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RICHMOND – Specialists in fireworks displays have joined the ranks of other companies hurt by the coronavirus, COVID-19. Before the Richmond fireworks show at Southview Park, head shooter Sean McLaughlin said business is down for J&M Displays.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The longabandoned Roosevelt school has drawn the interest of a developer hoping to turn the property into apartments for the elderly. The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved and advanced the redevlopment plan to the Excelsior Springs City Council.

LIBERTY – Electrophysiology, genetic counseling and pelvic floor therapy are three new services at Liberty Hospital. Heart rhythm disorders and testing are specialties of electrophysiologist Ravi K.

There are many coaches who go into the profession because of the impact their coaches had on them. Scott O’Dell is one of those coaches.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The 2020 Piccadilly Gala has been rescheduled to April 17, 2021, as a COVID-19 health precaution, but the Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation Foundation offers ticket holders an alternative.

WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded a $500,000 grant to Excelsior Springs to improve roadway and sewer infrastructure to accommodate business development.

SEDALIA – At the direction of the Missouri Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian’s Office, the Missouri State Fair will not host rabbit shows at the State Fair this August due to Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council voted 4-1 to buy a new ambulance, replacing an older model at the request of retiring Fire Chief Paul Tribble.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council voted to give residents more latitude in paying delinquent utility bills.