August 2024

Royals eying division lead as September approaches

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The American League (AL) Central Division title race is heating up as August ends – and Kansas City is in the thick of it.

As of Friday afternoon, the Royals were in second place and trailing division leader Cleveland by 1.5 games. But they were 5-5 through their last 10 games and had dropped two straight entering Friday night’s meeting with AL West leader Houston at Minute Maid Park.

Labor Day tradition

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As the annual celebration of American workers’ social and economic achievements approaches, I can’t help but reminisce about the tradition I share with my family. This year, we are commemorating the 130th anniversary of Labor Day.
AURORA, ENJOYS THE Lake of the Ozarks and makes memories with her Papa, Rob Jamison. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

ESHS launches Internship Experience

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Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS) has introduced an internship program designed to provide students with the invaluable opportunity to explore various career paths, develop essential skills and gain real-world experience. Through this program, students will have the chance to work alongside professionals, apply their classroom knowledge in practical settings, and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth.
ESHS launches Internship Experience

Tigers impress Danneman at jamboree

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Excelsior Springs varsity football coach Jake Danneman had reasons to be impressed when watching his Tigers scrimmage against Cameron and East Buchanan during an Aug. 23 preseason jamboree at Cameron.
EXCESLIOR SPRINGS VARSITY football coach Jake Danneman (right), shown instructing middle schoolers recently during a camp at Tiger Stadium, sees potential in his high schoolers entering the regular season. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Tips for a memorable Labor Day weekend

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Labor Day weekend is widely considered the unofficial swan song of summer. Though millions of children return to school prior to Labor Day weekend, the final holiday of summer still marks an ending to the season of relaxation and a return to the hustle and bustle of life when the temperatures dip and schedules fill up.
Tips for a memorable Labor Day weekend

Missouri Trail of Tears document discovered

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The incredible care and effort provided by early Missouri settlers and farmers who selflessly aided the Cherokees during their arduous journey across frontier Missouri was recently shared during a Watkins Mill State Park event.
STARS ON THE NEWLY found Trail of Tears line indicate points that are verified from Lt. Cannon’s journal and the 1837 survey map. Submitted