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By Melanie Chance The El Dorado Sun More than 300 county commissioners from across Missouri gathered at the County Commissioners Association of Missouri (CCAM) Annual Training, held February 26-28 at Margaritaville Lake Resort. The conference provided an opportunity for local officials to receive legislative updates, exchange ideas with fellow leaders, and explore new strategies for

by Melanie Chance The El Dorado Sun Kenna Morris, administrator of Big Spring Care Center, has been named 2024 Administrator of the Year. This award recognizes her leadership and dedication to quality care at the skilled nursing facility. Morris, who has led the facility for three years, has implemented significant improvements, fostering a culture of

Thank you so much to my family and friends for showering me with Birthday wishes with your cards and phone call. All of you made it a special day. Mert Fogler

by Connie Maupin Members of the Cedar County Historical Society gathered at the museum in Stockton, on Monday, Feb. 24, for a soup lunch, with good food and fellowship. Following lunch the business meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members present were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Chris Barber,

Week of Feb. 9 On Monday, Feb. 10, at 5:32 p.m. two chief fire officers were dispatched to a residence on S. Maple St. for reported gas leak. The leak was discovered under the house and the incident was turned over to the gas company. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 2:58 p.m. the fire chief

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom VERNON COUNTY, Mo. – On Feb. 20, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and the Nevada Police Department executed two drug-related search warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal narcotics. In Milo, Mo., law enforcement officials conducted a search that led to the discovery of methamphetamine and a

Checking account at beginning of year, Jan. 1, 2024 – $5,833.74. Contributions for maintenance: Martha Dobbs Family, Tom and Margaret Gough, Kent and Bonnie Henry, Margaret Woodruff, Dana Blando. Neva Huff, Jeanne and Verl Leonard, Kenny and Kimball Long, Doug and Ramona Edgman, Isaac and Terry Smythia, Earlene May, Vernal and Sharyl Henry, Charlotte Desmond,

Here’s to celebrating you on Saturday, March 1, for your 90th birthday and the joy you bring to everyone. Hope your birthday is filled with all the things that make you happy. To a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend – may your birthday be as wonderful as you are! Mert will celebrate his 90th

Submitted by Lana Sue Jones       The Twentieth Century Club met on Monday, Feb. 10, at hostess Georgia Detwiler’s home with Sue Jones as co-hostess. Glenda Ware, president, called the meeting to order. The minutes were read and treasurer report given. New business is to decide on the place for our May meeting