Get tips on European-style deer mounts at Sept. 22 virtual MDC program

European-style mounts is a type of taxidermy that’s gaining in popularity among hunters as a unique way to preserve memories of your deer harvest. People interested in learning about how to do a European mount should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Learning to Hunt: European Mounting Your Trophy.” This

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MDC proposes expanding bicycle use on conservation areas

Proposed regulations would allow expanded bicycle use on many conservation area service roads and/or multi-use trails while restricting access to heavily used areas and natural areas. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its Aug. 27 open meeting on proposed regulation changes that would allow the expanded

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MDC Outdoor Recreation Spotlight: 5 long hikes in central Missouri

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missourians to discover nature this fall by seeking out remote trail hiking experiences on conservation areas in central Missouri. Traversing longer trails on foot, forces us to slow down; to observe and appreciate elements of the natural world on a more intimate level. While bicycling, horse riding, or

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Bulldogs fall short opening Conference Play

by Head Football Coach Kelley Beckner This past Friday your hometown Bulldogs traveled south once again to face off against the Bison of Buffalo. It was the first contest to be counted towards a conference championship. The Bulldogs fell 53-12. A slow start plagued the visiting team which forced an uphill battle the remaining portion

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Fishing Report

Taberville Report By Bobby Dain Dains Fish Farm The Osage River just got good again yesterday (Sept. 10). It was up from that rain and went back  down. They are catching blue cats on just about anything you put on, I’m selling shad, carp, perch, crawdads and bullheads. One kid came in yesterday with a

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REMEMBERING 9/11

Vietnam Veteran Gary Vickers’s entry in the Schell City Fall Festival Parade consisted of 13 coffins draped in American Flags to honor the 13 service men and women that were killed as the Americans were attempting  to leave Afghanistan.

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Miller-Boultinghouse Reunion scheduled

The annual Miller-Boultinghouse Reunion is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 19, at the El Dorado Springs Community Center. All family and friends are welcome to meet around noon for food and fellowship.

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Happy 90th Birthday Mary Louise Johannigmeier

by Marge Zink, Julia Snethen, submitted by Beverly Pelkey Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Linda Wangsing was titled “Wonderfully Made; Believe it”  from Romans 12:1-2. You are always welcome to join us for worship 9 a.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. Tuesday for Bible Study. Happy 90th Birthday Mary Louise Johannigmeier. Mt.

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El Dorado Springs R-2 Board meets

On Thursday Sept. 9, the El Dorado Springs R-2 Board of Education met in regular session. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. and after the consent agenda was approved, the board heard updates regarding the successful completion of a project to demolish a structure at 1013 S. Park and turn that lot

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