Michael W. Miles

It is with great sorrow that Michael Warren Miles passed on July 29, 2021. But, it is with great joy to know that Michael joined his father, Doran Miles; mother, Mary Miles; brother, Brad Miles; and beloved son, William Neibel, for eternity in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Born in Victoria, Canada, on

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Chris Riley

Chris Riley, 53, El Dorado Springs, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Memorial graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall with Dale Swift officiating.  Memorials are suggested to family choice an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com. Born Jan. 2, 1968,

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Visit the sights of the many Missouri State Parks

Graham Cave State Park A walk in Graham Cave State Park is a walk through ancient history. Artifacts uncovered in Graham Cave reveal that people occupied the cave 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. To walk through the park’s 386 scenic acres, which includes the diverse Graham Cave Glades Natural Area, is to walk in the

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Fishing Report

Taberville Report By Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm It’s ben so hot they are just now starting to fish again. One guy is catching a lot of nice fish using bullheads. Another guy is fishing. One kid said they caught one last week on a rod and reel that weighed 50 lbs. There’s like two

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Cedar County Historical Society annual meeting

by Connie Maupin Members attending the annual meeting were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Judith Cain, Secretary Connie Maupin, Treasurer Anna L. Hopkins, Sharyl Henry, Luella Phipps, Don Cain, Chris Barber and Virginia Barber. Secretary Connie Maupin gave the yearly report of membership showing 25 life members, 23 regular members and 2 honorary members. The

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Mt. Zion Club to celebrate 98th year

by Marge Zink & Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Linda Wansing was titled “Getting Ready” from Matthew 13:1-9. You are welcome to join us for worship Sunday at 9 a.m. Mt. Zion area has had a hot week of weather and a rain shower Saturday afternoon keeping every

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What’s wrong with this picture?

IT”S NO PICNIC WITHOUT A MERRY – GO-ROUND – If the lack of a Merry-Go-Round and a Ferris Wheel was of great concern to the throngs of people who piled into downtown El Dorado for the three nights of the Annual Picnic, they didn’t say much about it. However, for a lot of local folk

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Overall winner

TALENT CONTEST PICKS CHARITY CLAYTON – At the end of the Picnic Talent contest on Friday, July 23. Charity Clayton stood out as the overall winner out of a field of 24 competitors across three age groups. More pictures next week.

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