March 2024

Broadcast students seek journalism insight

2 years ago By Sophia Bales

Two Kearney High School (KHS) students made their way to Richmond News’ headquarters for their broadcasting classes recently. KHS senior Cody Hoessel, 18 and junior Ella Conway, 17, stopped by to film behind- the-scenes footage of the newspaper being printed and to ask questions.

ARMED WITH cameras and tripods Ella Conway (from left), Stacy Holtzclaw and Cody Hoessel ask questions about journalism and the newspaper business. SOPHIA BALES | Staff

Bond modified for woman charged with child abuse

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

A Henrietta woman facing two felony charges of child abuse has been granted a bond modification, allowing her to be released on her own recognizance. Misty L.

ES man preps for jury trial

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

An Excelsior Springs man facing two felony charges had four motions approved in Clay County Court this week, as he prepares for his upcoming trial. Ronald D.

Election board launches website

2 years ago By News Staff

The Clay County Board of Election Commissioners has a new website. “We are happy to offer a more streamlined, efficient and user-friendly website, so our voters and volunteers will have easier, more accurate access to all the information they need to be ready to vote or volunteer,” stated Darla Wierzbicki, board chairman, in a recent press release.

MELANIE DEANNE (ADAMS) AVERY

2 years ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Standard, Mar. 1, 2024 Melanie Avery Melanie Deanne (Adams) Avery, 55, of Lawson passed away Feb.

ES boys tumble to end regular season, postseason

2 years ago By Dustin Danner

Excelsior Springs’ latest varsity boys basketball season ended Tuesday. That night, the Tigers fell to Odessa at Oak Grove in the first round of Class 4 District 15 Tournament play.

CARSON GHOLSON, an Excelsior Springs junior, puts up a floater for two points last week during a home meeting with Oak Grove in varsity boys basketball. TIM HARLAN | Submitted

Marcum, Collins, Shipman earn medals at state tournament

2 years ago By Dustin Danner

Cooper Collins, Ryne Marcum and Wyett Shipman each came back with something from their recent trip to Columbia: a state wrestling medal. Representing Excelsior Springs, Marcum and Collins both placed fourth, and Shipman took fifth at the Class 2 boys state high school tournament, held Feb.

RYNE MARCUM, an Excelsior Springs junior, maneuvers on top during his first-round victory in Class 2 state competition last week at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

CHARLES W. SHARP JR. (CHUCK)

2 years ago By News Staff

Charles W. Sharp Jr. (Chuck) was born Nov. 17, 1956, in Kansas City to Raymond and Rosalie Wells. Chuck peacefully passed away Feb. 14, 2024, at age 67 at Liberty Hospital. 

Chuck is survived by his wife, Phyllis Sharp; two daughters, Michele Crawford and Amy Rice; and two sons, Andrew Sharp and Charlie Sharp. In addition, he leaves behind a sister, Dixie Manroe; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 

A visitation is scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Zion Church, located at 1800 U.S. Highway 69 in Excelsior Springs.