November 2023

National Crash Responder Safety Week announced

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Nov. 13 marks the beginning of National Crash Responder Safety Week across Missouri, reminding drivers to follow the law and move over for traffic incident responders.

Saturday’s parade route, road closures

2 years ago By News Staff

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THE PARADE ROUTE will be cleared of vehicles between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. There will be a full route shut down no later than 5:45 p.m. The closures will slowly reopen at the conclusion of the Lighted Parade. For safety purposes, all vehicles must be removed from the streets of Broadway and Thompson during the parade. The Mayor’s Christmas Tree and Rooftop Lighting Ceremony is at 6 p.m. with the Lighted Christmas Parade beginning at 6:05 p.m.

Local newspaper importance represented by high school student

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Eighteen-year-old Austin Martin is an Excelsior Springs High School senior who recently made posters to celebrate the importance of local news outlets. He shared his thoughts on the representation of local news reporting.

Ameren energy assistance granted to military families

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Ameren Missouri is now providing $25,000 for energy assistance to active-duty military members, veterans and their families and continuing to offer post-military career opportunities in honor of Veterans Day.

Honor, support those who have served

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Clay County Sheriff and veteran Will Akin, shared his thoughts on Veterans Day and explained ways people can honor and support those who have served in the military. Akin, an Army veteran, began his journey as a parachute rigger after enlisting in the military in 1994.

Post Everlasting ceremony honors veterans

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Excelsior Springs American Legion Post 236 honored five veteran members during a recent tribute and farewell “Post Everlasting” ceremony held at the Clay-Ray Veterans Association facility.

AMERICAN LEGION Post 256 adjutant Herschel Harrington places the American Legion cap on top of a tripod of rifles in preparation of the ceremony. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

Fire damages home

2 years ago By News Staff

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LAST WEEK Excelsior Springs fire and police departments responded to a report of a structure fire with possible entrapment at 300 E. Excelsior Street. Upon arrival, one person was determined to be entrapped in the building. The individual was removed by fire personnel and taken to an area hospital. Assistant Chief Camron White said, “It does appear to be an accidental incident, but it is still under investigation.” MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Voters approve 911 fee in Clay County

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Clay County voters took to the polls and passed a new 911 funding mechanism that allows the county to implement a $1 monthly fee on any wireless device able to call 911.

Festivities heat up for holiday season in Excelsior Springs

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Excelsior Springs Christmas Committee, in partnership with the Downtown Excelsior Partnership (DEP), is gearing up to kick off the holiday season by selling tickets for their Holiday Home Tours event that will commence Dec. 2 even as they finalize plans for the Nov. 18 Holiday Festival in...

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Christmas Committee gathered to discuss final plans for the Nov. 18 Downtown Excelsior Springs Christmas festivities. Participants included, in no particular order, Amber Schmidt, Jessica Miller, Elizabeth Dean, Melissa Bartlett, Brenda Eales, Amanda Romazon, Lyndsey Baxter, Sam Gilmore, Abigail Douglas and Robin Wilkins. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

Freebies, events to be offered on Nov. 11

2 years ago By News Staff

• Scooters Coffee honors Veterans by serving complimentary drinks upon presenting a valid military identification cards at participating locations. • Applebee offers all Veterans a free meal off a limited item menu from 11 a.m.