November 2024

Body Thanksgiving versus Christmas As the Halloween season wraps up and the chill of autumn settles in, excitement for my favorite holiday intensifies with each passing day.

Body An Excelsior Springs transient man recently took his life after a standoff with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Paul C.

Body The FullCircle program and ways it can benefit local youth suffering from addiction was discussed at a recent Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse Free Environments (SAFE) meeting. FullCircle is a dynamic peer support network designed for young individuals.

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Body After an impressive 22 years dedicated to teaching second-grade students, an Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) educator embarks on a new career chapter.

Body The Excelsior Standard, Nov. 15, 2024 Kenneth Atkinson Kenneth Lee Atkinson, 72, of Excelsior Springs passed away Nov.

Body The Excelsior Standard, Nov. 15, 2024 Patricia Shemwell Patricia “Patty” Ann McNellis Shemwell, 75, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully Nov.

Body Excelsior Springs coach Riche Marsh and his girls tennis team recently celebrated their historic season with an endof- season banquet. “This was a very special season for our ladies with (them) competing at such a high level and finding success throughout the year,” Marsh said.

Body Excelsior Springs football fans might see a familiar face if they watch Kansas City’s Black Friday game with Las Vegas. Sam Webb, a 2016 Excelsior Springs High School graduate, remained on Las Vegas’ active roster as of press time.

Body Excelsior Springs graduate Mason Wartner exceeded his expectations in his first season of men’s soccer at Park University. Wartner, who graduated high school in May, had a goal of making the traveling squad with the Parkville-based, NAIAaffiliated university, he said.