April 2021

Cynthia Cox, 55, of Richmond, died on March 26, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Cynthia was born on Aug.

William Paul Christian of Crystal Lakes passed away March 26, 2021, at home. He was born April 1, 1951, in Kansas City, and was a 1969 graduate of Northeast High School.

Gray Edward Gardner of Excelsior Springs passed away on March 26, 2021, at Liberty Hospital. He was born Feb.

JEFFERSON CITY – Medicaid expansion advocates celebrated victory in August after more than 53% of voters said the program should add more than 200,000 Missourians. But last week, Republican House Budget Committee members voted down House Bill 20, which would have provided almost $1.9 billion in funding for the voter-approved expansion.

KEARNEY – Excelsior Springs’ track and field season has begun. The Tigers opened March 26 at Kearney with a triangular that also included Oak Park.

SUGAR CREEK – Excelsior Springs’ club bowling season is underway. The club opened March 14 at Sterling Bowl, home center for Fort Osage’s club team.

CLINTON – The Tigers wasted no time in getting their first win of the varsity boys tennis season, sweeping Clinton 9-0 March 26 in their season opener in Missouri River Valley Conference action. “It was great to be able to open up the season with a win,” coach Richie Marsh said.

RAYTOWN – Allowing big innings has sent the Tigers into a losing skid. After opening the varsity baseball season with a win over Mexico, Excelsior Springs had lost five straight through Tuesday, including three games this past weekend.