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Chamber congratulates 2019 Holiday Contest Winners

1st Place  – Justin & Chelsea Jacobs – 610 S. High St. (N. off Hwy 54) An outstanding holiday home in which Justin and Chelsea added many more lights and decorations again this year! And the lights are synced up with music via their LPFM (Low Power FM radio station frequency) at 95.9 FM which

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Winter Holiday Safety Tips

This holiday season don’t let the spirit of giving lull you into giving burglars, muggers and pickpockets a better chance to do their dirty work. Here are some tips on how to celebrate safely this holiday season:  If you are traveling: • Get an automatic timer for your house lights.  • Ask a neighbor to

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Interview with new superintendent, Heath Oates

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

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1st Christmas

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.

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Children’s Food Boxes for Christmas

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

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Holiday Home Tour this Sunday

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

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Arson suspected

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.

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Governor and First Lady Parson invite families to Candlelight Tours

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

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Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s cold weather clothing drive

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

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Santa wants your help

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

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