October 4, 2026
The journalism program at El Dorado Springs High School doesn’t stop just because it’s summer. Students worked during the first few weeks of summer to finish the High School yearbook and to edit the Middle School yearbook. Editors met with their sponsor, Mrs. Amber Francis, and Josten’s representative, Jeff Jasper, several times throughout the summer
Clean line no better the second time by Blake Hurst, President of Missouri Farm Bureau Well, they’re back. The Grain Belt Clean Line project has re-submitted an application to the Public Service Commission of Missouri for certification as a utility, which would give the company the power of eminent domain. The original application was denied
To the Class of 1966 for a most memorable evening with many of my favorite people. How exciting to be greeted with so many smiling faces and big bear hugs as I was escorted to the table decorated with our colors and a beautiful bouquet of dark red roses. It was a place for one-on-one
Dortha Fugate, 96, of rural El Dorado Springs, passed away at her home on Thursday evening, July 28, 2016. Dortha was born Sept. 4, 1919, in St. Clair County to Howard and Pearl (Cochran) Smith. Dortha attended the Union Point School through the eighth grade. She married Buddy Fugate on Dec. 3, 1934. They were
Bernadette “Berni” Berning (Preis), 62, left this life on July 27, 2016. Berni was born on Aug. 18, 1953, in Los Angeles, CA, to Bernard Preis and Margaret Grindstaff. She lived most of her adult life in El Dorado Springs. Berni was raised by her loving foster parents, Herbert and Claudia Hennes. She grew up
Raymond Carl Shellhorn, 75, Independence, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Raymond was born Jan. 31, 1941, in Montevallo, to Jesse and Viola Shellhorn. Brother, Robert Shellhorn, sisters, Rosalee Bogart and Rhonda Friar. He married Shirley Mae Rice April 2, 1960, and had two children, Stacy and Kevin (wife, Julie), two grandchildren, Jessica and Amanda,
Leslie Wooten, 67, El Dorado Springs, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away July 26, 2016, in Springfield. He was born in Hamburg, IA, to Irene (Cook)Wooten and Clyde Wooten. Les served in the Air Force, including a tour of Vietnam and was a Staff Sgt. at the time of his discharge. He was a retired
Marian was born May 5, 1920 in Humboldt, KS, the daughter of Leslie Henry Sims and Anna (Hall) Sims. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence. She was united in marriage to Joseph A. Roberts on Nov. 22, 1941 in Independence. The couple raised their two sons, J. C. and Charles A. on
Billy Neuenschwander, (left) Missouri Department of Conservation Resource Tech, presents a check for $2,973.97 to James Goodman, Schell City Volunteer Fire Chief. It is that time of year again where local fire departments are receiving grant checks from the Conservation Department. The intent of the grant program is to organize, train and equip fire protection
Mo-Kan Square Dancers will offer beginning mainstream dance lessons starting on Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. Jay Wright will be the instructor. These will be held in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Nevada. The first lesson is free and new students will be accepted on Aug. 9,
