Water Quality Measures Ensure Safety at Watkins Mill
The beach at Watkins Mill State Park was officially reopened on August 28, 2023, after a brief shutdown due to higher-than-normal levels of E. Coli in the water.
Author: S Jason Cole
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Julie Johnson Dominates Local Pickleball Scene Bringing Home PPA Gold
September 3, 2023 – Excelsior Springs citizen, Julie Johnson continues her growth as a Pickleball sensation after her remarkable performance at the Pro Pickleball Association (PPA) Kansas City Open. Johnson, along with her partners Cristie Sharpsteen and James Latham, clinched Gold medals in the Senior Pro Women’s Doubles and Senior Pro Mixed Doubles divisions, respectively….
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Swift Action Saves Crew but Not Equipment in Tractor Fire
ESFD Crews worked to suppress the flames (photo S Jason Cole). September 1, 2023 – A tractor caught fire while baling hay this afternoon near 12121 Sorrel Dr. Excelsior Springs. Fortunately, the crew operating the machinery made it out safely; however, the equipment was not so lucky. The fire resulted in a total loss of…
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Gone to the Birds? Excelsior Springs Discusses Allowing Chickens in City Limits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYjAGu_9qwM Watch the full listening post on the Excelsior Citizen YouTube Channel August 27, 2023 – On a quiet Sunday afternoon, the council chambers of Excelsior Springs filled with approximately 30 residents, city officials, and concerned citizens. The topic at hand was whether to allow chickens within the city limits. Melinda Mehaffey, the City Economic…
