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The monthly Substance Abuse Free Environment meeting (SAFE) at Excelsior Springs Hospital was held recently. SAFE, a prevention coalition that partners with Excelsior Springs Hospital, is for those passionate about creating healthy safe environments for youth around the tri-county region.

Gary W. Gillispie II appeared in person, in custody, for a bond reduction hearing recently in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court in Clay County. The 38-year-old Excelsior Springs resident is charged with one class B felony of trafficking in the second degree.

A historic time for Clay County Sheriff’s office was marked with in 2022. The office – which celebrated 200 years of service within the Clay County region in 2022 – is the largest law enforcement agency in the Northland area.

An Excelsior Springs coaching legend has been inducted into another hall of fame. Vic Bonuchi, a longtime football, wrestling and baseball coach for the Tigers, was recently selected for induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Kelsey Coleman will have a fellow Tigerette joining her when she leaves Excelsior Springs High School for William Jewell College. As The Standard reported March 31, Coleman recently signed a letter of intent to dance and study at the Liberty-based NCAA Division II school.

Colson Moore had the right stuff when he pitched in relief Tuesday night for Excelsior Springs against visiting Willard. Excelsior Springs was leading 12-10 in the top of the seventh inning when Excelsior Springs coach Aaron Holst called on the senior southpaw to close the second game of a varsity baseball doubleheader between two schools nicknamed the Tigers.

The Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce recently held their inaugural Adult Trolley Easter Egg Hunt Adventure. The event allowed residents and visitors the opportunity to see what the city has to offer as they rode together in a trolley.

Assorted city business regarding changes and improvements was handled by the Excelsior Springs City Council during its recent meeting. Nate Williams, director of Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation and Community Center, presented two considerations of change for community center projects.