COVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS
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SOURCES: State, Ray and Clay health departments, Johns Hopkins University J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff NUMBERS in this graphic are “accumulated.
December 2020
For unto you is born this day ... a savior
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While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
The Little Pieces
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Scores of shoppers browsed and bought at the annual Mistletoe Market at the Montgomery Event Venue, many having no idea how much work goes into the “simple” crafts on display at some of the tables.
Bye bye 2020, come on 2021
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers have ended the 2020 portion of their varsity boys wrestling season on a high note. The grapplers finished the calendar year with two competitions – a Dec.
Raytown administrator to lead Excelsior schools
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Raytown School District’s assistant superintendent of support services, Dr. Travis Hux, will serve as the new Excelsior Springs School District superintendent.
School Board President Tray Harkins confirmed the board’s Dec. 14 decision.
District releases virus strategy
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs School District COVID Task Force stated virus numbers have caused Westview Elementary to remain virtual until the end of the semester.
County complies with K.C. regulations
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LIBERTY – After another court fight, Clay County agreed Dec. 7 to submit to Kansas City’s zoning authority.
City could raise fees to play golf
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Excelsior Springs Golf Course fees might rise in 2021. General Manger Kyle Hurst has proposed the City Council raise fees, starting New Year’s Day to “help us continue to maintain the high-quality course conditions.
City Council approves revisions to nuisance, cemetery regulations
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council has further defined visual eyesores that constitute nuisances. On Dec.