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Register for the Talent Show

Judi is currently accepting registrations for the Picnic talent show (July 5). Please call 417/876-2691 to enter. An answering machine is available for you convenience. Please leave your name, age, what you plan to perform (song/music) and a contact phone number. You are NOT registered until you have spoken with Judi.

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Upcoming blood drive in ElDo

The CBCO will be at the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ, 302 E. Hospital Rd., from 1:30 to 6 p.m.,Thursday, July 13. Each donation will be awarded LifePoints as a part of CBCO’s donor rewards program.  LifePoints may be redeemed online for a variety of gift cards, or points may be assigned to other

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El Dorado Springs Picnic coming soon

The 136th annual El Dorado Springs Picnic will take place on July 20-22. Official set up will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19. Trailers should plan on arriving early, preferably 30-60 minutes. Check in with a committee person immediately upon arriving. Tents or booths need not arrive as early because trailers will be

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Celebrate!

Rich Hill Keeping the Spirit Alive Marriot Amusements open each night and on the 4th June 30 Events begin at 5:30 p.m. July 1 Events begin at 7 p.m. July 2 Events begin at 11 a.m. July 3 Events begin at 7 p.m. July 4 Events begin at 11 a.m Nevada July 1 6 p.m.

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Jury finds Moulder not guilty in death of his mother

Following a four-day trial, on Friday, the jury found Robert Michael Molder not guilty in the shooting death of his mother, Margaret Molder.  Cedar County Prosecutor Ty Gaither released the following statement, “The office of the Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney wishes to thank the jury for their time and deliberations on this difficult matter.” “The

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Three Nights of Carnival Wrist Bands

The Picnic committee and Pride Amusements, Inc, are offering three nights of carnival wrist bands for the 136th Annual El Dorado Springs Picnic. Wrist band tickets for each night may be purchased for $21 in advance from city hall during regular business hours beginning Monday, July 17, until Friday, July 21. Cash only will be

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Fireworks only legal in city July 4

Just a reminder to everyone, that the only time fireworks can be discharged within the City Limits, is on the 4th of July, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. The possession of fireworks and use of fireworks on City Property and in the City Parks are prohibited. Impeding traffic with fireworks use

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Vernon County Deputy fatally shoots suspect

by Nick Wright nickwright.ndm@gmail.com Brandon Lukenbill, 33, of Nevada, was shot and killed after an altercation following a lengthy pursuit involving a Vernon County Sheriff’s deputy Wednesday morning according to Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Shawn Griggs, Division of Drug and Crime Control. Griggs said the MSHP was called to the scene of an officer-involved

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Correction

Thank you for the coverage of the CCMH ambulance service proposal. After reading the front page article, we do need to make a clarification. Our proposal does not add one ALS ambulance at each of the CCAD bases (El Dorado Springs and Stockton). If you will refer to the third paragraph of the proposal, we

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For many years of service

FAYE PALMER HONORED- A long time member and the last president of the local American Legion Auxiliary, Faye Palmer received a commemorative plaque honoring her for her years of service to the organization.   American Legion Auxiliary District 6 Secretary/Treasurer Linda Throne (left) and District 6 President Shirlee Schroder presented the plaque to Palmer at

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