October 17, 2026
Tomato Woes The gentleman was polite on the phone but clearly frustrated. His six-foot high tomatoes in barrels at a seven Ph were flowering but then the flowers were falling off. He said something similar had happened to his potatoes last year. Now tomatoes are very close to my heart. I even wrote a speech
TOPS CHAPTER 319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ meeting room Thursday, June 30. Our leader Robbie opened the meeting. Kay led us in singing “I Want To Be At That Meeting.” Marilyn was able to catch up on an award to Anna and Linda H. Anna received a new member charm
Vernon County Sheriff’s officials report that a Schell City resident has been charged with a felony crime of unlawful possession of a firearm. According to officials, deputies responded to a disturbance in progress in Schell City early Sunday morning. Multiple deputies responded to the call and EMS units from VCAD also responded after dispatch received
The Sac Osage Retired School Employees organization kindly donated huggable stuffed animals to Cedar County Memorial Hospital for the children seen in the Emergency Department. Pictured are Amanda Schiereck, ER Manager, and Glenda Ware, president of the retired teachers organization.
I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone who made my 80th birthday a special one. From those who did all the behind the scene planning, to those who sent cards or stopped by to bring best wishes and share memories, to those who prepared the delicious evening meal – each thoughtful expression
Kids’ Night Program Re-Scheduled for July 1st. The 5th and 6th grade students in Summer School went on a field trip to the Opera House Theater where they were introduced to a few instruments; met the Choir teacher; learned about Band, Choir, and Drama; were treated to pop and popcorn; and watched the movie, “The
Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Greenfield man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday, June 28, to attempting to entice two teenage victims to engage in illicit sexual activity. Christopher L. Johnson, 37, of Greenfield, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to both counts
Crowder College announced the spring 2016 Dean’s List. Appleton City – Brooke Powell. El Dorado Springs – Makenzie Schwalm, Karlee Collins, Jamie Fletcher, Ginelle Esry, Lindsay Daniel, Shelby Loane, Robert Christian, Melissa Gooden, Olivia Witt, Ashlee Kicenski, Riley Taylor, Kayla Cochran and Tabitha Bender. Milo – Amanda Carter, Emily Dunlap and Emily Ford. Schell City
TOPS CHAPTER 319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ meeting room on Thursday, June 24. Our leader, Robbie, opened the meeting. Kay led us in singing “When Your Smiling.” We said our pledges. Marilyn led us in a series of exercises. Robbie led us in roll call. Twenty-Five weighed in today and
The LCT Lighthouse “Rock Around the Block” summer production was a glowing success. Nina Plaskett and Marie Barlow, two LCT “Circle of Light” alums, began volunteering with the Lighthouse Children’s Theatre creating costumes and set artwork nearly a decade ago. Their sister, Nellie, would complete the sister trio during those early years. Miss Nina and
