October 2024

EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Thursday, October 10 At 12:58 a.m., Jason Brower, 44, was arrested for outside warrant service.

RCSO honors Sgt. Perkins

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The Ray County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has proudly maintained the tradition of honoring its fallen deputies. On October 23, 2020, a formal proclamation was issued, designating this significant day as Law Enforcement Day in memory of Sergeant Jeffery Perkins.
THE FAMILY OF fallen deputy Jeff Perkins is on hand to witness the flag being lowered to halfmast in his honor. Submitted

MICHAEL A. PALIER

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The Richmond News, Nov. 1, 2024 Michael Palier Michael Palier, 63, Richmond, passed away Oct.
Michael Palier

WANDA MAY (POINTER) MILLS

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The Excelsior Standard, Nov. 1, 2024 Wanda Mills Wanda May (Pointer) Mills, 85, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Oct.
Wanda Mills

’Cats ready for rematch with SF

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Orrick and Santa Fe will meet again in varsity 8-man football. Friday night, the Bearcats (3-6) will host Santa Fe (1-8) in District 4 Tournament play, with the winner to face undefeated and top-seeded Braymer/Breckenridge Nov.

ES native turns over U.S. Navy SRS command

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Following a successful tenure as leader of the U.S. Navy Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 32, an Excelsior Springs native handed over the reins to a fellow Navy officer, ensuring a smooth leadership transition within the squadron.