Designated to promote efforts that can potentially save lives, Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month is observed throughout September. During this pivotal month, Excelsior Springs Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions (ESHSLS) collaborates with mental health professionals across the nation to increase awareness about suicide and to advocate for education that could avert future tragedies.
A second victory this season in varsity 11-man football was within reach of Excelsior Springs. Excelsior Springs led Raytown 7-0 at halftime when the schools met Sept.
Excelsior Springs has its first Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference-Blue Division dual victory this season in varsity girls golf. The Tigers got the win against Winnetonka, a Kansas City-based school, Sept.
Excelsior Springs varsity girls tennis coach Richie Marsh would probably say his Tigers’ winning streak in duals is no fluke. “The girls are playing really good tennis right now and they are coming ready to work every day,” Marsh said.
Two minor home repair agreements were approved during the recent Excelsior Springs City Council meeting. The first agreement was with Rebuilding Together Kansas City for a minor home repair and modification program, while the second was with Northland Neighborhoods Inc., which supports residents aging in place.