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Haslett heads back to court

3 years ago By Sharon Donat

Due to possible technical and procedural issues with an impaneled grand jury, the case of Timothy Haslett, accused of rape and eight other offenses, is headed back to the Clay County Grand Jury at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 22.

ES softballer signs with MCC-Maple Woods

3 years ago By News Staff

Another Excelsior Springs softballer is taking her game beyond high school.

Senior Daelyn Williams has signed to continue her athletic career and education at Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods in Kansas City.

Other schools Williams considered included North Central Missouri College in Trenton. She chose MCCMaple Woods because she could live at home and have a short commute, she said.

SIGN HERE, PLEASE

3 years ago By Dustin Danner

Another Excelsior Springs softballer is taking her game beyond high school. Senior Daelyn Williams has signed to continue her athletic career and education at Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods in Kansas City.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS senior Daelyn Williams signs her letter of intent to play softball at Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods in Kansas City with members of her family behind her. Pictured are, from left, brother Hunter Williams, grandmother Kenna Williams, mother Leigh Ann Williams and father Corey Williams. See story on page 7. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

EXCESLIOR SPRINGS SPORTS NOTEBOOK

3 years ago By First Win Jaxen Gibson

Jaxen Gibson has his first win this season. Pitching in relief for Greenville (Ill.) University, an NCAA Division III program, the 2019 Excelsior Springs graduate struck out two, walked two and allowed only one hit through four innings of the Panthers’ 9-4 victory Feb.

Classroom funding initiative open to area teachers

3 years ago By News Staff

Western Governors University (WGU) Missouri has announced the return of its “Fund My Classroom” initiative, issuing a call for K-12 teachers across the state to nominate their proposed classroom projects for the opportunity to receive full or partial funding.

ESYWC advances 16 to Region A Tournament

3 years ago By Dustin Danner

On Saturday, 16 Excelsior Springs youngsters will pursue their dreams of being state-qualifying wrestlers. Representing the Excelsior Springs Youth Wrestling Club (ESYWC), the grapplers will compete that day in the Missouri USA Wrestling Region A Tournament at Staley High School in Kansas City.

MEMBERS OF the Excelsior Springs Youth Wrestling Club proudly display their district medals. SHARON DONAT | Staff

City approves grant for downtown wayfinding

3 years ago By Miranda Jamison And Sophia Bales

The Excelsior Springs City Council recently approved issuance of a grant geared to improving visitor experience in the city’s downtown district. The council agreed issuance a $50,000 grant from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to Downtown Excelsior Partnership (DEP) to install a new wayfinding system.

New programs geared at saving lives

3 years ago By Miranda Jamison

The Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environments (SAFE) was recently given insight into two programs available in the city. CommCARE CEO Kristin Feeback shared information regarding Engaging Patients in Care Coordination (EPICC) and 988 the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline programs.