April 18, 2026
In 2017, Missourians were reminded once again of the deadly, unforgiving force of severe weather. The state suffered its first tornado death in five years; with nine flooding fatalities, Missouri also experienced its second deadliest year for flooding in almost a decade. Beginning April 28, 2017, Missouri was hit by up to 12 inches of
GETTING READY FOR THE SHOW – On Sunday afternoon, area youth got their animals ready for the Land O Lake Youth Fair by bringing them to the sale barn so the Land O Lakes Youth Fair Board could tattoo their steers and heifers and weigh them. Here Jerry Brackenridge applies ink to the tattoo while
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt On an early September morning last year, a Springfield mom walked into her daughter’s bedroom and experienced a tragedy no parent should ever have to face. Following a four-year battle with opioid addiction, her 20-year old daughter, a former high school cheerleader, was face-down in her bed after suffering a fatal
The Sac Osage Board of directors voted on Dec. 22, 2017, to increase electric rates by $4 per meter beginning April 1, 2018. This will be done by raising the availability charge. For example, residential availability charges will go from $26 to $30. Residential “seasonal” availability charges will go from $29 to $33. This change
Governor Eric Greitens announced that for the first time in Missouri history a portrait of an African-American will be displayed at the Governor’s Mansion. The portrait, depicting George Washington Carver, was painted by a Missouri artist, Joanna Reid. “We hang this portrait today because George Washington Carver is one of us. He is a Missourian
I would like to post an announcement: 100 year old celebration. Please join us to celebrate Eunice Smith’s 100th birthday at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Eagles Lodge south of El Dorado Springs. In lieu of gifts, we are hosting a card shower. You may bring them on March 24 or mail if
The City of El Dorado Springs will auction 80 guns at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, in the Civic Center in downtown El Dorado Springs. City Manager Bruce Rogers said at the Monday, Feb. 19, City Council meeting that the firearms include handguns, rifles and shotguns. According to Rogers, Shannon Mays has agreed to
In December, a few weeks before he graduated at semester, Ryan Raddatz entered the Christopher Columbus DAR essay contest. His essay won first place on the local level (high schools in Vernon, Cedar and Barton counties) and was submitted in January for state competition. Ryan entered through the Elizabeth Carey Chapter of the DAR which
The 6th Annual Daddy-Daughter Evening will be Saturday, April 7. This year’s theme is Red Carpet Event. Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, refreshments, crafts, photos and fun. Tickets are $25 for a Daddy-Daughter with additional daughter tickets for $5 each. They go on sale March 19 through March 30 exclusively at Community Bank. Cash
The City of El Dorado Springs has established the following charges for rural fire service and dues. Annual renewal charge for present member – $65. New member or Rejoin Fee – $75 plus annual charge of $65. Charges are calculated on the basis of one membership charge of $75 and one annual charge of $65
