August 9, 2026
When freezers or refrigerators are off for several hours – no matter the reason – the food safety rules about what to keep or toss are the same according to Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “The bottom line is that if power has been off for several days, all of
ADHD Q: Why are there so many kids in my son’s class being treated for being hyperactive? A: It does seem like we have our share. Children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often have problems paying attention and focusing on tasks. They sometimes act without thinking. Some children also fidget, cannot sit still, and
Scratchers winners for December 2016: Brandy Matter, El Dorado Springs – $5,000. Stacy Newsome, El Dorado Springs – $1,000.
Crowder College announced its fall 2016 Dean’s list. Six hundred seventy-three students achieved Dean’s list honors by completing 12 or more credit hours and earning a 3.5 grade point average or higher during the fall 2016 semester. From El Dorado Springs – Jennifer Floyd, Nicholas Imhoff, Shelby Loane, Morgan Sumner, Riley Taylor, Morgan Toliver, Olivia
David M. Redburn, 40, El Dorado Springs, was taken by ambulance to Cedar County Memoriral Hospital with injuries reported as minor after he lost control of his eastbound 1999 Chevrolet Astro on snow covered Hwy. 54 10 miles west of town, slid off the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. According to the report by
Linda G. Maberry, 69, El Dorado Springs, suffered injuries reported at moderate when her westbound 2002 Toyota Camry made a left turn in front of a northbound 2013 GMC Acadia at 2:39 p.m. Christmas day on Rt. B at I-44 four miles north of Republic. The report by Trooper A. J. Kahler said Ms. Maberry,
Patricia A. Pennell, 75, El Dorado Springs, suffered injuries reported as serious and was taken to Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, when her northbound 2005 Dodge Neon pulled into the path of an eastbound 2012 Hyyndai Tuscon driven by Delbert L. Phillips, 67, Waverly, at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, on Hwy. 82, six miles north
Tri-County Quilt Club met Monday, Jan. 2, at the Rockville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall for their regular meeting with 18 ladies present. President Madeline Woolfin called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Show and tell was by Mary, Debbie, Anna Marie, Donna and Evonne. Evonne Andersen gave an interesting program from cabin fever
Help Growing Grapes The following are emails from readers covering a range of topics: “… I was wondering if you have reliable resources about growing grape vines. We have two in our yard and have no idea how to properly care for them. — Lindsay Charlotte: University of Missouri-Extension has a number of pamphlets with
San and Margie Barger will celebrate 50 wonderful years of marriage. I loved you then, I love you still, I always have, I always will. They were married Jan. 14, 1967, at Paul Johnson’s home. They were blessed with two boys, Steven and Keven, and his wife, Melanie, and grandchildren, Logan, and Tatum. They live
