BBB: Seasonal job applicants need to start early, beware of scams

With millions of people laid off or furloughed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, competition for season employment this holiday season will be fierce. Shipping companies and online retailers like Amazon have seen their business boom as the pandemic has driven online shopping through the roof, and it is expected they will hire thousands of seasonal

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Free GED/High School Equivalency classes at Liston Center

Get the skills you need to pass the GED/HiSET Exam from 9:30 – 12: 30 on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Liston Center, 508 N. Main Street in El Dorado Springs. Instruction is by Vicki Hillsman. If childcare is a barrier, let us know; we have funding to provide this service while the parent is

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BIG NIGHT FOR EL DORADO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

The El Dorado Christian school held their annual fundraising auction on Thursday, Nov. 5. It qualified as the best auction since records have been kept – over $43,000. Auctioneers Shannon Mays and Larry Hacker, with help from Ringman Kent Bland kept the crowd bidding.

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Fire report for week of Nov. 1

On Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 5:32 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to Allison Rd., south of Fields, to a report of fire in the ditch. Fire was out upon arrival. Truck 5 and six firefighters responded. Then, at 7:06 p.m. the department was dispatched to a reported large fire on the parking lot of

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VOTE FOR THE SPOTTED PARTY

Here is a feel good vote for 2020–help Dickerson Park Zoo name the cheetah cubs. The babies, born October 1, are not on exhibit and are being cared for around-the-clock by the Cheetah Care Team. Now, you can help select names and help care for all the animals at Dickerson Park Zoo. To vote, go

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Home decorating contest judging soon

Holiday Home Decorating Contest judges will review lights, decoration, music and other elements on the evenings of Thursday, Dec. 10 and Friday, Dec. 11. Contact the Chamber to register by Dec.9 or email: director@ElDoradoSpringsChamber.com.

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R-II Board to meet Thursday

In the midst of a Covid crisis, the El Dorado Springs R-II Board is scheduled to meet in open session at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the High School Library. Old business will be Covid 19 status update and CARE’s Act Technology purchase committee, Facility Maintenance and Capital Improvement Committee and School Property and

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Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians I want to take a moment to acknowledge and thank all of the hard working election-pole workers that have served us all these last few days. They have done a wonderful job assisting us and counting votes. Some are still working across the country and will continue to until all votes

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

11/01 • Welfare check requested on 1656 Rd Stockton.  Spoke to subject and she is Code 4.  HBO • Assault reported on Hwy 97.  Statement taken by alleged victim. • RP complained about Halloween object hanging in tree on 11515 Rd and Hwy 32 Stockton.  Officer spoke to home owner and they will take it

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