🌱 How Eldon firefighters helped contain a dangerous Lake Ozark house fire

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In today's newsletter:

• How Eldon firefighters helped contain a dangerous Lake Ozark house fire

Also on today's calendar: Ozark Howler Ghost Walk and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; not as cool, with a high of 53 and low of 35 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and colder, temps: high: 39, low: 20.
• Saturday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 35 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Multiple departments battle fires around Lake Ozark (ozarksfirst.com) — Eldon Fire Department crews were among several agencies called to help battle a major house fire in Lake Ozark on Wednesday afternoon, where strong winds spread flames to nearby homes. All residents escaped safely, and investigators believe the blaze began on the home’s lower level. Lake Ozark units remain on scene monitoring hot spots due to continued windy conditions.
   

📸 Around Eldon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eldon

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Ozark Howler Ghost Walk
  Stark Caverns, 125 Cave Dr, Eldon
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• UE/UE Gym: PTO Santas Workshop
  Eldon R-i Eldon, MO 65026
  9:00 am
• Ozark Howler Ghost Walk
  Stark Caverns , 125 Cave Dr , Eldon
  7:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Olean Regional Stockyards
  Olean Regional Stockyards , 56 Hwy Ff , Eldon
  12:00 pm
• PAC: MS Christmas Band Concert
  Eldon R-i Eldon, MO 65026
  6:00 pm
• Ozark Howler Ghost Walk
  Stark Caverns , 125 Cave Dr , Eldon
  7:00 pm
• PAC: HS Christmas Band Concert
  Eldon R-i Eldon, MO 65026
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Ozark Howler Ghost Walk
  Stark Caverns , 125 Cave Dr , Eldon
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Sullivan Boys Varsity Basketball @ Eldon
  Eldon High School , 101 S Pine St , Eldon
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Eldon. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Eldon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eldon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Ozark

• Lake Ozark Eagle Scout earns every merit badge (krcgtv.com)
• Osage Beach Mayor Believes 2026/2027 Will Be A 'Boom Year' For The Lake Area (krmsradio.com)
• Man Rescued After Boat Motor Failure Leads to Water Search on Gravois Arm (krmsradio.com)

Osage Beach

• Full Story: Lebanon school activity briefs (laclederecord.com)
• Mexican National Pleads Guilty After Domestic Disturbance in Osage Beach (krmsradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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