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A month or so ago, several people were on facebook moaning about what our Ozark rivers have become.  So I gave them an invitation to do something about it rather than talking about it.  Our big outdoorsman’s swap meet is the fourth Saturday in March, at Brighton, Mo, north of Springfield.  There in that big

by Helen Ellerman Bob and Cheryl Ellerman of Edwards, and Jesse and Amy Grant of Richards, spent Friday, Dec. 13, in the home of Jewell and Helen Ellerman for an early Christmas. Then, on Sunday, Dec. 15, Bob and Cheryl and Mike and Kelly Ellerman of Carl Junction, spent Sunday in the home of Hewell

On Dec. 20, Bulldog Basketball Head Coach Joel Braden wrote: The El Dorado Springs boys basketball team had two games snowed out this week. So a busy week became a one-game week as the Bulldogs traveled to their Cedar County rival Stockton. The Bulldogs held a 7-6 lead after a low scoring first quarter and

Governor Mike Parson announced that the State of Missouri has received a $33.5 million grant aimed at coordinating a more effective, high-quality early learning system that better prepares Missouri children for success. The “Preschool Development Grant Birth to Five (PDG B-5)” provides funding over three years to implement an interagency effort to provide regional access

On Sunday, Dec. 8, the El Dorado Springs wrapped up an extremely successful season with their awards recognition, in the afternoon.  This was a great way to wrap up our 10th season.  Before going further, we would like to publicly thank the Athletic Booster Club, Optimist Club, Nine Wonders, Evans Drug (Kevin and Brandy), H&R

from the Office of the Cedar County Prosecutor Following trial and finding of guilty for statutory sodomy 1st degree, Robert Moore was sentenced to the Sex Offender Assessment Unit.  After completing a 120-day assessment in the Missouri Department of Corrections he was denied parole and sentenced to complete his 20-year sentence on October 7, 2019.

Holiday decorations, candles, Christmas trees and cooking all increase risk of residential fires State Fire Marshal Tim Bean is encouraging Missourians to think of fire safety throughout the holidays, whether they’re gathering with friends or celebrating with family members at home. Across the U.S. from 2013 to 2017, fire departments responded to an average of

EYEBALL TO EYEBALL WITH SANTA – Nine-month-old Reese Long had her first introduction to Santa on Dec. 20 when he appeared at Evans Drugs in El Dorado Springs. As his last customer of the day, Reese drove a hard bargain to make sure everything would be perfect for her first Christmas. Reese is the daughter

An investigation by the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of Amy R. Totsch (Inman) of Stockton. She has been charged with two counts of Felony Possession of controlled substance. As a result of the investigation approximately 1/4 ounce of methamphetamine, heroine and items of illegal drug paraphernalia were seized by the

An investigation conducted by Cedar County Deputy Ruth Belcher has resulted in the arrest of Brandon J. Duncan of Stockton. He has been charged with Felony Property Damage in the 1st degree and leaving the Scene of an accident. On or about Nov. 29, a vehicle that was allegedly driven by Duncan ran through a