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New officers were appointed to the OATS, Inc. Board of Directors at their meeting on Dec. 1. Krissy Sinor of Walnut Grove was elected President and will being her reign in January 2021. She will replace outgoing Board President Mel Sundermeyer of Holt Summit, who served the previous two years. OATS, Inc. will be celebrating

During Wenesday’s briefing at the state Capitol, Governor Mike Parson provided an update on the initial distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. “We have been preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine for many months now, and everything has gone according to our state vaccine plan,” Governor Parson said. “Hospital administrators, health care workers, and Missourians from

Monday, Governor Mike Parson granted pardons to 24 individuals who have demonstrated a changed lifestyle and desire to move on from past behaviors. “If we are to be a society that believes in forgiveness and second chances, then it is the next chapter in these individuals lives that will matter most,” Governor Parson said. “We

Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, but his story stretches all the way back to the 3rd century, when Saint Nicholas walked

If you don’t have time or space for a large Christmas tree, consider a Norfolk Island pine. “Many stores sell these evergreen houseplants during the holidays,” says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Pat Miller. “These easy-to-grow plants often come decorated and are perfect for gift-giving or to keep for yourself.” Norfolk Island pines grow slowly

The Student Council at El Dorado Christian School has been very busy. They are a group of hard workers with thoughtful hearts.  When the announcement was made that the 2020 El Dorado Christmas Parade had been cancelled, the ECS students were disappointed; however, it didn’t break their giving spirit.  They, with 100% support from ECS

TOPS MO # 9319 El Dorado Springs TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Dec. 17, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Carol led us in singing “Walkedy, Walk, Walk.” We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Congratulations Linda

Members of the Osage Prairie Thundering Toms donated 800 lbs of venison to the Hope Center in El Dorado Springs. The Thundering Toms participate in “Share the Harvest” every year. They also take donations. Remember the Thundering Toms banquet in at the Nevada Eagles on March 5.- Pictured are (from left), Danita Ehlers, Adam Scott

MDC agents around the state are joining other “cops” in Shop With A Cop events where they take local kids in need shopping for Christmas and a meal. Thank you conservation agents and others in law enforcement for helping hundreds of kids around the state have a merrier Christmas.

By Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will be closed Christmas Day, Dec. 25 through Sunday, Dec. 27. She will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28. She will close at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24. Mr. and Mrs. Joey Coy, Hunter and Amy of Calhoun spent the weekend in the home of Jerry