September 2023

Body Orrick varsity 8-man football coach Kirk Thacker did some experimenting Sept. 22, when his Bearcats hosted Northwest of Hughesville/Otterville for homecoming.

Body Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected among the whitetail deer populations in 31 Missouri counties, including Clay and Ray.

Body Excelsior Springs’ cross country teams headed north last week. And southeast.

Body SMITHVILLE – Excelsior Springs refused to be blanked by top 10-ranked Smithville. The Tigers posted a third-quarter touchdown in their 49-6 Sept.

Body Excelsior Springs piled up the runs last week in varsity softball. In going 2-1, the Tigers scored 49 runs and allowed only 22.

Body Excelsior Springs keeps winning in varsity volleyball. The Tigers had won 11 of their last 14 matches entering Thursday’s road meeting with Grain Valley.

Body The Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) recently conducted a wetting ceremony in order to commemorate and bless their new fire truck, Pumper Two.

Body The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Odyssey recently announced the launch of the Missouri Close the Gap Grant program.

Body The Excelsior Standard, Sept. 29, 2023 James E.

Body The Taking Care of You stress management program - a series of 45-minute sessions for middle- and highschool students - is held at the Excelsior Springs Community Center (ESCC) every Tuesday at 2 p.m. through Oct. 17.