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Sound and lights of Christmas

FIRST PLACE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS – The 2016 El Dorado Springs Christmas home decorations winner took a step into technology. Justin and Chelsea Jacobs, 610 S. High St. (North off Hwy. 54 and in the first block north of Fields Blvd.) have a sign in the yard inviting viewers to tune to an FM radio station

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2016 Bulldog Courtwarming royalty

2016 BULLDOG COURTWARMING ROYALTY – On Friday, Dec. 9, the Bulldogs crowned their royalty after the JV won its game and before the varsity lost by two points. The queen is Anyssa Salazar, daughter of Patty and Drex Salazar. Her favorite motto is, “Life is simple, just not easy.” The king is Shane Trowbridge, son

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Christmas Basket procedure

Please bring your confirmation letter and arrive at the First Baptist Church on Main Street between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. to pick up your Christmas Basket. If your family was selected to shop with a Lion you should plan to pick up a food basket at the church and you

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Best of the best

ELDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORED – Left to Right: Chairman Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry (and President AT&T Missouri) John Sondag, El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jackson Tough, and Missouri Chamber Director Dan Mehan.  Tough was presented the “2016 Missouri Chamber of Commerce of the Year” for small market Thursday evening

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Four arrested in ElDo drug bust

On Nov. 30, El Dorado Springs Police officers, assisted by deputies from Cedar and St. Clair Counties, served a search warrant at 319 West Joe Davis Street, after they received information of illegal drug activities. A St. Clair County Sheriff’s narcotics detection dog alerted on several areas within the interior of the residence and a

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1st place business wins grand prize

SKATE TOWN ROLLS TO GRAND PRIZE – With a bevy of elves on roller skates leading the way, Skate Town took the grand prize award among floats in the 2016 El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade which was themed “Hollywood Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 3. That was after Skate Town claimed first place in the Business

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48,267 bright ideas

Marty Jones spent over 100 hours getting his Christmas display ready at 306 West Broadway. He put up 48,267 lights that will be illuminated from 6 to 10 p.m. from Dec. 8 through New Year’s Eve. For the best viewing, go both ways around the city block.

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Santa Claus is coming to Shopko Hometown

Santa Claus is coming to Shopko Hometown.  On Saturday, Dec. 10, Santa will be at our Shopko Hometown store in El Dorado Springs to visit with area children and be available for photos from 11 a.m. –  2 p.m.  Parents may take their own pictures of their children with Santa Claus as a photographer will

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2016 Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade produces winners

“El Dorado Springs had a cool but beautiful day for the 2016 Christmas Parade on Saturday. There were 65-70 participating businesses, churches, equestrians, civic, youth groups and others in the ‘Hollywood Christmas’ Parade. The day drew a very large crowd that was spread over several blocks along Main Street through the Wonder City’s downtown. We

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