March 2021

Possible homicide under investigation

5 years ago By Jack Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The investigation continues this morning into a possible homicide, Sheriff Scott Childers said.

An adult suspect has been taken into custody and an adult’s body has been located, but details are not being released at the moment.

Jail break for Ray, Clay? Maybe

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

JEFFERSON CITY – A jail break of the financial kind is under review in the Missouri General Assembly. The state makes every county in Missouri responsible for the cost to house inmates awaiting trial on state charges.

CLAY COUNTY’s jail is in Liberty. GRACE ANNA VENTMIGLIA

HANDICAPPING THE COUNTY’S, THE STATE’S, THE NATION’S HANDICAPPED?

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – If the $15 minimum wage proposal returns to Congress, then a controversial aspect of the plan would face bipartisan opposition from Emanuel Cleaver II, Sam Graves and other federal lawmakers.

THE FEDERAL Civil Rights Commission disregards the overwhelming opinion of caregivers who say they oppose requiring workshops to pay the minimum wage, as doing so would end workshop jobs. SOURCE: CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

ES First feeds public physically, spiritually

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – With friendly chatter and smiles, volunteers united at ES First, 1800 U.S. Highway 69.

THE FIRST VEHICLE to get in line for food distribution that starts at noon Saturday arrives nearly five hours early, at 7:15 a.m. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

CHAMBER AWARDS

5 years ago By News Staff

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The chamber recognized public service differently this year because of the pandemic, chamber Director Elaina Lamley stated. “While COVID may have taken our December luncheon away, we couldn’t allow it to take away presenting the awards to our winners,” Lamley stated.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Hospital is the chamber Business of the Year. From left are chamber Director Elaina Lamley, hospital CEO Kristen DeHart and chamber President Stephen Stubbs.

Partnership leader reports 2020 unique for downtown

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Last year proved unlike any other for the Downtown Excelsior Partnership, and the businesses and organizations served, due to COVID-19, Executive Director Lyndsey Baxter told city leaders Feb. 16 during her annual report.

Students visit lawmakers

5 years ago By News Staff

JEFFERSON CITY – Sixteen student members of the Northland prevention advocacy group Youth With Vision met virtually with state representatives and senators to encourage support for pending legislation focused on health and safety issues.

New asst. superintendent for Excelsior Springs

5 years ago By Melissa Miller

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Board of Education named Dr. Melissa Miller assistant superintendent of academic services.

Northland Coalition plans to hold virtual prevention conference

5 years ago By Drew Brooks

LIBERTY – Northland Coalition prevention volunteers, including from Excelsior Springs and Ray County, have united with Tri-County Mental Health Services to host a virtual prevention conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.

Lisa Ann Endsley

5 years ago By News Staff

Lisa Ann Endsley, 56, of Lexington passed away Feb. 27, 2021, at her home.