Prevent frozen pipe breakage with these tips
The Farmer’s Almanac predicts a mild but snowy winter for Missouri this year. But temperatures will get below freezing and that can be hard on your plumbing. As winter arrives in Excelsior Springs,...
View ArticleAlice Ann McClain
Alice Ann McClain September 23, 1943 – December 28, 2017 Alice Ann (Edwards) McClain passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 28, 2017. Ann was born in Alabama, raised by her aunt and uncle. She moved with...
View ArticleRedefining community at the Good Samaritan Center
December 29, 2017 – There’s an easy comradery between Jennifer Chappel and Michelle Vasquez, which is good, because there’s very little that’s easy about the work they do. The two are case workers at...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Police Department Weekly Report, Part I (Dec. 19-Dec. 25)
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 4:07 a.m., 1600 block of Kearney Rd.—Officers responded on an alarm at the business. The alarm was a false alarm and nothing else was requested. 7:32 a.m., 500 block of...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Police Department Weekly Report, Part II (Dec. 19-Dec. 25)
Saturday, December 23, 2017 12:13 a.m., 200 block of Dunbar Ave.—Officer responded on a report of someone falling down the stairs at the residence. Officer stood by until no longer needed by the...
View ArticleJames Floyd Long
James Floyd Long October 9, 1941 — December 29, 2017 James “Floyd” Long, 76, of Orrick, Mo., passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. James was born Oct. 9, 1941 to Richard and Ethel (Roberts) Long. He was...
View ArticleRuby Jean Doss Marble Greeson
Ruby Jean Doss Marble Greeson August 24, 1936 —December 28, 2017 Ruby Jean Doss Marble Greeson, 81, of Lawson, Mo., passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. Ruby was born Aug. 24, 1936 to John Morrison and...
View ArticleSandra A. Walker Bray
Sandra A. Walker Bray August 28, 1943— December 29, 2017 Sandra A. Walker Bray, 74, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at the New Mark Care Center. Sandra was born in High Point, NC. on Aug. 28, 1943....
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Donald Tilman Stratton
Donald Tilman Stratton November 13, 1924 —December 30, 2017 Don Stratton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, died Saturday morning, Dec. 30, 2017, at...
View ArticleRobert S. Gordon
Robert S. Gordon May 27, 1942—December 29, 2017 Robert “Bob” S. Gordon, 75, of Orrick, Mo., passed away surrounded by family and friends in his home on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. Robert was born May 27,...
View ArticleBusick is a ‘natural born leader’ inspiring the best from The Elms staff
January 5, 2017 – Excelsior Springs native Eric Busick may no longer be at The Elms every day as acting general manager, but there is little doubt that his influence will remain long after his...
View ArticleSports writer wanted at The Excelsior Springs Standard
January 5, 2018- The Excelsior Springs Standard is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic sports fan to fill an open sports writing position in its newsroom. The ideal candidate will have a background in...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Weekly Report (Dec. 26-Jan.1)
Tuesday, December 26 4:24 a.m., 2300 block of Vintage Ct.—Officer responded to Applebee’s on a burglary alarm. The building was secure and nothing further was requested. 6:54 a.m., 2200 block of Patsy...
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“Chasing the light:” How one photographer illuminates Excelsior Springs
Kevin Morgan’s entire being seems to thrum with energy. He leaps from one subject to the next, from archeology to photography to philosophy, with barely a pause between, because to him, so much of it...
View ArticlePolice chase across multiple counties, results in 3 arrests
January 5, 2018 – After an hour-long pursuit that crossed multiple county lines, three suspects were apprehended by police on suspicion of shoplifting from the local Walmart. The Excelsior Springs...
View ArticleCity lightens policy on delinquent water bills
December 29, 2017 – The City of Excelsior Springs is relaxing its policy on delinquent water bills to ease the burden in what is easily one of the largest complaints among residents. The city council’s...
View ArticleJulie E. Jacobs
Julie E. Jacobs November 8, 1944—January 5, 2018 On Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, Julie Jacobs, an extraordinary wife and mother, passed away after a brief fight with cancer at the age of 73 in Excelsior...
View ArticlePedestrian killed in late night crash on 92 Highway
January 11, 2018 – Late Wednesday night, Jan. 10, 92 Hwy. was shut down between Park Lane and Route RA for approximately an hour while authorities responded to a fatality crash. According to an online...
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2-hour local police chase ends after bold maneuver by sheriff (VIDEO)
January 12, 2018 – Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish successfully administered a Pursuit Intervention Technique maneuver, bringing an end to the chase that originated in Excelsior Springs on Tuesday,...
View ArticleDonna Chenault
Donna Chenault February 4, 1941— January 9, 2018 Donna Kathleen Offoot Chenault was born Feb. 4, 1941 and passed away Jan. 9, 2018. She was born to Forest and Letha Sullard. Donna married Gene Offoot...
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