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Body A California couple has been identified as the victims of a fatal plane crash near Mosby that left a Cessna C340 engulfed in flames in a Clay County field. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the victims as Mark W.

Body An Excelsior Springs man has been granted a bond modification in two felony cases, allowing him to post 10% toward bonds, while facing dozens of harassment charges, a domestic assault charge and a probation violation.

Body Excelsior Springs received a clean federal compliance result and steady core fund metrics in its fiscal 2022 audit, with auditors noting no single-audit findings and continued work to tighten internal controls.

Body Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, recognized nationwide each September, brings attention to an issue that affects millions of families each year.

Body Editor’s Note: This is the final of a two-part series on United Cerebral Palsy President and CEO Armando Contreras.

Body Missouri’s Safe at Home program, which shields survivors of abuse and assault from having their home addresses exposed, is marking its 18th year of service with record participation. Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins recently announced the anniversary of the program.

Body Excelsior Springs residents are being invited to shop all month long without spending a dime as CitySaver Thrift and Liberty Disaster Relief host their third “Month of FREEdom” this year.

Body Editor’s Note: This is the final of a two-part story on Orrick Superintendent Chris Russo, as he looks at Orrick’s strengths and challenges, shares his longterm vision for the district and ways his family has influenced his path in education.

Body The clock is ticking for young artists and writers across the region as the Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild’s Arts from the Pumpkin Patch contest nears its entry deadline of Sept. 12.

Body WILMA FORD CELEBRATES her 102nd birthday with her family at Valley Manor Rehabilitation Center..