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Body What began as a plan for the Wood Heights district to quietly support another Thanksgiving assistance effort turned into a full holiday project for the town’s Fire Protection District Auxiliary.

Body As Excelsior Springs students move into the final weeks of the semester, elementary buildings across the district are focusing on attendance, academic progress and a smooth transition into the winter season.

Body The Excelsior Springs Police Department has identified the vehicle involved in a recent fatal hit-and-run.

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Body An Excelsior Springs man accused of showing up at a protected person’s home and flashing a handgun during an argument is out of jail after pleading not guilty to the charges.

Body Excelsior Springs is preparing to expand support for homebound seniors with the appointment of Tammy Murphy as the first coordinator for the Meals and a Visit Program (MVP).

Body When the Excelsior Springs Christmas Parade moved through downtown, a group of family members walked with a purpose much heavier than holiday cheer. Their presence was a reminder that Andrew Frantz is still missing, nearly three years after the 31-year-old disappeared.

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Body Editor’s note: This is the second and final installment in a two-part series on holiday stress. Part One explored expectations, comparison, perfectionism, parenting pressure and strategies for managing emotional overload during the holidays.

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