June 2024

Excelsior Springs High School Principal Dr. Sara Wickham proudly recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of students for the 2023-2024 second semester by announcing the honor roll. To earn a spot on the honor roll, students must maintain a commendable grade point average of B (3.0) or higher, with no grade falling below a C-.

A warrant has been issued for a Rayville man who is facing a multitude of charges. Dalton Baldwin, 18, has been charged with two felonies and four misdemeanors, including two counts of delivering a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid and four counts of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Missourians will vote on two proposed state constitutional amendments Aug. 6.

The Excelsior Standard, June 7, 2024 Isabelle Sears Isabelle Mae Sears, 23, of Excelsior Springs passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Isabelle was born May 1, 2001, in Kansas City, the daughter of Trice James and Rebecca Jean (Miller) Sears.

Having a pet can bring joy and companionship, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. In my household, the challenge is Percy, a reactive dog that is not fond of other dogs, causing a significant amount of stress.

Excelsior Springs High School graduate Michael Rebello has put his name in the Bradley University record books. Robello, the 2019 Class 3 state cross country champion and a 2020 Excelsior Springs graduate, set the school indoor record for the 5,000-meter run this winter while representing Bradley at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational.

With the high school season having ended recently, some Excelsior Springs baseball fans might be focusing on a ballclub based about 30 miles away: the Kansas City Royals. The Royals were 36-26 entering Wednesday’s American League (AL) Central Division meeting with Cleveland at Progressive Field.

Another Orrick football player is taking his game to college. Jaxon Miller has signed to play for Benedictine College.