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Spirits spotted in Excelsior Springs
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Excelsior Springs has been known to have had ghostly spirits haunting the halls of several historic properties, including the Hall of Waters located downtown. T.R. Kennedy, building superintendent, is one of many who have witnessed seeing these ghostly spirits and has recently shared his accounts of the haunted building and what lurks deep inside.
Ameren explains smart meters
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Ameren Electric Company serves more than 15,000 residents in Excelsior Springs and recently completed installing new electrical smart meters for their customers. John Luth, director of the smart meter program, explained the benefits people can utilize now that the meters are installed.
Tax credit nears approval
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Senate Bill 190, a bill allowing a personal property tax freeze for those 62 and older, has been a hot topic of discussion for the Clay County Commission. Still confident it will pass, JoAnn Lawson, eastern commissioner at-large, explains it will be done by the end of the year.
Cement poured as Lewis School construction begins
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REBAR LINES the floor as Newkirk Novak construction workers prepare for concrete to be poured..
ESHS class of 73 celebrates 50 years
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Excelsior Springs High School’s Class of 1973 gathered to celebrate their 50th reunion over Homecoming weekend Oct. 6-8.
ES Community Center to host fall festivities
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The second annual community center fall festival will be held on Saturday, from 6 to 8 p.m., coordinated by Youth and Family Coordinator Kyria Hood. Hood, who has been the youth and family coordinator for the past year and a half at the community center, said she is looking forward to seeing members of the community of all ages coming together to have an enjoyable time partaking in a plethora of activities, including trunk-ortreat, yard games and face painting.
Owen Lumber hosts classic car show
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After the success of a recent car show, organizers are looking at making it an annual event. Each year, on deck sale weekend, Owen Lumber typically serves lunch to help bring in potential customers.