Excelsior Springs Police Blotter (Oct. 2-Oct. 8)
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 11:13 a.m., 300 block of S. Kansas City Ave., Officers responded on a report of a loud, profanity filled argument. One of the parties involved was contacted. She admitted there...
View ArticleLeona O’Dell Dye
Leona O’Dell Dye August 3, 1924—October 14, 2018 Leona O’Dell Dye, age 94, passed away October 14, 2018, at Excelsior Springs Hospital. She was born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, on August 3, 1924,...
View ArticleRita H. Davis
Rita H. Davis Rita H. Davis, 71, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, formerly of Excelsior Springs, Missouri entered into rest Sunday, October 14, 2018, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. Funeral services...
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Oct. 17 issue of Town & Country Leader will be delayed
Oct. 17, 2018 — Electrical problems with the press have delayed the printing of this week’s Town & Country Leader. Repairs are being made and the shopper will be printed early Wednesday morning....
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Second annual Community Connection to be held
October 19, 2018 – The Good Samaritan Center will hold the second annual Community Connection event Friday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Jennifer Chappel from The Good Samaritan Center said the event...
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Paramedic program receives national accreditation
October 19, 2018 – The Excelsior Springs Area Career Center Paramedic program just received national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Capt. John...
View ArticleOpinions divided over bonds
October 19, 2018 – The Clay County Commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to sell Certificates of Participation bonds to fund approximately $52 Million in improvement projects. According to a prepared...
View ArticleLaura Deuser Boxford
Laura Deuser Boxford February 7, 1953—October 12, 2018 Laura Boxford (Deuser), age 65, of Lawson, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2018 at Garden Valley Healthcare Center. Laura was born...
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Wilson, Ferdig return after memorable Honor Flight
October 22, 2018—Two Excelsior heroes recently returned from their Honor Flight, where veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam tour the nation’s capital and receive recognition for their service...
View ArticleArea woman transported to hospital by Lifeflight
October 22, 2018—A Kearney woman was one of three injured in a two-vehicle collision in Benton County on Saturday, Oct. 13. Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. N. K. Johnson reported the collision...
View ArticleDoris Kay Baird
Doris Kay Baird September 27, 1938—October 20, 2018 Doris Kay Baird, 80, of Lawson, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. Doris Kay was born on Sept. 27, 1938, in...
View ArticlePamela Jean McCurley
Pamela Jean McCurley March 28, 1959—October 22, 2018 Pamela Jean McCurley, 59, of Wood Heights, Missouri, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at her home. Pamela was born on March 28, 1959, in...
View ArticleExcelsior resident sustains minor injuries in crash
October 24, 2018—Liberty Hospital treated and released an Excelsior Springs woman following a crash in which the vehicle struck a tree. Missouri State Highway Patrol Cpl. D. J. Kline investigated a...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Police Blotter (Oct. 9-15)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 1:36 a.m., Dunbar and Myrtle, Officer contacted a WF, 25 who advised she was assaulted by a WM, 44. The WM was arrested on a 24-hour hold for domestic assault. 10:32 a.m., St....
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Students create election guide for the community
October 24, 2018 —Excelsior Springs High School’s U.S. Government class members recently compiled a nonpartisan voters’ guide to help break down ballot language for community voters and assist them in...
View ArticleConstruction site crash causes backup on 10 Highway in Excelsior
October 24, 2018—Rumors swirled around Excelsior Springs and Richmond that a fatality collision temporarily shut down a portion of Missouri Highway 10 Monday. Instead, a dump truck bed struck an...
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Excelsior mother, infant displaced after structure fire
October 24, 2018—A structure fire at Majestic Hills Trailer Park displaced a local mother and infant after their home officials determined their home to be a total loss. A local mother and infant were...
View ArticleAmong the Shadows
Below is a submission in a scary story contest by seventh grade students from Excelsior Springs Middle School. Follow this link to read all of the submissions. Vote for your favorite story here....
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Wood Heights receives updated ISO rating
Residents urged to contact homeowner’s insurance provider to reduce rates October 26, 2018—On Thursday, Oct. 11, Wood Heights Fire Protection District announced findings of the 2018 Insurance Service...
View ArticleTigers rally against Plesant Hill
October 26, 2018—The Tigers rallied but fell short against Pleasant Hill Friday, Oct. 19. Head Coach Mark Faubion said the Tigers, who rushed over 500 yards and scored 33 points, played well enough to...
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