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Bills address wide variety of issues

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Several significant House and Senate bills came into effect last week, bringing about a range of changes. These legislative actions addressed a variety of issues, including property rights, funding for planned parenthood, new support for Missouri veterans, expansion of property tax credits, support for entrepreneurs, recalculations of state aid for school districts and the removal of restrictions for 340B drugs.

ES man faces felony charge

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An Excelsior Springs man has been arrested on a felony charge of delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a county jail, private jail or corrections center. According to Ray County Jail, Roger D.
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ESSD urges participation in survey

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Excelsior Springs School District is gearing up for an upcoming patron opinion survey, which will involve phone calls to district households. This survey aims to gather valuable insights into the community’s perceptions of the district’s strengths, challenges and other key issues.

ESHS welcomes Anderson

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As the new academic year commences, Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) has introduced a cohort of new educators joining its faculties. Among them is John Anderson, a dedicated educator who will serve as an English teacher and a football coach at Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS).
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT is proud to welcome a talented cohort of new educators, among them the passionate and dedicated John Anderson. Anderson will take on the roles of English teacher and football coach at Excelsior Springs High School, where he is poised to make a meaningful impact. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Two dead after home explosion

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A gas leak was found to be the cause of a home explosion, which resulted in the deaths of two locals and their pet, Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed earlier this week. “Because of the force of the explosion and extent of structural damage, no cause could be identified as to the source of the gas leak or the ignition source,” said the marshal’s Office reported.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS AND Fishing River firefighters extinguish a reignited fire previously caused by an explosion and douse the area to prevent reignition. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Sunday, July 28 At 2:40 a.m., Courtney Berry, 29, was arrested for driving while suspended.

Missouri Trail of Tears document discovered

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The incredible care and effort provided by early Missouri settlers and farmers who selflessly aided the Cherokees during their arduous journey across frontier Missouri was recently shared during a Watkins Mill State Park event.
STARS ON THE NEWLY found Trail of Tears line indicate points that are verified from Lt. Cannon’s journal and the 1837 survey map. Submitted
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