November 2025

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A Rayville man facing felony and misdemeanor charges has been released from custody after a judge reduced his bond. Following an August vehicle theft investigation, Gregory Don Marrant, 36, was charged with a class D felony of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and a class B misdemeanor of firstdegree trespassing.

An Excelsior Springs man accused of showing up at a protected person’s home and flashing a handgun during an argument is out of jail after pleading not guilty to the charges. Myles Levi Casey, 28, is facing one felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon and one misdemeanor charge of violating a protection order for an adult.

When the Excelsior Springs Christmas Parade moved through downtown, a group of family members walked with a purpose much heavier than holiday cheer. Their presence was a reminder that Andrew Frantz is still missing, nearly three years after the 31-year-old disappeared. For his relatives, taking part in the parade was not about celebration. It was about refusing to let the community forget a son, brother and father who has never come home.

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A youthful athlete isn’t necessarily an inexperienced athlete, as Excelsior Springs varsity girls wrestling coach Scott Schwab would probably attest. As proof, Schwab could point to his own team this season.

Excelsior Springs Hospital is approaching the holiday season with a focus on practical support, offering two December programs designed to help residents reduce stress, manage medications and stay grounded during a time that can be both joyful and overwhelming. Rather than leaning into the frantic pace that often defines the final weeks of the year, the hospital is using education to help families and older adults navigate the pressures that tend to rise as calendars fill and routines shift.

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Excelsior Springs is preparing to expand support for homebound seniors with the appointment of Tammy Murphy as the first coordinator for the Meals and a Visit Program (MVP). The initiative is designed to deliver nutritious meals and companionship to residents who struggle with mobility or lack regular social interaction.

Editor’s note: This is the second and final installment in a two-part series on holiday stress. Part One explored expectations, comparison, perfectionism, parenting pressure and strategies for managing emotional overload during the holidays. Part Two focuses on boundaries, warning signs, community resources and ways to support loved ones during a difficult time of year.