Gene Haun
Gene Haun, 94, Richmond, Mo., died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at her home. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation was set for 1 to 2...
View ArticleVanda Wegeng
Vanda Lea Wegeng, 92, Richmond, Mo., died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at...
View ArticleDarren Eugene Hewitt
Darren Eugene Hewitt, 55, of Henrietta, MO died Friday, February 26, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Darren was born on November 21, 1960 at Richmond, MO, one of four...
View ArticleMarvin Ray Hill
Marvin Ray Hill, 82, died February 28, 2016 at Valley Manor Nursing Facility. Marvin was born November 28, 1933 to Charley and Fern Hill. He married Barbara Christensen on July 25, 1953. They have...
View ArticleShirley Jean Burris
Shirley Jean Burris of Excelsior Springs Mo., passed away February 28, 2016 at the age of 80. Family will be have a memorial service on Friday, March 11, 2016. Visitation will begin at 10 am. Service...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Please bear with me, this is long overdue and there’s lots of ground to cover. I want to make sure that I get it all out. Not just for me, but because I think you need to hear it. Maybe...
View ArticleCave property dispute could bring Federal lawsuit
A denial from the Clay County Commissioners of the Church of Liberty’s request to rezone their property at 14518 Old Quarry Rd. to residential use has Pastor Doug Perry extremely upset about the...
View ArticleConcerns result in one school calendar change for 2016-17
The board went along with Supt. Dave Lawrence’s recommendations – to maintain the “bunching” of professional development days for teachers but, balancing the ledger, adding Good Friday as a holiday in...
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Mardi Gras/Irish Fest A Success Despite Rain
A little drizzly weather didn’t stop the crowd from enjoying the third annual Mardi Gras & Irish Festival. The community gathered to watch the parade, enjoy the beer garden, listen to music and...
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Chamber director resigns to take new position
Incoming Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce President Matt Nolker made a surprise announcement Wednesday at the chambers monthly luncheon. Nolker told chamber members that Executive Director...
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STUCO Gold Award status direct reflection of efforts
STUCO Gold Award 2016 An application submitted by the Excelsior Springs High School Student Council (STUCO) to the Honor Council Committee of the Missouri Association of Student (MASC) Councils got the...
View ArticleCounty approves sheriff’s request for grants
As expected, Clay County Commissioners approved $2,080 raises Monday for all sheriff’s deputies and other commissioned employee, an expenditure of 2015 carryover funds from the county’s Law Enforcement...
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Spring Sports Preview is out!
Sydney Shea got some practice time in as goalie for the Lady Tiger soccer team prior to the start of the regular season. (Photo courtesy of Cole Sales) The 2016 Tiger Spring Sports Preview is out in...
View ArticleJohn Bernard Hill
John B. Hill, 90, Excelsior Springs, Mo. passed away March 13, 2016. Memorial visitation will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Bross & Spidle Chapels of Excelsior Springs....
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Monster in the Closet
Emily has a big problem. Not only is she sent to bed just as she reaches the highest level of her new video game, but there’s a monster in her closet! It’s not just her imagination. Her friend...
View ArticleDallas Horton Ferrell
Dallas Ferrell, 80, Wood Heights, Mo., formerly of Pitsburg, KS. Passed away March 18, 2016 at the Cameron Missouri Veterans Home. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m., with full military...
View ArticlePatsy Chrisman
Patsy Chrisman, 66, of Harrisonville, Mo., passed away March 17, 2016. Visitation will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. with a celebration of story sharing from 4:30-5 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 at Hidden...
View ArticleDr. Roy Newton Neil
Dr. Roy Newton Neil, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 16 in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Roy was born on January 9, 1938 in Dawson County, Nebraska The family is planning a private memorial service as a...
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ESH Health Express open for business
Dozens turned out to witness an exciting ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce in honor of the grand opening of the Excelsior Springs Hospital Health Express...
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Excelsior man finds mystery gravestone face down on his property
Excelsior local Jim Baldwin discovered a tombstone on his property Jim Baldwin wondered what lay wedged between two small trees in a tight space between his garage and a shared alley. He might’ve...
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