April 2023

Bond reduced on drug trafficking charges

Gary W. Gillispie II appeared in person, in custody, for a bond reduction hearing on recently in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court in Clay County. The 38-year-old Excelsior Springs resident is charged with one felony, trafficking drugs - second degree.

Tigers take 11 events at Chillicothe meet

Excelsior Springs had 11 champions to show for its first varsity track and field meet this season. Competing on March 30 at the Chillicothe Early Season Invitational, the Tigers won seven boys events and four girls events.

ES boys netters go 2-1 on the road

Finally, the Excelsior Springs varsity boys tennis team gets to stay home for a while. As of this writing, the Tigers were slated to begin a slate of six home duals and a home tournament, starting with Tuesday’s meeting with Harrisonville.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS senior Lee Mueller serves an during the Tigers’ 5-4 dual victory of Lafayette County March 27 at Higginsville. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Event a fete to remember

The annual French Quarter Piccadilly Gala fundraiser was recently held at The Montgomery Event Venue in downtown Excelsior Springs. This year’s Mardi Gras theme had everyone showing up in colorful gold, green and purple festive wear.
JAKE SIMMONS (RIGHT) PRESENTS the basket of goodies to winning bidder Monica Shane. MONICA SHANE | Submitted

Building healthy sleep habits can improve your mental health

Did you know that taking time to improve your sleep quality is a great way to improve your mental health? Quality sleep allows your brain to process emotions, thoughts, and memories. It empowers your brain to improve its thinking and learning skills, and it helps improve your overall well-being.