LIBERTY — Prolific contemporary playwright Ken Ludwig, who created “Lend Me a Tenor,” also crafted a comedy titled “The Fox on the Fairway.” The play was written in 2010, but hearkens back to the British farces of the 1930s and 40s with a mix of the Marx Brothers thrown in for good measure.
LIBERTY — The Ninth Annual Education Uncorked event is Saturday, March 1. There’s a VIP reception at 6 p.m. with the evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions and more starting at 7 p.m. at William Jewell College, Yates-Gill College Union, 500 College Hill.
LIBERTY — Liberty schools’ Fine Arts Director Aaron Money appreciates awards, but would rather honor the team effort that makes the product better. In the case of fine arts, Money calls it “everyone’s work.”
SMITHVILLE — The Smithville School Board listened this week to Superintendent Mark Maus define possible costs of the high school and middle school improvements if the April bond issue for $18 million is voter approved.
Anna Elizabeth Davis, daughter of Chuck and Bev Davis of Liberty, Missouri, and Blake Griffin Frevert, son of Kevin and Amy Griffin-Frevert of Boonville, Missouri,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SMITHVILLE — On April 8, Smithville voters will decide the fate of a half-cent public safety sales tax called Proposition P. An informational meeting on the proposition is slated for 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at Smithville City Hall, 107 W. Main St.
By Amanda LubinskiALubinski@cherryroad.com CLAY COUNTY — A Sheriff’s office deputy has been fired following an investigation of online conduct that included a social media post… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
CLAY COUNTY — The Harry Arnote Charitable Foundation is accepting applications for grants to be considered at the trustees’ annual meeting in June. Grants are available to nonprofits in Clay County that are of a religious, educational or of general character and are tax-exempt under federal law.
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By Kurtis Gregory I appreciate the Education Committee choosing to hear my Senate Bill 166. This bill would require every public school to create a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close