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Body An Excelsior Springs woman who is facing three felony charges was granted a bond reduction this week in Eighth Judicial Circuit Court. Sylvia Loy, 37, is charged with first-degree assault or attempt, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.

Body For decades, the American Legion has assisted the United States Marines with Toys for Tots Collection drives.

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Body The Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environment (SAFE) coalition welcomed Amanda Ruback, community outreach coordinator from the Missouri Poison Center, to discuss new drug trend statistics harming Missouri’s youth, including a new drug, xylazine.

Body Tom Modin, Neuroscience Outreach Specialist from Saint Luke’s Hospital, visited the Excelsior Springs Senior Center to discuss signs, symptoms and prevention for those who may be experiencing or witnessing a stroke.

Body Operation Christmas Child continues to accept virtual shoebox-filled donations through its online platform for those still wanting to provide toys, school supplies and personal care items to those in need for the Christmas holiday.

Body Mayor Mark Spohn has a very specific long-standing Christmas morning tradition. Spohn and his wife always spend Christmas with their children and grandchildren, and Christmas morning always starts the same way.

Body Stephen Spear, mayor protem and longtime resident of Excelsior Springs, shared his holiday traditions and the ways in which the community embodies the Christmas Spirit, as well as what’s to come in the future.

Body Senate Bill 190 has officially passed in Clay County with a six-to-one vote as a new ordinance allowing property tax relief for senior citizens beginning in January 2025.

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