Rain, scrimmages spark changes to FB camp
Coach Kirk Thacker’s plans for starting Orrick’s final week of varsity 8-man football team camp Monday got changed. Normally, Thacker and his Bearcats hold camp sessions outside.
July 2023
LORA SUE BARNETT HUDSON
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.
Tax abatement granted for historic property
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.
Kehoe serves breakfast to state park campers, crew
Watkins Mill State Park campers woke up to breakfast from Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, who was promoting assets of Missouri State Parks and Missouri Tourism. “Tourism is arguably the second largest industry in the state,” Kehoe said.
Doug Richey seeks 21st District Senate seat
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.
Commission addresses homeowner’s requests
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.
Methodical McBee wins Best of Show Overall award
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.
Family, friendship ties bring team together on softball diamond
Playing sports can bring friends and families together, as members of the Pride 14-and-under softball team will attest. The team’s core group is built upon two sets of cousins and local friends who’ve played together for seven seasons.