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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Hope Chappel will be an Eagle in a few months, but she will remain a Tiger at heart. The Excelsior Springs senior has signed a letter of intent to continue her education and golf career at Central Methodist University in Fayette.

MEXICO – Excelsior Springs played baseball for the first time since May 2019. Over the weekend, the Tigers visited faced Mexico and Marshfield in an annual triangular to start the season in Mexico.

BLUE SPRINGS – The Tigers had to deal with more than a wet, cold and windy day last week when they played in their first boys golf tournament this season. Playing in the eight-team Oak Grove Tournament, the Tigers also had to deal with the rolling hills and dramatic elevation changes of Adam’s Pointe Golf Course in Blue Springs.

RICHMOND – Community Bank of Missouri announced Stephanie Landwehr has been named the bank’s president and chief operating officer. Landwehr began her banking career in Richmond in 1978 after graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in accounting.

SPRINGFIELD – A performer at a Branson theater has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing more than $85,000 from hundreds of audience members who donated to his non-existent charity for foster children.

JEFFERSON CITY – A bill proposed by state Sen. Denny Hoskins, whose district includes Ray County, would incentivize movie crews to film in Missouri.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – New regulations for the two city cemeteries, Crown Hill and Hillcrest, are in effect, City Manager Molly McGovern told city leaders during a March 12 work session. In November, the City Council approved the initial reading of an ordinance revising some regulations for both cemeteries.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The hospital “had a fabulous week,” CEO Kristen DeHart told city leaders during a City Council work session March 12. That week, the Excelsior Springs Hospital distributed 536 doses of COVID-19 vaccine “to community members” in two days – 267 doses March 9 and 269 doses March 10, DeHart reported.