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EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 At 1:50 p.m., Jessica Haymond, 27, was arrested for failure to appear.

Dillman signs with Crowder

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The Tigers are sending off one of their top varsity baseball players to continue his career in college. Lucas Dillman, who graduated this spring from Excelsior Springs, has signed to play baseball at Crowder College, a Neosho-based junior college that competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association South Central District.
LUCAS DILLMAN, shown here pitching in high school baseball for Excelsior Springs, has signed to play for Crowder College in Neosho. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Trial date set for Bass

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A Feb. 5, 2024 jury trial date has been set for Keith Bass II, in the case of the alleged murder of Theresa Bass, 44, and the attempted murder of Bobby Neal Jr., who succumbed to his injuries on March 18.

Senior Center offering lunch, activities

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The Excelsior Springs Senior Center lunch program for senior citizens — one of the largest in the area — is now back in full swing. Area seniors ages 60 and older are served meals and can take part in the activities offered as well.
Art Williams is ready to enjoy a hot meal. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

Local resident receives award for restoration

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The Excelsior Springs Historical Preservation Commission recently presented local homeowner Ron Prewitt with the Historic Preservation Award. Located at 522 Elms Blvd., Prewitt renovated and restored the 110-year-old home he purchased as investment property in 2022.
Arlo Rosenboom (from left), Ed Emery and Ron Prewitt accept the Historic Preservation Award from Betty Bissell. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

Former ES resident shares art, inspiration

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The artwork of Robert Grace was on display at a recent open house in downtown Excelsior Springs. With over 30 pieces of artwork on display, former Excelsior Springs resident Grace said the inspiration for his work began when a friend demonstrated tips and tricks of the trade.
Jack Miles (from left), Sam Zimmerman and Rachel Grace admire Robert Grace’s artwork on display during the open house. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

Master Gardeners teach the community

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Summer is a time for obtaining gardening success, and Missouri University (MU) extension, in partnership with Watkins Mill State Historic Site, offers a program that can help. The MU Agriculture Extension has established an online master gardening class paired with real hands-on experience at Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site.
Robert Scott works hard to provide essential nourishment to the onions and cabbage. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff