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ESHS students blessed with best for 23 years

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For over two decades, Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS) has been fortunate to have an outstanding math teacher who is not only dedicated to his students but also deeply committed to the community. Excelsior Springs native Jonah Albertson has been imparting his knowledge and passion for math to the students of ESHS for the past 23 years.
FOR 23 YEARS, Excelsior Springs High School has been blessed with math teacher Jonah Albertson, who puts students first and works hard to ensure they all understand the material. Separately, Albertson was voted ‘Best Teacher” in The Standard’s 2024 Community Excellence Awards. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Teacher impacts lives

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Many of Albertson’s former students over the past 23 years contacted The Standard to share ways their lives have been positively impacted by him. Heather Zuerner — “I struggled with math and understanding it.

Dismissal denied

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Ray County courts overruled Sheriff Scott Childers’ motion to dismiss the State Attorney General’s quo warranto, a challenge to a person’s right to hold a public office. Childers’ three-day trial will begin at 9 a.m.
SCOTT CHILDERS walks out of the Ray County Courthouse after his motion to dismiss the case was denied. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Trial date set for double murder case

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The Clay County court has taken a step forward in seeking justice for the victims of a tragic Excelsior Springs double murder. A trial date has been set for Keith Bass, 50, of Belton, who stands accused of four felonies.
Keith Bass

Hall continues to grow trolley services

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Over the course of six years, the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce (ESACC) has made remarkable strides in expanding its trolley service. This expansion has been largely attributed to the dedicated efforts of Trolley Administrator Lindsay Hall, whose unwavering commitment and hard work have been instrumental in bringing about this growth.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS AREA Chamber of Commerce Trolley Administrator Lindsay Hall has been instrumental to the growth of trolly services in the past six years. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Safety Patrol to be implemented

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The American Automobile Association (AAA) Safety Patrol Program is coming to Excelsior Springs elementary schools. The program is designed with the purpose of creating a safe and secure environment for schoolchildren.
ESSD DEPUTY Superintendent Dr. Mark Bullimore (left) and ESPD School Resource Officer Samantha Nash-St. John lead the implementation of the Safety Patrol Program in Excelsior Springs elementary schools. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff
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