June 2024

Variety of activities entice WaterFest attendees

2 years ago By News Staff

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NORYAL GREEN of Independence enters his 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in the car show competition at WaterFest. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

ES man granted bond modification

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

Body An Excelsior Springs man has been granted a bond reduction while facing one felony charge. Justin A.

Webb, Raiders are going camping again

2 years ago By Sam Webb

Body Football training camp is approaching for Excelsior Springs High School graduate and his Las Vegas teammates. Las Vegas announced its training camp dates in a June 18 post on its website.

Thank-you’s abound at sports gala

2 years ago By News Staff

Body THE STANDARD STAFF For Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach Aaron Holst, June 16 was a day to give thanks. That evening in the high school commons area, Holst, his Tigers and their families staged their end-of-season awards banquet.

KLAYTON GLASPY, shown pitching in a May home game, is among the Tigers honored during Excelsior Springs’ recent baseball banquet, held in the high school commons area. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Vols, Aggies square off for MCWS title

2 years ago By Dustin Danner Sports Writer

Body Two SEC schools will soon slug it out for the national title in NCAA Division I baseball. The University of Tennessee and Texas A & M University are slated to begin play in the best-of-three Men’s College World Series final Saturday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb.

ES armed burglary suspect pleads not guilty

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

Body A Kansas City man facing three felony charges has entered a plea of not guilty in Clay County Court. Javon T. Baker is facing charges including first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and resisting or interfering with an arrest for a felony.

Electronic overload at recycle event

2 years ago By News Staff

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CLAY COUNTY PROSECUTING Attorney Zachary Thompson is leading the charge in combating electronic scams by teaming up with PCs for People to host an impactful electronic recycling event. The event was so successful that it had to be concluded ahead of schedule due to the massive 6,976-pound electronic turnout and the impressive number of community members in attendance. CLAY COUNTY PROSECUTORS OFFICE | Submitted

Council thanks Mehaffy for ‘valuable contributions’

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

Body Economic Development Director Melinda Mehaffy’s presentation of the 2023 Annual Report for Community Development was heard by the Excelsior Springs City Council during a recent meeting.

Title I — Holistic approach to educational reform

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

Body The Schoolwide Title I program is designed to support all students, ensuring that no student is left behind. A Title I Schoolwide program is a holistic approach to educational reform that aims to enhance the entire academic program within a Title I school.

Owen ensures no child left behind

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

Body For the past eight years, a teacher in the Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) has been positively impacting students’ lives. At Cornerstone Elementary, Title One Reading Specialist Lisa Owen’s unwavering dedication is a beacon of inspiration.