August 2024

Tips for a memorable Labor Day weekend

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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.
Tips for a memorable Labor Day weekend

Labor Day tradition

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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.
AURORA, ENJOYS THE Lake of the Ozarks and makes memories with her Papa, Rob Jamison. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Webb returns to LV practice squad

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Excelsior Springs High School alumnus and pro football player is still a Las Vegas Raider. The Raiders stated Wednesday on their website that they had signed the cornerback to their practice squad.

Tigers impress Danneman at jamboree

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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.
EXCESLIOR SPRINGS VARSITY football coach Jake Danneman (right), shown instructing middle schoolers recently during a camp at Tiger Stadium, sees potential in his high schoolers entering the regular season. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

CCPO takes action against cryptocurrency scams

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Cryptocurrency usage has seen a significant rise, bringing with it a surge in cryptocurrency scams and unlawful activities. The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office has raised alarm over drug dealers’ use of hardware wallets to mask their funds.
THE CLAY COUNTY Prosecutor’s Office recently organized a training session for police departments in the Clay County area. The training provided law enforcement personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively prevent and report cryptocurrency scams and other forms of illegal activity. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Community encouraged to vote for ES

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The city of Excelsior Springs is reaching out to the community to ask for support in securing the opportunity to host the prestigious 2025 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) conference. Excelsior Springs Economic Development Director Melinda Mehaffy and Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce President Brian Rice attended a previous CEC conference and knew then the city wanted to apply to host the event in 2025.