December 15, 2025
JUDGE TO JUDGE – On Wednesday morning, Judge David Munton (right), formerly the Dade County Associate Circuit Judge, took the oath of office as the Circuit Judge of the 28th Circuit (Cedar, Dade, Vernon and Barton) from Judge Tom Pyle, (left) Cedar County Associate Circuit Judge.
The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board met on Thursday, Dec. 8. Present were Chad Whitesell, Benny Brower, Allen Hoover, Josh Floyd, Greg Beydler and Darrell Eason – presiding. Sccott Cluck was absent. The board approved the payment of bills totalling $603,639.57. The board reviewed the property and liability insurance. It was up $4,000 from
It’s easy to see the holiday season is upon us. The City of Gold is lit in all its festive glory and home owners are adding to the splendor with their Christmas lights and décor. The Chamber of Commerce Holiday Home Decorating Contest judges had an extremely difficult time deciding who to award the prizes
FIRST PLACE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS – The 2016 El Dorado Springs Christmas home decorations winner took a step into technology. Justin and Chelsea Jacobs, 610 S. High St. (North off Hwy. 54 and in the first block north of Fields Blvd.) have a sign in the yard inviting viewers to tune to an FM radio station
2016 BULLDOG COURTWARMING ROYALTY – On Friday, Dec. 9, the Bulldogs crowned their royalty after the JV won its game and before the varsity lost by two points. The queen is Anyssa Salazar, daughter of Patty and Drex Salazar. Her favorite motto is, “Life is simple, just not easy.” The king is Shane Trowbridge, son
Please bring your confirmation letter and arrive at the First Baptist Church on Main Street between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. to pick up your Christmas Basket. If your family was selected to shop with a Lion you should plan to pick up a food basket at the church and you
ELDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORED – Left to Right: Chairman Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry (and President AT&T Missouri) John Sondag, El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jackson Tough, and Missouri Chamber Director Dan Mehan. Tough was presented the “2016 Missouri Chamber of Commerce of the Year” for small market Thursday evening
On Nov. 30, El Dorado Springs Police officers, assisted by deputies from Cedar and St. Clair Counties, served a search warrant at 319 West Joe Davis Street, after they received information of illegal drug activities. A St. Clair County Sheriff’s narcotics detection dog alerted on several areas within the interior of the residence and a
SKATE TOWN ROLLS TO GRAND PRIZE – With a bevy of elves on roller skates leading the way, Skate Town took the grand prize award among floats in the 2016 El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade which was themed “Hollywood Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 3. That was after Skate Town claimed first place in the Business
Marty Jones spent over 100 hours getting his Christmas display ready at 306 West Broadway. He put up 48,267 lights that will be illuminated from 6 to 10 p.m. from Dec. 8 through New Year’s Eve. For the best viewing, go both ways around the city block.
