George J. Constable

George J. Constable

admin September 16, 2020

June 27, 1930 ~ September 13, 2020 George J. Constable, 90 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away September 13, 2020. George was born June 27, 1930 He was the third of seven children born for George W. and Bertha May Constable. George…

Providing clarification on Lee’s Summit R-7 Schools athletics and activities plans for Fall 2020

admin August 28, 2020

Spectator limitations are related to a Jackson County executive order capping outdoor mass gatherings at 100. August 28, 2020 Katy Bergen, Executive Director of Public RelationsLee’s Summit R-7 School District As members of the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference, the Lee’s Summit…

Updated Mask Order And Employee Information

staff2 August 26, 2020

August 26, 2020 Mask Order The Jackson County Health Department amended the mask order to reflect changes regarding persons with exemptions. The amended order goes into effect today, August 21. The order states that businesses may allow entry and serve customers with…

Lee’s Summit R-7 Schools Board of Education Votes on Reopening Schools

admin August 25, 2020

August 25, 2020 By Katy Bergen During the Lee’s Summit R-7 Schools Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, the Board voted 5-2 to provide full-time, in-person learning for grades PK through 3 and virtual instruction for grades 4-12. Board…

Do You Need to Have a Funeral Director to Perform a Funeral Service?

staff2 August 22, 2020

August 22, 2020 It’s a funny thing: Thanks to the Internet, we have greater access than ever before to different professional services and vendors. Anything you need done, you can outsource—and Google will help you. And yet, increasingly, we love the DIY…

6 Tech Tips To Help Your Entire Family ‘Work’ From Home

staff2 August 20, 2020

By Burton KelsoThe Technology Expert The COVID19 pandemic has changed the way we function as a family. I know many of you have experienced social distancing family gatherings. Going out for dinner means staying in as some of you opt for using…

Lee’s Summit Christian Church To Celebrate Sesquicentennial

staff2 August 15, 2020

August 15, 2020 By Sandy FosterTribune Reporter The year was 1870. William B. Howard had just founded a little town east of Kansas City five years earlier. The town, which was situated among lush fields and rolling prairie, was called “Town of…

Deaths & Hospitalizations Don’t Tell the Whole Story

admin August 12, 2020

August 12, 2020 By Jackson County Health Department We’re all eager to return to normal and get back to our normal lives. It takes all of us working together to keep each other safe so we can return to normalcy sooner rather…

Back To School Success: Setting The Stage For A Great School Year

staff2 August 12, 2020

August 12, 2020 Dear Love and Logic Parent, Lee’s Summit CARES will present a free webinar for parents at 4 p.m. Aug. 18 focusing on “Back to School Success: Setting the Stage for a Great School Year.” The virtual session is part…

2021 COMBAT Funding Applications Now Being Accepted

staff2 August 8, 2020

August 8, 2020 The Jackson County COMBAT program is now accepting applications for 2021 funding. The window for submitting applications will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1. Applications are available in four separate categories:Violence PreventionSubstance Abuse PreventionSubstance Use Disorder…