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Voters will choose two of three candidates for the Orrick Board of Aldermen in the April 7 municipal election. The candidates are James Smith, Amy Mc-Nary and Nicholas Harris.

A proposed tax levy for the City of Homestead Village will be decided by voters during the April 7 municipal election. The four-year tax would be used for general purposes.

A measure to continue a street and road tax in Crystal Lakes will be decided by voters during the April 7 municipal election. The ballot question asks: “ Shall the City of Crystal Lakes, Missouri continue the thirty-cent ($.30) tax levy on one hundred dollars assessed valuation to be used solely for the repair and improvement of streets and roads for four more years (2026-2029)?” To provide voters with additional context about the measure, Crystal Lakes Mayor Jeremy Dorrell, the Board of Aldermen and city clerk responded to several questions from the Excelsior Springs Standard.

Voters will soon choose between three candidates for two seats on the Crystal Lakes Board of Aldermen in the April 7 municipal election. The candidates are incumbent Zac Craig, Michelle P.

A statewide wastewater monitoring program has detected nitazenes in the Orrick R-XI School District, prompting district officials to notify families and outline steps being taken to ensure student safety and awareness.

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After nearly four years and five previous trial settings, an Excelsior Springs woman facing nine felony charges tied to alleged sexual abuse is once again scheduled to stand trial. Desiree A.

With music from decades past and an atmosphere rooted in nostalgia, the Silver Prom is returning to Excelsior Springs, offering seniors a chance to relive familiar moments while creating new ones. The Silver Prom, an event created for residents ages 60 and older, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m.

A Texas man has been charged after investigators say he traveled to Excelsior Springs to pick up more than $97,000 in gold from a resident who had been targeted in an impersonation scam. Sai Praveen Kommana, 29, of Frisco, TX, is charged with first-degree financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled person.

Efforts to strengthen connection and involvement across the community took another step forward as Thrive Excelsior introduced a new way for residents to stay engaged. The initiative was recently introduced during Thrive Excelsior’s March Gladness event, held at the Excelsior Springs Hospital Community Room.