Murder suspect still on the loose
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The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has identified the body that was found at Rocky Hollow Park in Excelsior Springs on Dec. 22, 2023, as Gildardo H.
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Clay County seeks game donations for detention center
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The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help collecting card games and jigsaw puzzles for the local Detention Center throughout January. “The community responded so overwhelmingly to the first-ever paperback book and puzzle drive we did for the jail in January 2022 that when new needs arose, we decided to ask them for help again,” said Clay County Sheriff Will Akin.
Council honors coach, passes STR ordinance
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The Excelsior Springs City Council recognized retired high school coach John Shepherd by designating Leavenworth Street as Honorary Coach John Shepherd Way. Furthermore, the council adopted a new ordinance regarding short-term rentals previously agreed upon between city staff and the Excelsior Springs Planning and Zoning Board.
LAUGHH to host dinner
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The LAUGHH foundation, in partnership with Fence Stile Vineyards Winery and Distillery, will host a Murder Mystery Dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m.
Excelsior Springs High School recognizes honor roll students
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The Excelsior Springs High School Principal, Sara Wickham announces Honor Roll students for the first semester of the school year. Each student listed for the 2023-2024 school year as obtained a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average including:
Year in review 2023
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Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series, with the first having appeared in the Jan. 5 edition.
Eagle Days coming to Clay County
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Winter brings cold weather, snow, and sometimes ice to the region, but the colder season also brings birds of all shapes and sizes - including Eagles to local state parks for human viewing. In a recent news release, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announced the 28 annual Eagle Days at Smithville Lake will take place Jan.
New year, new laws
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Each new year brings new legislation, and as 2023 draws to a close, Missouri has raised the minimum wage to $12.30 per hour for private employers. Up 30 cents from 2023, the Department of Labor explained that the wage rate for private and non-exempt businesses is now based on the increase or decrease of the cost of living per the Consumer Price Index.
MDC encourages Christmas tree recycling
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After the holiday, Christmas trees can provide a hiding place, shade, and resting areas for local wildlife and fish. In a recent press release by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), those who utilize live trees for the holidays are encouraged to give back to the environment and recycle their trees.
ES community legend honored with highway dedication
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A recent initiative came to pass in Excelsior Springs as a portion of U.S. 69 Highway was renamed in honor of Vic Bonuchi for his career accomplishments coaching high school baseball, football and wrestling, as well as his contributions to the athletes and people in the community he affected.