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ESFD urges clear fire lanes

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With a rising number of vehicles parking in designated fire lanes during the holiday season and the colder months, the Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) is actively working to raise awareness about the critical importance of keeping these lanes clear.
ESFD urges clear fire lanes

SAFE discusses weatherization program

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Details about weatherization assistance for lowincome residents were recently provided to the Excelsior Springs community. The Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program provides free, costeffective, energy-efficient home improvements for homeowners and renters, according to Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City (CAAGKC) Outreach Specialist Julia Powell, who spoke at a recent Substance Abuse Free Environments (SAFE) meeting.

ESACC hosts mock interview event

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The Excelsior Springs Area Career Center (ESACC) reinstated its mock interview event to better prepare students for future success. This initiative aimed to enhance students’ readiness for the workforce.

Kinder sees ‘lot of growth’ in ’Cats

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Orrick’s varsity girls basketball team “showed a lot of growth and got better” during last week’s I-70 Conference Tournament, according to coach Jonathan Kinder. The Bearcats turned that growth into a seventh-place finish.

Work schedule change brings a mixed blessing

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to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. I received a sports-related mixed blessing recently.
Work schedule change brings a mixed blessing