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Bough family honored at State Fair

LOCAL RESIDENTS CHOSEN AS MISSOURI FARM FAMILY FOR CEDAR COUNTY – Trevor and Holly Bough and family of Stockton were among the families honored during the 66th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 14 at the Missouri State Fair. The Bough family was selected as the Cedar County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri

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The Town that built me

SCHELL CITY ROYALTY – Jim and Sharon Goodman served as King and Queen over the School City Fall Festival this past weekend. Prince and Princess were Rex Davis and Lisa Bailey and Little Prince and Princess were Raceyn Hobbs and Kambrie Baer. This was the 152 anniversary of the founding of Schell  City. The theme

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It’s Missouri’s Unclaimed Property Auction time

For years, the American television game show “The Price Is Right” was hosted by the famous Missourian Bob Barker. With his recent passing, I couldn’t help but think of Mr. Barker’s signature catchphrase, “Come on down!”, as it relates to Missouri’s upcoming unclaimed property auction. In his honor, as State Treasurer, I want to extend

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Citizen of the Year

RECOGNIZED – Nicole Keith was honored with being named the Citizen of the Year at the opening ceremonies for the Schell City Fall Festival. The award was presented by Schell City Mayor David McCubbin. Also noted were the winners of Yard of the Year: 1st place – Victoria Barker, 2nd place Pam Walker and 3rd

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Burn Ban in effect for Cedar County

The Cedar County Emergency Management Director and the Cedar County Commission are implementing a countywide burn ban for Cedar County, due to insufficient rainfalls reestablishing drought conditions. This ban is in effect as of this date until, or unless conditions improve to remove the ban, at which time notice will be provided to the public.

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Fire Chief enacts burn ban in ElDo

Due to the extended time of little or no rain, we are issuing a burn ban for the city of El Dorado Springs and our Rural Fire protection area until conditions change Bob Floyd Fire Chief El Dorado Springs Fire Department

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Be a part of history

CIRCUS COMING TO TOWN – Culpepper and Merriweather Clown Skeeter (who has been clowning since she was nine) stopped by the Sun Office with Lion James Rosbrugh to remind everyone to get their tickets now for the circus that will perform in El Dorado Springs at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept 11,

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Schell City Fall Festival

Friday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – Royalty coronation 8 p.m. – Street Dance Saturday 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. 2 p.m. – Kamber Cain and James Reasoner 3 p.m. – parade 4 p.m. – Portia Corner and Friends 9:30 p.m. – fireworks

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Humanitarian Award nominations now accepted

Contact: Aaron Scott, (417) 864-6199 or ascott@cfozarks.org The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Humanitarian Award to honor a southwest Missouri resident for service that contributes to the betterment of their community. The deadline for nominations is noon, Friday, Sept. 22. Nominations must be made online at formstack.com/forms/CFO-humanitarian. The

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Hospital swears in new board member

The Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees welcomed Harold Fugate when he was sworn in as a board member on Aug. 30. He replaces long time board member Judi Renn. Board member David Bozarth nominated current board member Michelle Leroux for vice-president, the position Renn held at the time of her death. The vote

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