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Body Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, recognized nationwide each September, brings attention to an issue that affects millions of families each year.

Body Editor’s Note: This is the final of a two-part series on United Cerebral Palsy President and CEO Armando Contreras.

Body Missouri’s Safe at Home program, which shields survivors of abuse and assault from having their home addresses exposed, is marking its 18th year of service with record participation. Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins recently announced the anniversary of the program.

Body Excelsior Springs residents are being invited to shop all month long without spending a dime as CitySaver Thrift and Liberty Disaster Relief host their third “Month of FREEdom” this year.

Body Editor’s Note: This is the final of a two-part story on Orrick Superintendent Chris Russo, as he looks at Orrick’s strengths and challenges, shares his longterm vision for the district and ways his family has influenced his path in education.

Body The clock is ticking for young artists and writers across the region as the Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild’s Arts from the Pumpkin Patch contest nears its entry deadline of Sept. 12.

Body WILMA FORD CELEBRATES her 102nd birthday with her family at Valley Manor Rehabilitation Center..

Body Families across Excelsior Springs will have another chance this fall to gain the tools for financial stability through a course that blends practical strategies with biblical principles.

Body THE CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE is investigating a fatal plane crash that occurred just north of the Midwest National Air Center near Mosby. Deputies received a call just before noon on Aug. 27 reporting heavy smoke coming from a field near NE 140th Street and Rhodus Road.

Body A heartfelt tribute to Excelsior Springs educators sparked 148 nominations and five surprise winners in the Wood Heights Fire Protection District Auxiliary’s (WHFPDA) first-ever back-toschool teacher raffle.