October 12, 2025
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom EL DORADO SPRINGS, Mo. — Nine teams turned up the heat downtown Saturday, Oct. 4, for the Wayside Inn Museum Chili Cook-Off, where Brian Fugate of Sac Osage Electric earned first place. Judge Jacob Dawson and his son, Lincoln Dawson, finished second, and the El Dorado Springs Nursing Home
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom As families across the nation begin making plans for Thanksgiving gatherings, one question looms as large as the turkey—what will the weather bring? According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, which recently released its 2025 Thanksgiving forecast, most Americans can expect mild conditions and relatively smooth travel. The publication, which
King – Senior Connor Bradley; Queen – Senior Sage McCullough Reigned over the Homcoming game. Bulldogs 20 – Sarcoxie 28
With fall here and as winter nears, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are focused on fattening up and can spend up to 20 hours a day foraging for food. This can lead to conflicts between bears and people, pets, and property. MDC reminds Missourians to be
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference named Daelen Ackley as the men’s cross country performer of the week on September 23. A native of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, Ackley took first place at the National Catholic Invitational on Friday afternoon with a time of 23:48.4. He helped pace the No. 8 Irish to the
From the El Dorado Springs Sun Newsroom Cedar County, Mo. – The Cedar County Circuit Court has amended bond conditions for Davis Long, in a case that continues to draw community attention. On Sept. 26, 2025, the court granted a motion filed by Long’s attorney, Charles Watson of The Law Office of Mark W. Watson,
$12,000 available for Local Projects in El Dorado Springs The El Dorado Springs Community Foundation will be accepting applications for its 2025 community grant round beginning October 1, 2025. All applications are due by 12 am, November 20, 2025. A total of $12,000 is available for programs and organizations in the El Dorado Springs community.
By Melanie Chance American Legion Post 230 hosted newly elected American Legion National Commander Dan Wiley of Kansas and American Legion Department of Missouri Commander Jerome Goolsby for breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 21. The breakfast, prepared by the Post 230 Auxiliary, was followed by introductions of Post officers led by Post 230 Commander Larry Griffin.
Lily Willinger, 17, a senior at El Dorado Springs High School will compete for the title of Black Walnut Queen starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.
Did you hear the Ringing of the Bells throughout El Dorado Springs last Wednesday? This was part of the annual Bells Across America ceremony, organized by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), held each year on Constitution Day. At 3 p.m. CDT, bells rang out across the nation to commemorate the signing of the
