July 2023

LORA SUE BARNETT HUDSON

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After a hard-fought battle with glioblastoma, Lora Sue Barnett Hudson, born at 6:44 p.m. on Oct. 12, 1964, ran into the arms of Jesus at 9:30 p.m. on July 18, 2023.

She was preceded in death by all her grandmothers and grandfathers. She also was preceded in death by her dad, Jerry W. Barnett.

LORA SUE BARNETT HUDSON

Tax abatement granted for historic property

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The Excelsior Springs City Council held a public hearing regarding a property located at 208 Spring St., which was recently renovated and qualifies for 353tax abatement. The Missouri chapter 353 tax abatement is an incentive allowed by Missouri law encouraging the redevelopment of blighted property or areas by reducing property taxes for up to 25 years.

Doug Richey seeks 21st District Senate seat

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Republican Doug Richey from Excelsior Springs has announced his bid for the 21st District seat on the Missouri State Senate. The district is currently represented by Senator Denny Hoskins, who does not intend to seek reelection.
Doug Richey

Commission addresses homeowner’s requests

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The Historic Preservation Commission recently assembled to discuss homeowner requests regarding updates to their historic properties in Excelsior Springs. Local homeowner Brandon Martinez submitted a request to rebuild an additional room on his home at 525 Benton Avenue.
THIS RESIDENTIAL property depicts where the new addition will be placed once the proposal is accepted by the Historic Preservation Commission. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

Methodical McBee wins Best of Show Overall award

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Dantin McBee approached perfection on July 15. McBee, a soon-to-be eighth-grader in the Excelsior Springs School District and member of the Millville 4-H Club, scored a 297 out of 300 that morning in 4-H archery competition at the Ray County Fairgrounds in Richmond.
DANTIN McBEE, a student in the Excelsior Springs School District, displays his Best of Show Overall award for shooting sports after finishing the archery competition July 15 at the Ray County Fairgrounds. SHAWN RONEY | Staff