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Body An upcoming gathering in Clay County will aim to save lives, offer hope and strengthen community ties in the face of a deadly and growing crisis.

Body MIRANDA JAMISON The Excelsior Springs Council has awarded its new residential solid waste collection and disposal contract to Red Gate Disposal. The company was selected over three other bidders after a detailed review of prices, references and service capabilities.

Body Excelsior Springs students will see new faces in their classrooms, hallways and even the principal’s office this year as 30 educators join the district for the start of the new school year.

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Body A recent presentation examined how alcohol products are priced, promoted and sold in the Smithville area, revealing some alcoholic beverages can be cheaper than a bottle of Coke and are often packaged in ways that could appeal to youth.

Body Tucked between the rows of bounce houses, the 360 photo booth and the petting zoo, conversations about public safety and trust were taking place at Liberty City Hall’s parking lot during this year’s National Night Out.

Body MIRANDA JAMISON Two bond violation reports have been filed on an Excelsior Springs woman who is facing nine felony sex abuse charges for allegedly insufficiently checking in with the court-ordered monitoring program.

Body The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man found in a body of water on Aug. 6 as 32-yearold of Kansas City, Kan.