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Q. I understand you are our next superintendent. Yes, sir, that’s the word. Q. You are currently the superintendent at Rich Hill? I am. Q. How long have you been there? This will be my third year. So 2 1⁄2 years. Q. Had you been a superintendent somewhere before that? No, I was an administrator

SANTA HEARS EVERYONE – Jason Dougherty takes a picture of his son, Shep, during the Wayside Inn Museum’s pancakes with Santa event on Saturday, Dec.7. Shep’s mom, Sydney and grandparents, Jerry and Rhonda Friar, were all there to witness the event.

The Sheriff’s Office will be holding its 7th annual children’s food drive for Christmas until December 23rd. Food will be delivered on Christmas Eve to families with small children who have been placed on the food-box list. People who wish to help are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items at a drop-off location before

Come enjoy the beautiful Christmas décor in these three homes: Rhonda Friar at 110 W. Martin; Ashley Cartwright at 300 N. Main and Rosie Bogart at 1403 S. Schrock. Admission is by donation only. While there, enjoy a little snack and beverage. This event is sponsored by the ladies Sunday School class at the Church

BURNING BUSH – Two firetrucks arrived at the scene of  burning ornamental grasses in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 7. The fire was extinguished and the incident is under investigation.

Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson cordially invite families to attend this year’s Candlelight Tours and annual tree lighting ceremony at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.  Governor Parson and First Lady Parson will light the 2019 Mansion Christmas tree at 6 p.m. on Friday. The

During the month of December, Cedar County Memorial Hospital is receiving donations for warm weather clothing for our area Cedar County schools. We have reached out to staff in both El Dorado Springs and Stockton districts to target needed items to better serve the youth of our area. Please consider this worthy cause when shopping

EVERYBODY NEEDS A LITTLE CHRISTMAS – The local community has had the true Christmas spirit in their donations to this year’s Toy drive. However, there are a few gaps to fill.  Gifts are still needed in the following categories: 0 – 8 months, boys gifts 7 – teen.    As with everything, there is a

During the Monday, Dec 2, El Dorado Springs City Council meeting, an ordinance restricting medical marijuana was discussed. City Manager Bruce Rogers said the ordinance was written by City Attorney Bryan Breckenridge and it was a work in progress. Rogers said that the city’s ordinance would have to comply with the state. He said he

Be sure to gather in downtown Schell City before 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, to greet Santa when he arrives on the fire truck. A visit with Santa AND snacks will follow inside the Community Building. Be sure to bring your camera to take pictures.