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In today’s Standard: a look at the Royal Hotel
Amid the decay and deterioration in the Royal Hotel are remnants of the building’s once-majestic past. Are days of grandeur still ahead for the structure? (Photo by Jae Juarez) The Standard’s Jae...
View ArticleExcelsior residents concerned with Liberty church’s occupation of Clay County...
Residents living along McCleary and Old Quarry roads on the western edge of Excelsior Springs, near what local people refer to as “the caves” in Clay County, are voicing concern over the possibility of...
View ArticleJose Vasquez
Jose Manuel Vasquez, 19, Kansas City, Mo., died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 17, at Hidden Valley Funeral Home in Kearney, Mo. Graveside service...
View ArticleSharon Elliott
Sharon Elliott, 72, Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away Aug. 13, 2015. Sharon was born March 31, 1943, to Orville Gene and Marilyn May Miller in Excelsior Springs, Mo. She worked for Orbseal for many years...
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JAESTAR BBQ takes home top prize, bragging rights
Pitmaster Jason Crees of JAESTAR BBQ was more than happy to claim a trophy for his team’s win as the Grand Champion of the Excelsior Springs BBQ and Fly-In held this past Friday and Saturday, Aug....
View ArticleGovernment works better when you’re involved
Last Monday night, going to the school board meeting, I encountered a couple outside the door before the meeting started. It was a good 15 minutes before the board’s annual tax levy hearing, and the...
View ArticleJane Lile
Jane Clair Adams Lile, 96, formerly of Richmond, Missouri, passed away, Friday, August 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter, Susan Rodgers, in Newburgh, Indiana. Funeral...
View ArticleGerald Anderson
Gerald Anderson, 85, Richmond, Mo., died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at NorthCare Hospice House, North Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Thurman Funeral...
View ArticleCarl Bolles
Carl Lee Bolles, 78, Kearney, Mo., died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at First United Methodist Church in Kearney, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m....
View ArticleBill Kinne Jr.
William Jay “Bill” Kinne Jr., 68, Lowry City, Mo., died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Vitas Hospice in Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Gowing Funeral...
View ArticleLeona Pierce
Leona May Pierce, 93, passed away Aug. 18, 2015, at the Excelsior Springs Nursing & Rehab Center in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Leona was preceded in death by her son, Thomas “Little Tom” Pierce, on...
View ArticleRaymond Coleman
Raymond Lee “Romeo” Coleman, 81, of Excelsior Springs, Mo. (formerly of Orrick, Mo.), passed away early Monday morning, Aug. 17, 2015, at the Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehab Center. Raymond was...
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The Liberty Farm in Rocky Hollow generates discussion over intentional...
“The caves” located at 14518 Old Quarry Road near Rocky Hollow have recently been purchased by Doug Perry, pastor of the Church of Liberty and Fellowship of the Martyrs. Perry plans to develop the...
View ArticleAlice Martin
Alice Adeline Martin, 99, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Aug. 20, 2015, at the Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center. Alice was born May 24, 1916, to Leonard C. and Kathleen Hoff Olenhouse in...
View ArticleDiana Brinegar
Diana Kay Brinegar, 72, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away on Aug. 21, 2015, at Kindred Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Diana was born on July 26, 1943, to Clell and Loverna Watson in Kansas City, Mo....
View ArticleJackie Short
Jacqueline Fay King Short, 79, Excelsior Springs, Mo., went home to the Lord Aug. 24, 2015. Jackie was born Feb. 27, 1936, to Lawrence and Vera Haynes King in Excelsior Springs, Mo. She was a graduate...
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Spohns’ renovation of historic Bill Payne house is a labor of love
The Spohns located a vintage kitchen sink, and used the aqua color in the medallion-style logo label as inspiration for the paint on the rest of the cabinet. It’s only one of several instances where...
View ArticleMcLaughlins, Cole picked for Pride awards
Three individuals who embody the idea of businesses giving back to the community will be honored this weekend with Pride awards during the annual Pride Block Party sponsored by The Excelsior Springs...
View ArticleShirley Hartman
Shirley Ann Hartman, 75, Richmond, Mo., died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at her home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation took place...
View ArticleRobert McCullah
Robert McCullah, 83, Lawson, Mo., died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at his home. Graveside service with burial of ashes were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Lawson Cemetery, Lawson, Mo. Arrangements are...
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