June 2021

Memorial Day event occurs inside, mostly

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Those who remembered fallen service members Monday in Excelsior Springs had to adapt to the weather. Originally, the annual Memorial Day ceremony was expected to take place outdoors at the six veterans monuments on the Clay Ray Veterans Association grounds.

THE FIRST commemorative wreath is placed in front of the stage for Memorial Day in Excelsior Springs. Other wreaths are placed to honor fallen members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. The Veterans Administration has granted veteran status to Merchant Mariners who served during World War II. Find more event photos on Page 10. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Lawmakers define ‘success’ differently after session

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

JEFFERSON CITY – Republican and Democratic lawmakers defined success differently after this year’s Missouri General Assembly session. Rep.

MAJORITY WHIP Allen Andrews recognizes Rep. Peggy McGaugh for her work with House Republicans.

Asinine Mo. now monitors prescriptions

4 years ago By News Staff

Some asinine positions taken by most of the Republican-dominated Missouri General Assembly got resolved this year, when lawmakers agreed to collect online sales tax, raise the gas tax and approve a statewide prescription drug monitoring program.

Seniors, others receive help at Good Samaritan

4 years ago By News Staff

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – “As we all know, the COVID pandemic affected the seniors the worst, followed by the homeless population,” Good Samaritan Center Emergency Assistance Coordinator Jennifer Chappel stated.

CLAY COUNTY senior advocate Gayle Geiger says seniors struggle when forced to choose between medicine and paying for food.

A season in review: Excelsior Springs girls soccer

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers formally ended their varsity girls soccer season last week with their team banquet. The Tigers were 3-15, notching wins over Savannah, Cameron and Benton.

FRESHMAN ABBY RASH dribbles into the 18-yard box, looking to score for Excelsior Springs.

Cynthia Ann Brown

4 years ago By News Staff

Cynthia Ann Brown, 64, of Humansville, MO, died May 26, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Excelsior Springs on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 4 p.m.

Teresa Re’Nay Howard-Sawyer

4 years ago By News Staff

Teresa Re’Nay Howard-Sawyer, 68, of Lawson, MO passed away peacefully at her home on May 26, 2021.

She was born Jan. 4, 1953 in Kansas City, MO to Carl G. and Betty L. Ballou. She graduated from Northeast High School, Class of 1971 and later studied at the University of Central Missouri.
She is preceded in death by her father Carl G. Ballou and granddaughter Haley L. McDonald.