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“The Band Plays On”

Municipal Band to play at Community Springs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 The Municipal Band will, once again, play this Sunday’s concert out at Community Springs Nursing Home. We will play at our regular time of 2:00 Sunday afternoon, but our PLACE will be the only thing that will change. You are invited to

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Next year’s Picnic to be without Alumbaugh, Baldwin

Picnic 2026 will not possess the organizational expertise of Judi Baldwin or the talent of Ron Alumbaugh. Both individuals have spent more than 30 plus years making sure that three nights in July in El Dorado Springs make the magic of the Picnic look effortless. Baldwin has spent 39 years on the Picnic Committee in

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CORRCTION to last week’s story

We ran a story last week about Detective Frank Lambrecht. We reported that he has launched an investigation into the death of Tory Richards. Several citizens wondered why Lambrecht didn’t do that in the first place. There is an easy answer – he wasn’t here. He did not work the original case. Jarrod Schierek was

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“The Band Plays On”

Jolly visitor coming to Band this Saturday for Christmas in July Bring the kids and come see our jolly visitor this Saturday evening during our Christmas in July band concert. When he drops by he’s usually on vacation and always glad to see folks from El Dorado Springs stopping by to see him. We look

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Long pleads not guilty as questions surface over alleged victim’s statements

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Davis Long pleaded not guilty on Monday, July 14, during his arraignment at the Cedar County Courthouse in Stockton.  He faces two felony charges stemming from allegations involving sexual misconduct toward a minor. Judge Munton scheduled Mr. Long’s next court appearance for September 8, 2025, with pretrial discovery expected

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Safety first: Let’s keep the Picnic safe for everyone

The Police Department wants to assure the safety and security of everyone in attendance. So, we want to take this opportunity to offer the following information and suggestions that might help to make the picnic more enjoyable and memorable for you: City Park rules and regulations prohibit the following: 1. Use or drink any quantity

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The Band Plays On

  Municipal Band Plays at 6:00 P.M. During Picnic Come listen to your Municipal Band at 6:00 p.m. during all three nights of the Picnic. We have selected special programs each night for your listening pleasure. On Thursday we have some good old favorite songs that we hope you enjoy. Friday is our Movie Night,

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Grill winner helps families: Anna McCowin triumphs in Good Dads raffle

by Melanie Chance The smell of sizzling summer just got a little closer for one local resident. Congratulations go out to Anna McCowin, whose name was drawn live as the winner of the Blackstone Grill giveaway hosted by Good Dads of Cedar County, El Dorado Springs and Stockton. McCowin purchased her winning ticket at Tractor

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