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Missouri State Governor Mike Parson signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 30 as Weatherization Day in Missouri.

Local author Elizabeth Wenig, 77, has paired her love of writing and knowledge of herbs to craft a new book, “Favorite Flu Fighters,” launching in Nov. of 2023 on Amazon. com to educate people looking for an alternative to traditional medicines through this year’s cold and flu season.

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Medicare annual enrollment is now open through Dec. 7 for participating members, and Erin Ventura, insurance agent, explains the importance of registration now.

The Excelsior Springs Community Center (ESCC) board met recently to discuss future goals, including a breakdown of the influx of members joining the center. Nate Williams, ESCC Director, explained he put together a complete report of every ZIP code nearby with the number of members from each area that are utilizing the community center.

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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.

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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.

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.