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MARIA GOMES, MD FACE PROVIDES ENDOCRINOLOGY AT CCMH SPECIALTY CLINIC – Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is pleased to announce the addition of a new physician and specialty to El Dorado Springs. Maria Gomes, MD, FACE is now providing endocrinology services in the CCMH Specialty Clinic. Dr. Gomes brings extensive expertise in endocrinology, diabetes and

On Thursday, Dec. 18, at 11:53 a.m. the fire department was dispatched to a residence on W. Poplar for a lift assist. Nine firefighters responded. A short time later at 1:25 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a grass fire in a field on Militia Rd. in Vernon County. Four trucks and 13 firefighters

LITTLE MR. AND MISS SANTA RECOGNIZED – Before the El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade last week. Little Mr. and Miss Santa were crowned at a ceremony in the community Center gym.  Lyla Ackerman, daughter of Charles and Casandra Ackerman and Grayson Connor, son of Alli Shinkle got to ride in the parade with last year’s

Concerning the story, St. Clair County man sentenced to 15 years for child pornography; community questions whether punishment fits the crime, published in the Dec. 11 issue of the El Dorado Springs Sun, we mistakenly put Deputy David Lile’s name under the photo of the St. Clair County man sentenced for child pornography. We do

I recently visited Wildflower Studio & Boutique in El Dorado Springs, and while the space offers creativity, thoughtful design, and unique offerings, one feature stood out in a lasting and deeply meaningful way. Owner LeAnn Cox stands in front of the Prayer Wall at Wildflower Studio & Boutique, where prayer requests from the community are

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This is a Crime Page dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom NEVADA, Mo. — A reported hostage situation that prompted a large law enforcement response on Ash Street in Nevada earlier this week was later determined to be the result of a “swatting” call, according to information released on social media by local authorities. The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and

What if this were your last Christmas?  Many will think this is a dreary and sad way to start a holiday season article.  But I want you to know how much you mean to others and how much they mean to you.  How will they remember you?  Or, how will you remember them?  This Christmas

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The Lamar Walmart Supercenter was filled with law enforcement officers and community partners, who gathered to bring holiday joy to children during the annual Shop with a Cop event. Officers from multiple agencies, including the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office and the Lamar Fire Department, joined Walmart associates to help

FISH OF A LIFETIME – My earliest memories of my late dad, Clifford Long, are his pursuit of a bigger flat head catfish. He loved to set trotlines and to run those lines. Finally I had an idea where to set a line. I was crappie fishing with a minnow on a jig on 4