October 2023

Body MAVERICK KORB shows off his face painting after receiving a ghostly friend on his cheek. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff.

Body Excelsior Springs City Council authorized an Interfund loan to the local hospital in the amount of $125,000 on Oct. 13.

Body A Belton man pled not guilty to upgraded charges of first-degree murder after a Lawson man he allegedly shot succumbed to his injuries.

Body The Excelsior Springs School Board is addressing concerned parents regarding school safety, bullying protocols, and other school-related business handling.

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Body The Mid-Continent Library in Excelsior Springs offers various programs for people of all ages, including online resources for children.

Body The Excelsior Springs Farmers Market will host a fall festival on October 25 from 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Broadway and Mill Street to celebrate a successful market season.

Body Excelsior Springs is on a hot streak in varsity boys soccer. Following Monday’s win over visiting Raytown South, the Tigers are 9-5 and on a five-game winning streak season, with two regularseason games left before district competition starts on Oct.

Body As of this writing, Excelsior Springs still had more varsity volleyball to play. With a sweep Tuesday of visiting Richmond, the Tigers advanced to play Oak Grove Wednesday at Oak Grove in the Class 3 District 15 Tournament semifinals.

Body Shutouts characterized the first round of the Class 4 District 8 Tournament. Excelsior Springs was on the losing side of one of those shutouts.