June 2024

Time to see a coaching legend again

1 year ago By News Staff

to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. I need to see an athletic legend at least once more.

Say ‘I do’ to museum exhibit

1 year ago By News Staff

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ES business woman appears in court, child abuse

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

An Excelsior Springs business owner appeared in Ray County Court after multiple motions were filed from both the state and the defense in regard to a bond revision, compelling the victim and security level.

CAROLYN SCHUTTE

1 year ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Standard, June 21, 2024 Carolyn Schutte Carolyn Schutte was born Sept. 19, 1964, in Edmond, Okla., and was raised in Pampa, Texas.

MELVIN JAMES HARMON

1 year ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Standard, June 21, 2024 Melvin James Harmon, 84, of Camden passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City. Melvin was born Feb.

Harbison sees rapid improvement in ’Cats during summer training

1 year ago By Shawn Roney

Orrick varsity boys basketball coach Chris Harbison is seeing progress in his Bearcats’ basketball chops during their afternoon skill sessions in the Orrick High School gym. “We’re improving pretty quickly,” Harbison said after the program’s June 13 session.

Year-round commitment is a necessity for students, schools

1 year ago By Commentary

The youth sports scene is nothing like it was a few decades ago. In Excelsior Springs and other American communities, we’ve reached the point where kids playing sports yearround is the norm, not the exception.

JAXTON GLASPY, shown pitching for his summer club team, the Old School Ducks, is among many Excelsior Springs High School athletes who are honing their skills during the high school offseason. DUSTIN DANNER | Correspondent

Cherished memories with my favorite girl

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

For the very first time, I wanted to express how social media has brought an unprecedented level of joy and excitement to my family. Thanks to a captivating and trending idea I stumbled upon on a social media app, I was able to infuse our lives with newfound enthusiasm and happiness.

Cherished memories with my favorite girl

Royals go 2-8; sit at third in division

1 year ago By Dustin Danner Sports Writer

Kansas City is slipping in the American League Central Division race.

After running a close second to Cleveland for a stretch of the Major League Baseball regular season, the Royals were third in the division entering Thursday’s interdivisional road meeting with Oakland. They also had gone 2-8 in their last 10 ballgames.

Former Rayville woman faces many felony charges

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

A former Rayville woman is facing a multitude of charges in various cases. Melissa A.