Learn about frogs at MDC May 11 virtual program

“Frogs” is probably not the first answer that comes to mind when people are asked to list things that make spring and summer enjoyable. However, our warm-weather months would definitely be different – and very likely, not as pleasant – were it not for the variety of frogs that live around us. People can learn

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MDC virtual program to focus on native plants for landscaping

Many people are discovering that when it comes to flowers and shrubs around their homes, plants that are native to this region have a number of advantages over exotic species from other parts of the world. If you’re interested in adding some native beauty to the flowerbeds and gardens around your house, be sure to

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ElDo Bulldogs improved to 13-3 on the season

El Dorado Springs played three games during the week of April 23rd. The Bulldogs traveled to Sherwood on Monday, to Stockton on Wednesday, and hosted Lamar on Friday. During the week the Bulldogs came away with three victories; Sherwood 19-2, Stockton 13-0, and Lamar 11-4. The Bulldogs got off to a good start in their

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MDC reports CWD results for 2020-2021 season

CWD testing efforts continued despite COVID-19 challenges with MDC confirming 44 new cases of the deadly deer disease. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/CWD. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports it has completed its monitoring, management, and testing efforts for its 2020-2021 chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance year. From those efforts, MDC reports it collected more

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Missouri man pulls new state-record sucker from Roark Creek

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Harvey Smith of Sparta for snagging a new state-record white sucker. Smith was fishing March 27 when he snagged the 6-pound, 2-ounce fish from Roark Creek in Taney County. The previous record under alternative methods was a 5-pound, 1-ounce fish caught from Lake Taneycomo. “It’s kind of funny,

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TRES FOR TREY

El Dorado Springs High School Senior Trey Graves affixed three Trey Graves name plaques to the Bulldog Wrestling wall located next to the upper gym. Trey, in the company of his family and friends, placed a plaque in the Century Club,  District Title and State Placer columns.

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El Dorado Springs Varsity Softball update

El Dorado Springs Bulldogs Varsity weathered a scare by Buffalo in the third inning where El Dorado Springs Bulldogs Varsity coughed up three runs, but El Dorado Springs Bulldogs Varsity still won 7-3 on Thursday. Bella Young, Darby Armstrong, and Kelsey Williams each had RBIs in the frame. El Dorado Springs Bulldogs Varsity got things

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SENIOR NIGHT IN ELDO

The Lady bulldogs Softball Team held their Senior Night on April 22, the same night they played Buffalo. ElDo had only one senior – Haylee Smith. Haylee is the daughter of Brandy and Johnathon Smith. She played softball all four years of high school. After graduation Haylee plans on attending MSSU where she will major

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Optimist Club three person scramble planned

The El Dorado Springs Optimist Club will have a three person scramble golf tournament on Saturday, May 8. Morning and afternoon tee times.  For more information call James Brackenridge at 876-8776 or Dick Gardner 296-0038.

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Fishing report for Caplinger Mills

It’s taking me awhile to get back into the swing of things, but I’m working at it. Kimball told me a lady called and asked about the fishing at Caplinger Mills. Friday, I called and talked to a gentleman and told him would call back Monday. I just called and talked to a lady named

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