August 2024

Labor Day tradition

Body 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

Body 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.
ESHS launches Internship Experience

Tigers impress Danneman at jamboree

Body 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

Missouri Trail of Tears document discovered

Body 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