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County completes major law enforcement project

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Clay County’s growing population helped drive the development of the county’s first major law enforcement construction project in 25 years. The Law Enforcement Resource Center opened Nov. 25 to provide space for firearms training, defensive tactics and scenario-based instruction.

Girls wrestling has come a long way

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How far prep girls wrestling has come within the past 20 years! Or even within the past five years! I remember when I interviewed my first high school girls wrestler.
EVENTS LIKE the Lathrop Turkey Break Tournament are proof that the popularity of high school girls wrestling is continuing to grow. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Holiday meals reach families through Wood Heights Auxiliary effort

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What began as a plan for the Wood Heights district to quietly support another Thanksgiving assistance effort turned into a full holiday project for the town’s Fire Protection District Auxiliary. A misunderstanding over the needs of a school district for its holiday outreach left the Auxiliary with purchased food and an unexpected opening to serve families directly. Members moved quickly to turn those items into complete meals for people who needed holiday support.

Elementary schools emphasize empathy, semester milestones

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As Excelsior Springs students move into the final weeks of the semester, elementary buildings across the district are focusing on attendance, academic progress and a smooth transition into the winter season. Schools are closing out quarter two with assessments, family events and recognition of students who have demonstrated strong character and responsibility.

Grapplers set high standards on and off mats

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The Excelsior Springs varsity boys wrestling squad, led by coach Cody Beck, has high hopes for this season – and not just on the mat. Here’s a look at the Tigers, who tied Kirksville for seventh in the team standings last season at the Class 2 state tournament, as they prepare to open the regular season Dec.
ASSISTANT COACH Landen Davis (top) practices with Cooper Collins. Collins, a senior, is part of a corps of experienced Excelsior Springs varsity boys wrestlers. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Technology, public help lead to identification in fatal crash

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department has identified the vehicle involved in a recent fatal hit-and-run. Detectives said identifying the vehicle that killed 35-year-old Mary Levingston was a development made possible through a combination of advanced technology, interagency teamwork and assistance from residents who shared camera footage from the area.