September 2022

Library trades food for fines through Saturday

3 years ago By News Staff

Mid-Continent Public Library’s Food for Fines program is back The biannual program runs now through Sunday. Library customers have the chance to donate nonperishable food items in place of money to pay off overdue fines or replacement card charges. Food donations benefit the Good Samaritan Center.

ES girls netters get first dual victory of season

3 years ago By Dustin Danner

The Tigers have their first dual win this season in varsity girls tennis. Excelsior Springs got the “W” Sept.

DUSTIN DANNER | Staff EXCELSIOR SPRINGS senior Anna Selby hits a forehand shot in varsity girls tennis action last week en route to picking up a win in the No. 1 singles spot.

ES boys take second in home soccer tourney

3 years ago By Dustin Danner

Last week, the Tigers found themselves playing for a tournament championship in varsity boys soccer for the second time this season. Unlike the first time they played for a title, however, they had to settle for being runners-up.

DUSTIN DANNER | Staff EXCELSIOR SPRINGS JUNIOR Jake Zapata races to gain possession of the ball during the Tigers’ 2-1 win over Kearney on Sept. 8 at Tiger Stadium in tournament play.

Marellyn Ann McCoy Palmer

3 years ago By News Staff

Marellyn Ann McCoy Palmer, 98, of Liberty, MO passed away on Sept. 10, 2022, at KC Hospice House at North Kansas City Hospital.

Marellyn was born Dec. 22, 1923, in Liberty, MO, to Herschell and Elsie (Fowler) McCoy. She attended Liberty High School, Class of 1941. She married G.L. (Jud) Palmer, on July 15, 1944, making their home in Liberty, MO, on the farm that she grew up on.

Ned Riley Holmes

3 years ago By News Staff

Ned Riley Holmes, 88, of Holt, MO flew off to the golden golf course on Sep. 11, 2022. Ned was born on Oct. 30, 1933.

Donations in loving memory of Ned may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, or to the American Diabetes Association. A memorial gathering will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022, at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Kearney, 925 E. State Highway 92, Kearney, MO 64060.

Tigers pull out win against Chrisman, fall to Pats

3 years ago By Dustin Danner

Watching her Tigers split last week’s games with two Independencebased schools made something clear to Excelsior Springs coach Megan Gilbertson about this varsity softball season. “We have to be able to focus on the fundamentals of fielding the softball and throwing it,” Gilbertson said.