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During the Wood Heights City Council meeting Monday, resident David Stephens came in before the council members, including Mayor Frank Davitt, council members Kathy Hart, Randy Jones, Bernard Allen, Ron Lambert and City Clerk Merry Marler. Stephens expressed frustrations with the members and asked about communication.

This past Tuesday, Excelsior Springs felon Timothy Haslett, 40, was indicted to the grand jury by Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson on Haslett’s nine felony counts. The felonies include one count of rape in the first degree, four counts of sodomy in the first degree, one count of kidnapping in the first degree, two counts of assault in the second degree and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.

When the Tigers stepped outside the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference-Blue Division last week in varsity boys basketball, they won. When they played inside their division, they didn’t.

It’s time for the Excelsior Springs High School boys wrestling program to focus on the postseason. The Tigers have concluded their regular-season schedule.

Downtown Excelsior Springs was filled with indulgent aromas of gourmet chocolate as the 17th Annual Chocolate Tour kicked off this past weekend. With 400 participants and an extensive lineup of participating downtown businesses, the day was filled with laughter, shopping and lots of chocolate!

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred last week near Kearney. The victim was identified as Eric B.

Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative (PCEC) is accepting applications for its annual spring scholarship opportunities. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to local undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the electric power industry. A winner will be selected from each of PCEC’s three service districts.

North American Savings Bank (NASB) is bringing financial literacy education to students and residents in several Missouri counties. Students at Excelsior Springs High School, Lewis Elementary, Missouri City Elementary and the surrounding communities will have free access to Banzai.