Black walnut harvest Autumn means black walnut harvest time in Missouri. Check out September’s Southern Living magazine where Hammonds Products Company is recognized as being at the forefront of the increased availability of black walnuts.more 9/25/24 |
Bolivar Technical College Announces Exciting Lineup for Fall Food Trucks Event Series Bolivar Technical College is thrilled to announce its Fall Food Trucks event series, kicking off Oct. 1, featuring a variety of popular food trucks serving up delicious eats throughout the month. This event is open to the public and will take place at the Bolivar Technical College campus, giving students, staff and the community a chance to enjoy some of the region's best food truck fare.more Contributed News|9/25/24 |
Cheaters Have you got by with cheating most of your life;more Jackie Cargill|9/25/24 |
Stockton Class of ‘69 to hold reunion The Stockton High School class of 1969 will meet on September 27 at the Gathering Place in Stockton. Doors will open at 3 p.m. for setup and cold drinks. The meet-and-greet with classmates, friends, former teachers, and families will begin at 4 p.m.more 9/25/24 |
THE ROCKWOOD FILES Have you heard the phrase “Mom Brain”? If you’ve been a pregnant woman or have been married or related to one, you’ve probably heard it, said it, or both.more Gwen Rockwood|9/25/24 |
Keys to the Kingdom As I looked out my kitchen window one morning, I spotted that familiar lone dove that’s been around since 2021. Like me, I think she’s a female. Then I watched a small bird beat a worm to death before he ate it. (Silly me, I always thought worms were eaten alive.) Nature was happily doing its thing. Next, I spotted a hawk on the ground with a baby rabbit in its talons. I was not pleased with this nature scene. I thought, “How dare you snatch one of my furry little animals without my permission! You’re on my property and you do that! How rude!”more Carolyn Howard Tucker|9/25/24 |
Sheriff’s Department makes gruesome discovery of animal abuse On September 18, the Cedar County Sheriff’s Department made a gruesome discovery of dead and neglected animals at a property on 675 Road near Stockton after a neighbor reported a pit bull had been killing her chickens. Rhonda Heard, formerly of Stockton, was arrested, prosecuted, and will go before Cedar County Judge Jacob Dawson today for a bond reduction hearing. She is charged with animal neglect, animal abuse, and property damage, all misdemeanors carrying fines and/or sentences. She is being held on a $5,000 bond, and Sheriff James McCrary said more persons may be charged with the case.more Pat Hindman|9/25/24 |
Tri-County Fifth Sunday service is Sunday The Tri-County Baptist Group will hold its regular Fifth Sunday service on Sunday, Sept. 29, at True Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield following Sunday School at 10 a.m. The morning service will begin at 11 a.m. with preaching by Bro. Larry Denny.more 9/25/24 |
ElDo Good Dads is coming to Cedar County! Good Dads is the only nonprofit in the state whose sole focus is on increasing engagement among fathers and children. Our slogan is “Helping kids and communities one dad at a time.” Find out more about our programs at gooddads.com including additional programs that will be starting in 2025.more Contributed News|9/25/24 |
PSC Sets Additional Local Public Hearings in Liberty Natural Gas Rate Case JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.---The Missouri Public Service Commission held in-person and virtual public hearings Aug. 26, 2024, to September 11, 2024, to receive customer comments in a natural gas rate case filed by Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp. d/b/a Liberty. Liberty filed a request for an additional virtual local public hearing due to Liberty not providing notice of the previously scheduled local public hearings to all of its customers. The virtual local public hearing schedule appears below.more 9/25/24 |
From the CCR desk It is one of the most exciting times of the year in Stockton, Black Walnut Festival weekend. I don’t know about you, but I am excited and looking forward to an incredible weekend full of fun, food, and fellowship.more Jane Bolton|9/25/24 |
Need some help? The Stockton FFA Labor Auction will be on the big stage in the city park on Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m. FFA members will auction off seven hours of their labor to buyers. Half of the money will go to the chapter, and the member will receive the other half. Buyers will receive the seller's contact information and can contact them when they want them to work.more 9/25/24 |
