March 2021

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.

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.

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

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 – 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.

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.

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

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