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This week West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (“West Central”) celebrates 58 years since its incorporation on July 19, 1965.  With a long history of service to its nine-county region, the organization continues to implement new programs that assist and advance families and communities and has been recognized for its commitment to excellence. Recently named

SINGER TAKES TOP AWARD – Faith Shiver was named the overall talent show winner after Friday’s show at the El Dorado Springs Picnic. She sang “The Break-up Song.” There were 22 performers participating this year.

The Nine Wonders Optimist Club is sponsoring Fantasy Football where someone wins $100 every week. At the end of the game, the person with the highest score will win $500 and the person with the lowest score wins $250. The Sun has 10 tickets to sell at $20 each. Players are required to give their

Once more it is picnic time again, in fact the 142th Annual Picnic. Each year we pause to remember day’s gone bye, renew old friendships, meet new friends, have some school class reunions, and enjoy the carnival and entertainment in our City Park and our downtown area. Certainly, we at the Police Department want to

After five years, Stan Benton, owner and manager of Pappy’s Restaurant on Hwy. 32 in El Dorado Springs has decided to close its doors. The restaurant was Stan’s dream; a way to continue his father’s desire to own a restaurant and go to culinary school. “It was something to do in his honor,” Stan said

Mayor Pro-Tem Nathan Murrell led the council members in prayer before the regular meeting on Monday, July 17. The council approved the engagement of Linda Brewer Smith and Paula Newman to perform at the 2023 Picnic on July 20 or $50 each: Ron Alumbaugh to announce at the Picnic for $1,100 and Rick Braggs (MB

The annual meeting of the El Dorado Springs High School Alumni will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 22, in the High School library. All ElDo High School graduates are welcome.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce David Bozarth has achieved All-American status as a District commander. To achieve this honor, District commanders must meet strict requirements in their role to include exceptional leadership, authentic accomplishment in membership growth and strong support of VFW core programs. Bozarth, a Life member of Post