April 2021

Cynthia Cox

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Cynthia Cox, 55, of Richmond, died on March 26, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Cynthia was born on Aug.
Cynthia Cox

William Paul Christian

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William Paul Christian of Crystal Lakes passed away March 26, 2021, at home. He was born April 1, 1951, in Kansas City, and was a 1969 graduate of Northeast High School.

Gray Edward Gardner

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Gray Edward Gardner of Excelsior Springs passed away on March 26, 2021, at Liberty Hospital. He was born Feb.
Gray Gardner

House committee rejects Medicaid expansion funds

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JEFFERSON CITY – Medicaid expansion advocates celebrated victory in August after more than 53% of voters said the program should add more than 200,000 Missourians. But last week, Republican House Budget Committee members voted down House Bill 20, which would have provided almost $1.9 billion in funding for the voter-approved expansion.
REP. DOUG RICHEY suggests able-bodied people would get Medicaid coverage at the expense of the elderly. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

Excelsior Spring netters sweep Cards in season opener

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CLINTON – The Tigers wasted no time in getting their first win of the varsity boys tennis season, sweeping Clinton 9-0 March 26 in their season opener in Missouri River Valley Conference action. “It was great to be able to open up the season with a win,” coach Richie Marsh said.

Big innings hurt Tigers in weekend losses

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RAYTOWN – Allowing big innings has sent the Tigers into a losing skid. After opening the varsity baseball season with a win over Mexico, Excelsior Springs had lost five straight through Tuesday, including three games this past weekend.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS senior Matthew Smith takes a pitch off the arm against Grove, Oklahoma. CHRISTY DILLMAN | Submitted Photo