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Ferril-Means family reunion hits centennial

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Ferril-Means family of Clay County celebrated its 100th anniversary June 12 at the Clay & Ray Veterans Hall Association, 208 Veterans Memorial Drive, Excelsior Springs. Sixty-two attendees participated in the potluck dinner and business meeting, which resulted in the election of officers for 2021-2022.
THE FERRIL-MEANS family has reunited for a century.

Wyman enters Phase I asbestos, lead paint survey

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A Phase I screening of the Wyman School for lead paint and asbestos is underway, Economic Development Director Melinda Mehaffy told city leaders during a June 18 work session. “You do those when you anticipate you might have a developer,” Mehaffy said.
MELINDA MEHAFFY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Most area school buses pass inspection by state

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RICHMOND – Most area school districts, a notable exception being Hardin-Central, received perfect scores during the Missouri Highway Patrol’s Annual School Bus Safety inspection. Out of five buses serving the Hardin-Central School District, two failed, resulting in a 60% approval rating and both buses being taken out of service.
SERVING RICHMOND School District, this bus drives along East South Street between the high school and the junior high school last week. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

Police leaders retire

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs Police Department staff and community celebrated the retirement of Chief Clint Reno and Lt. Paul White.
FROM LEFT are retiring Lt. Paul White, Interim Police Chief Chris Weber and retiring Police Chief Clint Reno. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff
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