Mt. Zion Club has all day meeting

Mt. Zion Club met Sept. 22, at the home of Doris Murphy, rural Harwood. Nine ladies enjoyed their annual picnic with grilled hamburgers and all the fixings. Roll call was answered by a school classmate you remember? It was decided to begin meeting the third Wednesday of the month, next meeting will Oct. 20, at

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TOPS health tip: Be grateful for what you have

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Sept. 23, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Robbie C, co- leader, called the meeting to order. Our Leader, Linda H is taking a vacation this week; we hope she is having

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Happy 68th anniversary to Leroy and Dortha Swopes

Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Submitted by Beverly Pelkey Morning message at Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Linda Wangsing was “ Jesus Heals” from Acts 9:36-43. You are always welcome to join us for Worship Sunday at 9 a.m., Tuesday Bible study at 9 a.m. Sympathy and prayers to the family of Melvin Taylor

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ECS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS MEDAL AT HEARTLAND INVITATIONAL

The ECS Buffalos competed in the Heartland XC Invitational at Camp Galilee on Saturday, Sept. 18. There were three age divisions; 12 & under, 14 & under and high school. Medals were presented to the top five positions in each division to both male and female athletes. ECS medal winners; 12 & under 1st place,

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Cedar County Memorial Hospital Fundraiser Oct. 7

By Jeanne G. Hoagland, Marketing Director Cedar County Memorial Hospital is looking ahead with plans for the 13th annual fundraiser slated for the evening of Thursday, Oct. 7, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on the west lawn of the hospital. (Alternate weather date is Wednesday, Oct. 13.) With much to celebrate we have themed

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Cedar Co. COVID-19 stats for Sept. 20

Reported cases since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (1624) Active COVID-19 cases (10) # of deaths (30 confirmed PCR, 8 by antigen. Updated Sept. 14). Total Cedar County Test Count (total of negative line list + # positive cases) Negative Cedar County Test Count (28431 reported to CCHD on Sept. 19). Positive Cedar County Test Count

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Senior Center re-opening Oct. 18

Hello friends: We have some important news! We are preparing to reopen the El Dorado Springs Senior Center at 604 South Forest on Monday, October 18 for in-person dining, services, and recreation. We want to welcome all our old and new friends for lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The center will be open

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Volunteer Board Members needed

The Lighthouse Children’s Theatre is looking for new volunteer board members. The recent pandemic required us to take an unexpected break from our annual performances, but we would like to see kids back on stage by next summer. We are currently seeking adults who are interested in making an impact in the lives of the

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Pedestrian struck on Hwy. 54

On September 17, officers  responded to the intersection of US 54 Hwy. and S. Park St. concerning a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. According to witnesses on the scene, this accident apparently occurred when the pedestrian entered the crosswalk against the crosswalk control signal and was struck by an eastbound vehicle.

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Man found deceased inside home

On Sept. 17, officers responded to 215 West Hightower concerning a check the well being.  Upon arrival officers located Johnnie D. Billings, 56, of El Dorado Springs, deceased inside the home. The investigation revealed the theft of a black 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle. Investigators of the Missouri State Highway Patrol are assisting in the investigation.

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