September 22, 2026
Merick Ireland, manager of the Sears Hometown Store in Nevada, told the Sun on Friday, “We are a completely different company than Sears Holdings. So we are not going anywhere.” He could not comment on any other Sears store in the area. He said, “If they are a Sears Hometown or an outlet store, they
GRAND PRIZE HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING WINNER – Jim Gray at 307 S. Grand has filled his yard with ever changing multi colored Christmas lights. Gray receives $150 of his utility bill. Judges’ Honorable Mentions include Marty and Carolyn Jones, 306 W. Broadway; Scott, Hugh and Valerie Williams, 10120 S. Main Street; Dot Ragland, 108
FIRE DEVOURS 310 N MAIN – The white house on the corner of North Main and Walnut burned early in the morning of, Tuesday, Dec. 4. The El Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to the fire about 4 a.m. with trucks 2, 4 and 5. No one was at home at the time of
Governor Mike Parson hosted a Rural Healthcare Summit in Bolivar, Missouri, bringing together stakeholder and industry leaders to identify working solutions to address the challenges and unmet healthcare needs in rural Missouri. “A key part of our efforts to improve Missouri’s workforce and infrastructure is improving our citizens’ health and healthcare by developing better access
GALILEE LIGHT SPECTACULAR THIS WEEKEND – Over a million twinkly Christmas lights will adorn Camp Galilee this weekend during the free lakeside walkthrough lights display from 5:30 – 9 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8, at Camp Galilee in El Dorado Springs. The event will feature live music, over 20 vendors to
After seeing Springfield TV reports of problems with rape case kits in Greene County, the Sun contacted local officials to see if there were any similar problems in El Dorado Springs or Cedar County. There are not. El Dorado Springs Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck said, “All our rape kits we keep in evidence and turn
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that a young buck harvested in Stone County in early November has tested positive for the deadly deer disease — chronic wasting disease (CWD). According to MDC, this is the first detection of CWD in Stone County and the first detection in the far southwest region of the
CEDAR COUNTY HEALTH & WELLNESS GRANT RECIPIENTS – Recipients of the $10,000 Cedar County Health & Wellness Grant funds are announced by the El Dorado Springs Community Foundation and Stockton Community Foundation. Applications were sought for projects that would improve the health and wellness of Cedar County citizens. A committee representing both local Community Foundations
Santa Claus is coming to Shopko Hometown On Saturday, Dec. 8, Santa will be at our Shopko Hometown stores 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 not be on site
The 12th annual Toys for Tots toy drive at Fugate Motors is about to wind down with the Dec. 8 deadline swiftly approaching. At this time there is a need for gifts for teenage girls and boys up to 16. Thank you for supporting this project.
