January 18, 2026
Missouri has been experiencing an unusually mild fall, but that is not an indication of the severity of the winter weather to come. Despite high temperatures in the 70s, it’s already time for Missourians to think about dealing with hazards like frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall and significant ice storms. To emphasize the importance of planning
A rash of intentionally set fires in Cedar, St. Clair and Vernon counties had local residents talking in September. It also had the Missouri Fire Marshall investigating. Now, according to Cedar County Sheriff Leon Dwerlkotte, two have been arrested and charged and four more individuals are on the run according to court documents obtained by
HELPING WITH THE GHOSTS AND GOBLINS- The local VFW Post 257 continued its long-standing tradition of helping children have a safe Halloween. This year, Monday, Oct. 31, they were visited by 728 people, served 560 hotdogs, popped 40 lbs. of popcorn and scooped 120 lbs. of ice for sno cones. They also tagged children’s costume
Pretty much the conference includes what we do now. One of the schools, Butler, doesn’t have cross country. A few of the schools have wrestling, a few of them don’t. I thnk most of them do, actually. Q. Will there be academic conference activities? Definitely. We’re not pinned down on those exactly. We got through
On Tuesday, the Sun interviewed Supt. Mark Koca about the no tax increase bond issue which will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. Q. What is a no tax increase bond issue? Basically, it’s a fancy way of saying it would extend the current body issue at its current level. Q. How many years? It
TYLER GOATLEY WINS DISTRICT RACE – On Saturday, Bulldog Cross Country runner, Senior Tyler Goatley (left) dominated the district race winning in 17.11 on a tough course. Joining him on the medal stand were (center) Isaac Ashton – 2nd and Zach Adams – 3rd.
The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce has embarked on the pledge drive for the “Sidewalk to the Future” Phase Two. The project has a central focus on children’s safety, but it will benefit the community in many ways. Timeline When asked about the timeline of Phase Two Chamber Director Jackson Tough said, “We are
The library will be collecting one item of non-perishable food for each dollar in fines from Nov. 11 to Dec. 16. The food will benefit the local food pantries. Please no out of date or opened food. Paper goods and pet food are welcomed.
In closing of the General Election held on Nov. 8, a public test of the vote tabulating equipment will be conducted in the Courthouse at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The public is welcome to attend.
I would like to take a moment and remind everyone that Halloween is next week, Monday, Oct. 31, 2016. There will be activities going on throughout our community and children will be partaking in “Trick or Treat” going door to door. This means there will be more vehicles than usual on the streets as will
