March 2026

MIRANDA JAMISON City officials in Orrick approved two voluntary annexation ordinances Monday after a public hearing on a proposed battery energy storage facility, giving residents two weeks to submit a petition to send the decision to a citywide vote. The ordinances involve two separate properties, including land owned by Kathy O’Dell associated with a proposed battery energy storage system discussed during the hearing, as well as property owned by Jeff Gowing.

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The Excelsior Standard, Mar. 13, 2026 Sandra Gray Sandra Kay Gray, 84, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully March 7, 2026, at Liberty Hospital.

The Excelsior Standard, Mar. 13, 2026 Kenneth “Griz” Eugene Foster Kenyon of Rayville passed away in his sleep Feb.

Lilly Goetz isn’t resting long after her medal-winning season of high school girls wrestling. The Excelsior Springs sophomore, who placed sixth at Class 1 state competition, plans to prepare for the 202627 campaign by wrestling in offseason tournaments.

For Excelsior Springs seniors Cooper Collins, Gaige Carr and Cooper Lester, wrestling at the Class 2 state boys tournament was a farewell. It also was a farewell for Cody Beck, their coach.

SOPHIA WATSON take advantage of drawing activities offered during Lewis Elementary’s Once Upon a Hero Literacy Night..

Residents looking for information about local health, family and community services will soon have the opportunity to connect with organizations from across the area during a Community Resource Fair hosted by the Thrive Excelsior Health and Wellness Task Force.

The power of a small gesture It is that time again when most weekends start pointing toward the Lake of the Ozarks. That tends to happen this time of year thanks to my dad and stepmom having a condo down there, which means a few days away from the normal routine whenever schedules allow.