Carrie (Ferriss) Pugh, a dedicated mother is spearheading a fundraising campaign to secure a service dog for her son, John Jr., who has Down Syndrome. John Jr., affectionately known as “Captain Can’t Sit Still of the SS Make a Break For It” on account of his boundless energy, requires a service dog to ensure his…
Excelsior Springs native and former MLB baseball player, Shaun Marcum, is set to be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame at their Spring Sports Luncheon set to take place on June 7, 2023, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, MO. Marcum, who spent 12 seasons in professional baseball (2003-2015), will headline the…
Watkins Mill State Park is gearing up for a summer full of exciting events and educational presentations. The park, known for its picturesque surroundings and historic landmarks will be hosting a variety of events and speakers who will share their knowledge and expertise with the community. Starting every Tuesday (weather permitting), the Greater Kansas City…
The highly anticipated Aquatic Center at the Excelsior Springs Community Center project is well underway, and significant progress has been made over the past week. The community can look forward to exciting updates and improvements to the facility, as outlined below from Special Projects Manager Jesse Hall. Last week, the dedicated team of workers continued…