October 8, 2026
On March 11, 2020 Missouri Sheriffs will hold a press conference at the Missouri State Capitol on behalf of Missouri law abiding citizens. Sheriffs will unite to discuss the state of public safety as seen at the local level from all corners of the state. Sheriffs will be discussing the catch and release policies of
FIRST SIGN OF SPRING – Each spring this little bunch of yellow crocus seems to defy all the odds and barbs Mother Nature throws its way to put in a welcome appearance on the north slope of our driveway next to a big oak tree that long ago dropped its fruit. Other crocus follow in
On Monday, the Sun spoke with Jenean Ehlers, RN – Community Services Manager of the Cedar County Health Department, about the corona virus. Jeanean was hesitant to give any facts about the status of the virus because the situation is changing so fast that information given today would likely be outdated tomorrow. What she said
American Red Cross and many local fire departments provide smoke alarms at no cost, yet 3 of 5 home fire deaths occur in residences without working smoke alarms State Fire Marshal Tim Bean recommends Missourians use the return of daylight saving time next weekend as a reminder to change the batteries and test smoke and
Editor’s note: Big news – After an intense, voluntary process, the Level III Stroke Center at Cedar County Memorial Hospital has been re-certified leaving it as the only one in several counties in Southwest Missouri. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving the brain of oxygen and nutrients.
OSAGE RIVER 4-H WORKING ON TABERVILLE SCHOOL HOUSE – Osage River 4H is honored to be awarded the Missouri Department of Agriculture BOAC grant for $500.00. The “Building Our American Communities” grant will be used to help restore the wall and chimney area of the historic Taberville Schoolhouse cloakroom . The Osage River 4H club
During the Monday, Feb. 17, El Dorado Springs city council meeting, Glenda Baker asked about the property on the corner of Lafayette and Kirkpatrick saying it smells really bad. She asked if the city was going to do anything about it. She also asked about the property at 704 Jackson. Baker also said two or
DR. BARGER NAMED ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL – The El Dorado Springs Board of Education would like to announce that they have named Dr. Tracy Barger as the new Elementary principal and Cary Chambers as the new Director of Special Services. Dr. Barger is currently serving as the El Dorado Springs Elementary Assistant Principal and Cary currently
El Dorado Springs Rural Fire due by March 15, 2020. The City of El Dorado Springs has established the following charges for rural fire service and dues. Annual renewal charge for present member – $65. New member or rejoin fee – $75 plus annual charge of $65. Charges are calculated on the basis of one
The Cedar County Republican Party Central Committee will meetat 4:30 p.m Monday, March 2, in room 5 of the Cedar County Courthouse. The purpose of this meeting is for the preparation of the upcoming 2020 election cycle and the county caucus which will be held Apr. 4 at the Cedar County Courthouse. Filing for township
