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Nevada business sells winning $100,000 Scratchers ticket

Glenn “Dale” Brown of Harrison, AR, said he plays Scratchers if he feels lucky or has “good vibes” about a ticket. He purchased a “Money Mania Multiplier” Scratchers ticket at Casey’s General Store, 500 E. Austin Blvd, in Nevada and scratched it in his truck, then went back in for another because he figured it

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ONE STOP SHOP FOR BACK -TO -SCHOOL

ONE STOP SHOP FOR BACK -TO -SCHOOL – West Central held their Back-To-School Fair at the Frist Baptist Church Family Life Center on Monday, Aug, 12. About 150 people attended. Children were treated to shoes, backpacks, dental, hearing and vision screenings as well as hair cuts and lunch.

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It’s back to school time again

The summer vacation is over and it’s time for the annual return to school, on the 21th of August for El Dorado Springs Public School students and the 20th of August for El Dorado Springs Christian School students.  All of us must be extra alert for kids coming and going to school, as well as

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Board nixes dual team participation

After a long and thoughtful discussion by all members of the El Dorado Springs school board and the administration and coaching staff, the board voted unanimously not to allow dual participation in any sport season. Several administrators and members of the board said they had been lobbied by a few parents to allow dual participation.

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Participate in book drive

Spicer-Grimsley #257 VFW Auxiliary is sponsoring a book drive for the VFW National Home for Children. New books for children 0-14 years of age are needed. The National Home is committed to honor our Nation’s veterans and active duty military by providing help and hope for their children and families. Any books would be greatly

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Attend Ryan’s Benefit

A benefit fundraiser for Ryan Lutes will be held this Saturday, Aug. 17, in the Nevada Eagles Lodge, 3313 East Austin Blvd. A dart tournament will start at 3 p.m. A pool tournament will start at 4 p.m. A pulled pork dinner will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Silent auction from 6 – 8:30

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Get co-ed slow pitch team for Project 288 tourney

On the Nov. 2 fifth anniversary of the on-duty death of Cedar County Deputy Matt Chism, the 2nd annual Project 288 (his badge number) co-ed slow pitch softball benefit tournament will take place at the city ball fields in El Dorado Springs. The fee is $150 for each 7/3 format team (Three girls on each

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New football coach takes leash of Bulldogs

On June 3, 2019, Coach Kelley Beckner officially took the leash of the El Dorado Springs Bulldog football team bringing with him a winning record that includes a No. 2 finish in the state championship game in Class 3 in 2017. Coach Beckner spoke with the Sun by phone on Friday, Aug. 2. Q. Tell

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