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Get rid of unwanted pills

The El Dorado Springs Police Department will take back unwanted prescription drugs, April 28, 2018, at 1207 South Main Street, El Dorado Springs. On April 28, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the El Dorado Springs Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse

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Cedar County Sheriff favors arming properly trained school staff

Q. You read Jarrod’s interview? I did but I can’t remember everything. Q. You don’t have to remember everything. I just wanted you to see how I conducted the interview. What I’m looking for is from your angle and your expertise. What plans that you can divulge have you made for a school shooting situation

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City gun auction a bang up success

FIREARMS SALE RAISES MONEY FOR POLICE – The basketball court of the El Dorado Springs Civic Center was packed with “lookers” and bidders as the city auctioned 80 surplus guns on Thursday, March 8.   City Manager Bruce Rogers said he remembers writing bid card 246. Successful bidders paid an average of  $233 per gun

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Man Charged with Stockton murder

On Saturday March 10 at approximately 2:05 PM the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a possible gunshot victim at 108 West Craig Street in Stockton. When Deputies arrived they found 39 year old Joseph Roberts outside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound. A short time later he was pronounced deceased

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TOPS Potato Luncheon Thursday

The semi-annual TOPS Baked potato Luncheon will start serving at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, in the Community Center Banquet Room. And be open until 1:30 p.m. We will serve a fully loaded baked potato, salad and choice of pie, cobbler or brownie and drink. Cost is $7.

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Fashion With Compassion April 5

The Tri County 4th Annual Girls Night Out will be held April 5, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m. in the Leeper Center in El Dorado Springs.. Tickets are on sale now for $25 each or $175 for a table of eight. Ticket purchases may be made online at Wingsrefuge.com or at Shannon Realtors and Mid Missouri

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Eunice Smith to turn 100

Come celebrate with Eunice at the Eagles Lodge on March 26, from 1-6 p.m. We would like to invite family, friends and neighbors. If you can’t join us, you may want to send a card. Send to: Eunice Smith, c/o Eagles Lodge, 3310 E. 380 Rd. Finger foods are welcome.

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Security means work best when they remain private

The El Dorado Christian School board has prepared a statement regarding the school security issue, which follows: “School safety has always been a top priority at El Dorado Christian School, and our concerns are heightened with each headline broadcasting another school shooting. We have taken steps to increase our school’s security, and we continue to

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Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck favors guns in schools

Last Thursday, the El Dorado Springs Sun called El Dorado Springs Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck to interview him about his opinions and knowledge on how to avoid school shootings. His answers brought up points that most of have never considered. Q. I know you teach a class on how to survive a school shooting. What

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AMERICAN PICKERS TO FILM IN MISSOURI

AMERICAN PICKERS TO FILM IN MISSOURI – Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team will return to Missouri this springs and they plan to film in our area.   American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique picking on history. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the

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