July 2021

Gary Dean Turner

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Gary Dean Turner, 86 of rural Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away Wednesday morning at his home with his family surrounding him.

Gary Dean Turner

Eric C. Brintzinghoffer

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Eric C. Brintzinghoffer, 75, passed away on July 4, 2021, at NorthCare Hospice House following complications from a fall.  He was born on Feb. 8, 1946, to Elizabeth (Wiggans) and James H. Brintzingerhoffer in Newark, N.J.

Council fills vacancies on board

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Planning and Zoning Board has filled two vacancies. On June 21, the City Council approved the appointments of Sandy Barnes and Dustin Borchert.

City renews ambulance agreement

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city renewed its agreement with the Eastern Clay County Ambulance District. On June 21, the City Council approved a one-year agreement, slated to take effect Thursday and expire June 30, 2022.

Public aids Salvation Army after fire

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RICHMOND – Having helped Ray Countians who experienced personal losses, including to house fires, the Richmond Salvation Army Store is receiving help from the public after a store fire, Director Phil Powers said June 26.
RICHMOND Salvation Army Director Phil Powers shows fire damage makes a shambles of the organization’s new building.

Excelsior hosts Wine Fest

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Various wineries from Branson to Excelsior Springs provided samples during the annual Wine Festival, which included live music and crafts June 12 on Lovers Lane in Excelsior Springs.
WINE FLOWS at the Excelsior Springs Wine Fest. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff affiliate