June 24, 2026
OREN MARTIN CELEBRATES 102 – Just a few months ago, Oren Martin was still on his farm south of Dederick where he had lived for about 70 years. Recently he moved into Community Springs and celebrated his 102 birthday there on Tuesday, April 10. Oren was one of thirteen children born to Charlie and
Superintendent Charles Naas told the Sun: Several years ago (2014), the NEVC Board passed Policy 1432 which allowed for the district to designate teachers as School Protection Officers once the teachers received the required training. All information about these personnel would be confidential and protected – even under the Sunshine Law. If you enter any
BODY IDENTIFIED – The individual that was found in the Osage River has been identified as Onie Franklin Chambers, 61, also known as Franky or Chief. His last known whereabouts was in the Kansas City area around Feb. 9, 2018. According to the Medical Examiner, the cause of death is unknown at this time. This
CHILLY DAY FOR HUNTING EGGS – For just a few minutes the sun broke through the gray clouds that hovered over the El Dorado Springs City Park on Saturday, March 31. The Saturday before Easter is the traditional time for the El Dorado Springs Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt. The air was cool and the
During the public Forum segment of the El Dorado Springs City Council meeting on Monday, April 2, Glenda Baker discussed the city-wide clean-up scheduled for April 21. She said groups should meet by 9 a.m. at the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce office. She said that more information about the clean – up can
Sac Osage Retired School Employees’ Association announces the opening of applications for The Nellie Nicholas Memorial Teaching Scholarship. Students who have previously received a scholarship may re-apply if they continue to meet the necessary criteria. Scholarships are not available for graduate work. REQUIREMENTS: *Applicants must have graduated from the El Dorado Springs R-2 School or
DUSTING OFF THE BOTTLE – The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Kensey Esry and her new business, Dust On The Bottle, a bar located at 3115 S Hwy 32, El Dorado Springs, on Friday, March 30. The establishment is open Wed. – Sat. from 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m..
Q. What have you done to prepare schools in St. Clair County for active shooters or violent intruders? We have officers in each one of the schools more than once a year in response to active shooter training. There are things a person can do to take preventive steps to keep these things from ever
ZOO VISITS COMMUNITY SPRINGS – The Dickerson Park in Springfield sent three of their critters to entertain the residents at Community Springs on Tuesday, March 27. With zoo employee Emily’s help, those in attendance got to pet a tortoise name Dewey, a chinchilla named Charlie and look at a Barn Owl name Bart. Pictured –
