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Black movers, shakers of early Excelsior history

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Most everyone knows that February is Black History Month – a story that began more than 100 years ago – in 1915 – 50 years after the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in this country. For years it was known as Black History Week – effectively the second week of February, which coincides with the actual birthdate of Abraham Lincoln (Feb.
Black movers, shakers of early Excelsior history

Excelsior Animal Control has pets to adopt

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is a mature adult gray and white male. He’s been living a solo outdoor lifestyle, but he really wants his own special person to hang out with and talk to! (And he’s a GREAT conversationalist!) Alan’s $95 adoption fee includes neuter, vaccinations and combo test.
Excelsior Animal Control has pets to adopt

Gridiron Guessing Game

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$ HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY: MUST BE POSTMARKED OR DROPPED BY OFF FRIDAY AT 5 PM • DROP OFF: Deliver personally to either EXCELSIOR SPRINGS or RICHMOND office • MAIL TO: Excelsior office: PO BOX 70, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 64024 Richmond office: PO BOX 128, RICHMOND, MO 64085 Rules: Fill out the questions above and send in form to the Richmond News or Excelsior Standard by 4 p.m. Friday, Feb.
Gridiron Guessing Game

ARPA funds to be used for sewer plant repairs

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The City of Homestead Village appears to have a financial answer to address sewer issues that have plagued the community. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, signed into law on March 21, 2021, provides $350 billion in additional funding for state and local governments, according to gfoa.org.
ARPA funds to be used for sewer plant repairs

New hire for 2023-2024 school year

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Dr. was named principal of Excelsior Springs High School for the 2023-2024 school year during a recent meeting of the Excelsior Springs School District’s Board of Education meeting.
New hire for 2023-2024 school year

Richey sponsors legislation to create “Emilyn’s Law”

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Press release – Missouri State Representative has again filed legislation to ensure employees of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) are mandated reporters. Known as “Emilyn’s Law,” the bill comes in response to a news story that revealed MSHSAA employees were not required to report allegations of sexual abuse to law enforcement.
Richey sponsors legislation to create “Emilyn’s Law”