BLACK WALNUT HARVEST BEGINS OCT. 7 Stockton, Missouri – Black Walnuts will be falling soon all over the area. And once again the harvesting tradition continues, with Hammons Products Company providing a market to buy the wild nuts that people bring in.more Contributed News|9/25/24 |
The fun is on its way Every year, Cedar County citizens and even those who have moved away eagerly anticipate the annual Cedar County Black Walnut Festival. This year is no different. Be sure to see the Cedar County Republican newspaper's B section for the schedule and much more.more 9/25/24 |
ElDo woman seriously injured in accident According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D, Julian Stacy, 65, of El Dorado Springs, was seriously injured in a one-car accident on September 20 when the 2010 Honda Civic she was driving went off the road at HWY BB six miles south of ElDo.more From the CCR Newsroom|9/25/24 |
First Southern Baptist Church to Have Baby Changing Booth Stockton First Southern Baptist Church will have a booth at the Black Walnut Festival that will be set up for moms and dads to take care of their babies and toddlers. The booth will provide a clean, private area for changing diapers and feeding babies. The organization urges parents to stop in and take care of their little ones, or just enjoy a chat as they visit the annual festival.more 9/25/24 |
Tigers Extend Win Streak To 3 Last Friday, the Tigers mauled the visiting Bears of Sarcoxie, extending their win streak to three games and bringing their season record to 3-1. Currently, the Tigers are a three seed in Class 2, District 5, behind #1 Lamar and #2 Warsaw.more Kevin Caudle|9/25/24 |
Lady Tigers Volleyball Continues To Struggle It was a busy week for the Lady Tigers as they traveled to El Dorado Springs on Monday, hosted Buffalo on Tuesday, traveled to Diamond on Thursday, and then spent most of Saturday competing in the Buffalo Lady Bison Invitational at Buffalo High School. Adversity continued to be the theme as the Lady Tigers fell to El Dorado Springs, Buffalo, and Diamond 3-0. At the Buffalo Tournament, the Lady Tigers fell to Buffalo and Eldon 2-0, picked up a win against Cassville (2-0), and then tied Hallsville 1-1. The Lady Tigers finished third in pool play, but only the Top 2 finishers in each pool advanced to bracket play.more Kevin Caudle|9/25/24 |
Cross Country Competes in the 2024 Missouri Southern Stampede In Joplin Last Saturday, the Tigers and Lady Tigers traveled to Joplin to compete in the 2024 Missouri Southern High School Stampede Across Country Meet. Ninety-two teams, including schools from Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma were in attendance. Both the Tigers and Lady Tigers were strong competitors, with each group placing several runners in the Top 100. Well over 300 competitors participated in the girls and boys competitions.more Kevin Caudle|9/25/24 |
Lady Tigers Golf Hosts Home Meet On Monday, the Lady Tigers golf team took a trip down Highway 32 to participate in the Bolivar Invitational Golf Tournament. 26 teams participated, giving the Lady Tigers ample competition. Due to illness, only four golfers were able to make the trip so the team competed only on the individual level. It was a tough day for the ladies as none of the Lady Tigers were able to place in the Top Ten. Carli Burchett paced the Lady Tigers over 18 holes, scoring a 101. She was followed by Kendra Bishop with a 111 and Vanessa Nail with a 117.more Kevin Caudle|9/25/24 |
Opera House Arts Council era comes to end, building to be preserved The Opera House Theater in El Dorado Springs has gone through many changes and renovations since it first opened in 1915, and it is destined to go through more. The Opera House Arts Council, which currently rents the theater and serves to operate it on a volunteer basis, will be closing the theater October 4 as the building has been sold, according to Arts Council president Shelly Barger.more Pat Hindman|9/25/24 |
Cedar County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs September 16, 2024more 9/25/24 |
Local reception honors long-time artist Peggy Sibley With little training, Peggy Thatch Sibley of ElDo has long been capturing the town's history through paintings. Sunday, a local artists' reception was held at Wayside Inn Museum, and several artists' works were displayed. Sibley was honored with several family members present, and some of her paintings were on display.more Pat Hindman|9/25/24 |
El Dorado Springs Police Department Activity Log On 9-16-2024, Officers responded to an out of control juvenile in the 100 block of Winner Rd.more 9/25/24 |
Seven Day Forecast Wednesday, Sept. 25: 77-52, Mostly sunnymore 9/25/24 |
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