August 2024

As the annual celebration of American workers’ social and economic achievements approaches, I can’t help but reminisce about the tradition I share with my family. This year, we are commemorating the 130th anniversary of Labor Day.

Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS) has introduced an internship program designed to provide students with the invaluable opportunity to explore various career paths, develop essential skills and gain real-world experience. Through this program, students will have the chance to work alongside professionals, apply their classroom knowledge in practical settings, and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth.

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor extended a warm welcome to three center directors and three student leaders from the Missouri Job Corps campuses.

An Excelsior Springs man has been granted bond after being arrested for one felony charge. George M.

Excelsior Springs varsity football coach Jake Danneman had reasons to be impressed when watching his Tigers scrimmage against Cameron and East Buchanan during an Aug. 23 preseason jamboree at Cameron.

Labor Day weekend is widely considered the unofficial swan song of summer. Though millions of children return to school prior to Labor Day weekend, the final holiday of summer still marks an ending to the season of relaxation and a return to the hustle and bustle of life when the temperatures dip and schedules fill up.

Ameren Missouri has recently revealed an additional $1 million in funding for weatherization assistance. The Weatherization Assistance Program is a valuable initiative that delivers home energy conservation services to qualifying households.

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The incredible care and effort provided by early Missouri settlers and farmers who selflessly aided the Cherokees during their arduous journey across frontier Missouri was recently shared during a Watkins Mill State Park event.