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LIBERTY — Norman Ralph’s resume is not lengthy. He has been a newspaper delivery boy for the Columbia Daily Tribune, a bus boy at Wilson’s restaurant and has spent the last four decades as a staff member of Liberty Public Schools.
LIBERTY — Since voters passed the $120 million bond issue for Liberty Public Schools, improvements have been well underway throughout the school district. The Liberty High School tennis courts were completed in the fall 2023.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — Two people and their pet dog are dead following an explosion that leveled a house and caused damage to nearby property in Excelsior Springs Friday, Aug. 23.
KEARNEY — As the next academic year begins, Kearney School District’s Dogwood Elementary School is welcoming a new member to its leadership team. Sydney Johnson is the school’s new assistant principal. Johnson is filling the position that opened when former Dogwood Assistant Principal Kathleen Bahan moved up to principal.
Irises grow easily in the garden, however, gardeners should give the flowering- plants attention in August, says experts. By dividing and replanting clumps that have become too large, gardeners can increase spring displays, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
SMITHVILLE — When parents and students returned to schools for the academic year, a comment often heard was, “The school looks so clean and shiny.” That is thanks to a group of unsung heroes: district maintenance and custodial crews. For four members of the Smithville School District maintenance and custodian teams, the work over the summer prepares them to make sure facilities are outfitted with luster, just as students are with their new clothes and backpacks.
LIBERTY — A fatality accident in Liberty resulted in the death of 18-year-old Brandon Durossette of Smithville early Sunday, Aug. 25.
LIBERTY — A young roster will try to fill the void left by a strong core of seniors from last fall to lead Liberty boys soccer as the team prepares to head into another season. After finishing with an overall record of 13-6 and a KC Suburban Silver Conference record of 6-4 last season, the Blue Jays graduated six players from the team: midfielder Mitchell Dietrich, forward Connor Rottjakob, defender Andrew Shaw, defender Ryan Looney, midfielder Nico Rivera and goalkeeper Andrew Wassmuth.
LIBERTY — Judge Thomas C. Capps stepped down from the bench after 39 years as Liberty’s municipal judge.