April 2020

Money in mid-April, IRS says

6 years ago By News Staff

WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced the distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people.

Foundation for Health responds to COVID-19

6 years ago By News Staff

ST. LOUIS – “During this time of growing uncertainty, our commitment to improving the health and well-being of Missourians remains steadfast,” the Missouri Foundation for Health stated.

Look after physical, mental health in this crisis

6 years ago By News Staff

Daily life has changed to an amazing degree in the last few weeks. As individuals and communities work to contain the spread of COVID-19, one major adjustment for most of us personally is that we now spend much more time at home. This form of physical distancing, or sheltering in place, limits contact between people, which can help curb the infection’s spread.

During virus crisis, food stamp phone interviews suspended

6 years ago By News Staff

JEFFERSON CITY – Starting March 28, the Family Support Division, or FSD, Call Center will temporarily operate seven days a week and expand hours to handle the growing influx of calls from low-income Missourians for services.

ES Police Department activities Feb. 19 - Mar. 9, 2020

6 years ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following incidents handled by the department February 19 - March 9, 2020

Suffrage to Statecraft ‘opens’ at Center for Missouri Studies

6 years ago By News Staff

COLUMBIA – The State Historical Society of Missouri and Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection commemorate the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s suffrage with the free, collaborative exhibition, Missouri Women: Suffrage to Statecraft, at the society’s art gallery, Center for Missouri Studies, 605 Elm St., Columbia.

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SAM & VERNON

6 years ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – “Gifted.” “Multi-talented.” “Fun.” “Entertaining.” “Faithfilled.”

These are some of the words that describe a performance by Brent Vernon and his sidekick Sam. Both will perform free in the Richmond United Methodist Church sanctuary at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17. Vernon said he will do a little singing, work with Sam a little and sing a little more. He has written numerous songs reflecting faith and the joy of God’s work.

YOUTHFUL CREATIVITY

SINGER, SONGWRITER and ventriloquist Brent Vernon and his sidekick Sam will appear at Richmond United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17.

Leo Ronald Davis Jr.

6 years ago By News Staff

Leo Ronald Davis Jr., 80, passed away March 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

John R. Teague

6 years ago By News Staff

John Robert Teague, 80, of Lawson, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Liberty, MO surrounded by his family.

John was born June 3, 1939 in Earle, AR to Ross and Edna (Sullivan) Teague. He married the love of his life, Mary Kay Flaten on April 4, 1966 in Kansas City, MO.

Charles 'Larry' Williams

6 years ago By News Staff

Charles "Larry" Williams, 74, of Excelsior Springs, MO. passed away March 24, 2020 at his home, from complications due to heart disease.