November 2024

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. While most people might immediately think of Christmas when discussing festive times of the year, that assumption couldn’t be further from the truth for me.

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

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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After an impressive 22 years dedicated to teaching second-grade students, an Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) educator embarks on a new career chapter. Andrea Marsh has enjoyed the privilege of shaping the early educational experiences of the young learners at Elkhorn Elementary.

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

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

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.

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.

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.