February 16, 2026
Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Carpenter as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2, 2026. “Mr. Carpenter is a proven, thoughtful leader with deep experience in strategic planning, operational discipline, and team alignment,” said Melissa Gallette, Chair of the CCMH Board of Trustees. “As we enter
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom A Missouri lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s response to fentanyl poisonings, following months of advocacy by families and community organizers affected by drug-related deaths. House Bill 3113, sponsored by Rep. Ann Kelley, was recently introduced in the Missouri House and referred to the Special Committee
A total of $14,650 was recently awarded to local organizations for projects to promote the El Dorado Springs community. The following projects were selected for funding: • El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools • Why Ask Why Project to purchase classroom books – $700 • Decoding Dyslexia Project – $1,500 • Hunger Warriors Meal Project –
The Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Valentine’s bake sale on Friday, Feb. 13. Bake Sales are a fun way to include all of our members in an activity to support our hospital.
Publisher’s Note – Over the past several days additional information has come to light that warrants careful review. In the interest of accuracy, fairness, and protecting the integrity of this publication, we have decided to delay the release of Part One. Rather than rush something of this magnitude, we are taking the time to get
Do to contract issues the 2026 El Dorado Springs Picnic dates have been changed from July 16-18 to July 23-25. According to City Manager Bruce Rogers Fun Time Shows which has had the Picnic Carnival Contract for a number of years informed the city that they were unable to come the third weekend of July
From the El Dorado Springs Sun Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a series of early-morning fire calls Friday, Jan. 30, including a structure fire that damaged the Dollar General Market in Stockton. Information available at the time of reporting indicates El Dorado Springs firefighters were first dispatched at 4:16 a.m. on a mutual aid
From the El Dorado Spring Newsroom Advocates for families of drug poisoning victims testified before the Missouri House Crime and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 20, in support of legislation aimed at closing what they describe as a loophole in the state’s drug-induced homicide statute. Laura Woody and Jim Wilfred spoke in favor of
More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year. This February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to be agents of change by stepping in as the first responder until professional help arrives. Nine out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Davis Long appeared in court with his attorney, Mark Watson, for a case management conference. The conference resulted in Mr. Long’s release from house arrest. During the hearing, Mr. Watson raised substantial concerns regarding the credibility of the accuser’s statements, citing evidence that directly contradicts key allegations. He again
