El Dorado Springs Community Foundation receives grant

A $10,000 grant from the Coover Regional Recovery Grant Program has been awarded to the El Dorado Springs Community Foundation to offer assistance to its community. El Dorado Springs Community Foundation is seeking applications from local civic organizations as they work to replace lost revenue from fund raising as a result of Covid restrictions. This

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The Rock Wall

Saturday afternoon I was guarding the home nest while Kimball was at the office. I answered the phone and it was Fern Barkley. Sheila Benham’s mother. She had seen my mention of Peggy Jones and wanted to know how to call her. I told her she is at Park View in Bolivar and gave her

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BBB: tips on buying a used car in a pandemic

Buying a used car can be a smart financial decision, especially if your budget is limited. However, failing to do your homework before you buy can put you in a disastrous or even dangerous situation. Nationally, Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives thousands of complaints about used car dealers every year. In Eastern and Southwest Missouri

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Parson proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention month in Missouri

“As a former law enforcement officer, I understand the devastating impact abuse and neglect can have on a child’s life. It is critical that we continue to raise awareness about child abuse prevention and remind Missourians that children are relying on us to protect them,” Governor Parson said. “I also want to thank the many

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Authorities searching for suspect after pursuit with stolen vehicle

Authorities are searching for a Nevada resident after warrants were issued Wednesday for a suspect involved in a stolen vehicle. Officials say Joshua Hallam, 38 of Nevada is wanted for resisting arrest and driving while revoked. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on a two-tone Chevy Suburban that

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Square Dance Friday night

On Friday, April 16, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will hold a dance with Kenton Sullivan as caller.  This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec/Dining Hall Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada.  Admission is $5 per dancer. For more information, call the Eberts at 417-667-3069 or the Millers at

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State vaccinators administer more than 300,000 vaccines in seven days

State of Missouri vaccination teams supporting mass and targeted vaccination events across the state have now administered more than one-quarter million vaccines to Missourians. This total is in addition to vaccines administered by high throughput health centers, local public health agencies, federally qualified health centers, pharmacies, and other community enrolled providers. “Our state teams have

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Fire report for week of April 4

On Monday, April 5, at 3 a.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on S. Jackson for a reported structure fire. Trucks 2 and 5 and nine firefighters responded. Later that afternoon at 5:21 p.m., Olympia Fire Department needed our help with additional water. Tanker 1 and seven firefighters helped.

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MDC, A.T Still University ask Missourians to send ticks for research

MDC and A.T. Still University are asking Missourians to save ticks they find and send them to the University for scientific research to learn more about ticks and pathogens they may carry. Most people who have ventured through Missouri woods, fields, yards and other outdoor environments have encountered ticks. These small, creepy crawlers climb on

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Be a Mason: Making a difference

Part 3 of 3 Give freely of yourself and asking nothing in return Of all the cardinal virtues, none is more valued in Masonry than selfless giving. Examples of Masonic charity are beneficent. Masons in North America contribute nearly $3-million every day to relieve suffering and for the enrichment of mankind. Masons are founding sponsors

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