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Summer is here, and that means children are spending time at home. Keeping children safe from hazardous household waste this summer is possible.

Progress is being made toward completing the outdoor pool project at the Excelsior Springs Community Center. The updates include: decking pours, electrical work, asphalt work and stripping. Excavation will continue in preparation for final grading and the curb extension on Wornall Road. Plants and trees have been delivered for outside landscaping.

After 22 years of service, Excelsior Springs Area Career Center (ESACC) is saying goodbye to long-time instructor John Potter as he retires from his current position. “I have been blessed to have many opportunities and to be involved with many things in the fire service, which I can use to help students learn,” he said.

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An Excelsior Estates structural fire is under investigation for “suspicious circumstances,” according to Lawson Fire Chief Gene Nolker. A structure fire near 16353 Bob Drive in Excelsior Estates was reported to Lawson Fire Department (LFD) from Ray County Dispatch around 11:58 p.m.

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Learning about local heritage can aid in a better understanding of the world today. Historian Michael Dickey will speak about American Indian tribes that lived in Missouri from 1803-1837 at 2 p.m.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 At 5:15 p.m., Leslie Dieball, 38, was arrested for pedestrians walking along roadways.

DR. KATIE ANDREASEN The Excelsior Springs School District Rockin’ Tiger Club will be up and running for the summer.

Retirements and recognition of staff were announced by Excelsior Springs School District Director of Communications Mark Bullimore recent meeting of the Excelsior Springs School Board. Recognition for classified employee of the month included Sarah Carlisle and Megan Deere.