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West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (“West Central”) is working to collect input about community needs across the region. To ensure the community has a voice in the process, West Central invites residents to participate in a Community Needs Assessment Survey, available online at wcmcaa.org. The purpose of the 2023 Needs Assessment is to identify

Ron and Mae Emons, of Gresham, formerly of El Dorado Springs/Virgil, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary early next month on July 5. Family members include Ron and Margaret Emons, of Omaha; Robin Emons, of Gresham; Jason and Melissa Emons, of Hastings; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at P.O.

On July 1, at 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. we will participate in a POST work day. This is a time to get to know our members and enjoy the spirit that makes the American Legion what it is while conducting minor repairs and maintenance of our building and equipment. Members bring some tools and

2023 Talent Show Auditions will be held at the El Dorado Springs Community Center on Thursday July 6 and Monday July 10, 4pm-7pm. Also we will accept Video until July 1. Send to EldoPicnicTalentShow@gmail.com.

Ha Ha Tonka State Park is set to host Junior Explorer Day Camp from 9 to 11 a.m. daily June 20-23. In this program intended for children ages 6-12, participants will discover the amazing natural resources Ha Ha Tonka features and learn about the plants and animals that call the park home. Participants should meet

Today, in response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state and upon the advice of the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, Governor Mike Parson announced the availability and process for Missouri family farms to obtain emergency hay and water: Boat ramps at 25 Missouri state parks will be open for farmers to collect water with almost

Mastodon State Historic Site will host a series of educational programs each Friday through Aug. 11. Starting at 2 p.m., guests can join interpreters on a free guided walk on the half-mile Wildflower Trail where they will learn about the excavations of the Bone Bed. Following at 3 p.m., visitors to the museum are invited

Beginning Week of June 19 for Replacement Project Cedar County – The Cedar County Route AA bridge over South Fork Turkey Creek southwest of Humansville will be CLOSED for up to 120 days beginning the week of June 19, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Contractor crews will replace the current bridge with a new

The high school graduating class of 1968 will hold their 55th class reunion at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday evening, June 23 and 24, at the Land Of Lakes Youth Fair meeting room. All friends of EHS and Alumni are welcome to stop by and say hi to us and catch up on old times.

State routes in seven (7) southwest Missouri counties are scheduled to be sealed with a mixture of rock and oil beginning the week of June 20, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Here’s a look at the locations where MoDOT crews will be working: * Webster County – Route EE between Missouri Route 38 and