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From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom As deer hunters across the region prepare for one of Missouri’s most anticipated outdoor traditions, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to keep safety at the forefront. In a message shared on social media this week, Sheriff Jason Buehler wished everyone “good luck and a safe deer

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building, on Thursday, Nov. 13, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “To TOPS CLUB WE WILL GO”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Warren led us in roll call, 15

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

This week the University of Missouri (MU) School of Medicine’s Mobile Sim truck was on site at Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH). The Sim unit provides medical simulation training with advanced technology. Outreach Education Coordinator, Dan Lund, MBA in coordination with CCMH Clinical Educator, Todd Tiedemann, RN offered hands-on education to nursing staff throughout the

Christmas Basket Applications must be returned no later than Nov. 14 at noon or postmarked no later than Nov. 10.  Applications may be picked up at the local library, filled out online at https://forms.gle/sFg64SPNWJi8RstKA or on our Facebook page under “El Dorado Springs Christmas Basket Program.” (www.facebook.com/eldochristmasbasketprogram). Toys for children ages 3 months to 11

At El Dorado Springs High School on October 25, 2025, students of all ages performed in harmony, showing how our community comes together to support the next generation. Here in El Dorado Springs, we know the meaning of community. We see it in the way neighbors wave from their porches, in the way local businesses

Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is pleased to welcome Becky Riley, LPN as the new Program Director at the Senior Life Solutions program. CCMH’s Senior Life Solutions program is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression or anxiety related to life changes

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building, on Thursday, Oct. 30, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Trick or Treating.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Warren led us in roll call, 15 members weighed in.

By Judy Nichols The society met at the Cedar County Museum in Stockton, on October 27, 2025, for their monthly meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members in attendance were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Chris Barber, Secretary Connie Maupin, Judith Cain, Virginia Barber, Anna Hopkins, Frank Stranimier, Bob Phillips and Ellis Benham. The

A birthday party was held for Jewell Ellerman’s 99th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 5, at the VFW Hall in El Dorado Springs. It was given by her daughter, Helen Ellerman, with the help of three friends of Helen’s; Arletta Wilson of Rich Hill, Karen Coy of Harwood and Linda Poore of El Dorado Springs. Jewell