April 14, 2026
An early morning cup of coffee was likely a lifesaver for two men in El Dorado Springs. El Dorado Springs Fire Chief Owen Elliott said that Karen Schwalm, a next door neighbor, walked out on her deck about 4:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, “the way I understood it, with a cup of coffee and
CCMH WINS – Cedar County Memorial Hospital won 1st place in the Business Division at the conclusion of the El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 18. They were also awarded Grand Prize honors. More pictures on Page 8.
The Church of Christ Food Pantry, which serves 1,800 local families each year has received a grant from the Walmart Foundation which will match every dollar up to $3,000 donated to the Pantry. That would give the Food Pantry a total of $6,000 to help hungry families. For more information or to donate contact ChurchofChrist@centurytel.net,
The El Dorado Springs Holiday Home contest registration deadline is next Tuesday, Dec. 5. Contact the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce at 876-4154 or email director@ElDoradoSpringsChamberofCommerce.com Remember the Chamber office is only staffed mornings – 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Judging will be done Dec. 7 and 8 then the Chamber will get the
To show support for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the Missouri Department of Transportation will “tie one on” this holiday season – a red ribbon, that is. Fleet vehicles statewide will display the iconic red ribbon, tied on to support MADD’s longest-running and most-visible public awareness project. During the campaign, MADD volunteers ask drivers in the
On Tuesday, the Sun spoke with Mike Burns, owner of AuBurn Pharmacy which purchased the Wilkinson Pharmacy chain, and with Kevin McCollough, owner of Evans Drug which will receive all of Wilkinson’s pharmacy records next Tuesday night in an electronic transfer. Burns said, “Community pharmacy is tough.” He said, “Kevin over there and me. We’re
RESTAURANT TO OPEN NEXT SPRING – Community members gathered at 1403 S. Hwy 32 South Hwy 32 on Thursday, Nov. 16, to break ground for the new Pappy’s Restaurant. Owner Stan Benton said his dad was a cook in the Navy for 27 years and always wanted to have his own restaurant, but never got
Two El Dorado Springs FFA members received the American FFA Degree, the highest the organization offers, at the 2017 National Convention in Indianapolis, IN, on DATE. Caleigh Gardner, the daughter of Crissa Gardner, graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 2016.Caleigh worked many hours and spent tons of time working at Pizza Hut in
NUMBER 64 – Amy Ford reigned as Miss Merry Christmas at the El Dorado Springs annual parade held on Nov. 18. She was the 64th young lady to hold the title. She is the daughter of DJ and Brenda Ford. Her escort for day was Clayton Collins, son of Alan and Becky Collins Runner up
Saturday when Monroe City and Valle Catholic take to the football field to decide the State Class 1 Championship, they will play under the watchful eye of an El Dorado Springs officiating crew. Kirk Sibley will be the head referee. His crew will be Kevin Costello, an EHS graduate who lives in Stockton, Gary Benham,
