegal drug distribution within the community. The operation was a collaborative effort between the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and the Nevada Police Department, sparked by credible

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Cedar County Election Lineup

Candidates Announced for Key Local Positions by Melanie Chance Exciting changes are on the horizon for Cedar County as we prepare for upcoming elections. In addition to the hospital board elections, where Roy Wilkins and Peggy Kenney have announced their intention to run, the El Dorado Sun has contacted the County Clerk’s office regarding candidates

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Tips to help you stay fraud free in 2025

Throughout the year, BBB tracks the riskiest scams that cost people time, money and energy – and as we welcome 2025, we’re sharing our resolutions for a fraud-free New Year. This year’s BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report found that investment and cryptocurrency scams were the riskiest, followed by employment scams and online purchase scams. Though

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Sandy Crawford Capitol report

This week marked our return to Jefferson City to start the 2025 legislative session.  As a united caucus, we stand ready to focus on the issues by moving forward and providing results.  Our priorities will be public safety, tax reform, pro-life issues, initiative petition reform and a focus on education. I am honored to serve

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New Era in Washington—What it Means for Missouri’s Fourth District

As the 119th Congress kicks off, the stage is set for a historic legislative session that will shape the future of our nation. And Missouri’s 4th District is ready to take center stage. The Republican Party’s retained majority in the House, secured majority in the Senate, and elected a Republican President have set the stage

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