May I Ask a Cemetery Owner or Operator to Help Me Find a Gravesite?

May I Ask a Cemetery Owner or Operator to Help Me Find a Gravesite?

staff2 November 16, 2019

Nov. 16, 2019 This is a common conundrum: You wish to pay your respects to a deceased loved one or ancestor and you know which cemetery they are buried in. What you don’t know is exactly where their gravesite is located—and in…

Jackson County Parks + Rec Lights Up The Holiday Season With Christmas In The Sky And Christmas In The Park

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Nov. 16, 2019 With the holidays fast approaching, the magic of the season comes to life for thousands at Jackson County Parks + Rec’s 23rd Annual Christmas in the Sky and 32nd Annual Christmas in the Park holiday events. On Wednesday, Nov.…

Raytown High School Theatre Students Receive Cappies Awards And Perform At Awards Galas

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June 8, 2019 Raytown High School Theatre students received two Cappies awards for their work on performances over the 2018-2019 school year. Kaleb Clemmons earned the award for Supporting Actor in a Musical for his role as Jim in Big River, and…

Florine J. Van Tuyl

admin November 14, 2019

January 15, 1928 ~ November 7, 2019 Florine J. Van Tuyl, formerly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the age of 91. Following the death of Harold, her husband, Florine moved to Florence, Oregon to be…

Raytown High School Boys Swim Team Earns Conference Title, Qualifies for State Competition

admin November 12, 2019

Nov. 12, 2019 Raytown High School varsity boys swim team earned the title of Suburban White Division conference champions for the second year in a row, members of the team also qualified to compete in the Missouri State High School Activities Association…

Thankful2B#3 Food-Raiser For REAP

staff2 November 9, 2019

Nov. 9, 2019 Editor’s Note: This is the story of what is now the third year of a food drive for the Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (REAP) started by Dave and Daneen Thurman. We started this in 2017. I had never had…

Raytown Football Advances In Class 5 State Playoffs

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Nov. 9, 2019 By Fred [email protected] Tribune photos/ Joey Hedges The Raytown Blue Jays scored 19 unanswered fourth quarter points to beat William Chrisman 26-7 Friday night in a Missouri Class 5, District 7 playoff game. The Blue Jays entered the game…

Partners In Primary Care At Walgreens Raytown And Gladstone Honor Veterans Day And Celebrate One-Year Anniversary

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Nov. 9, 2019 On Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day, two Partners in Primary Care at Walgreens locations – in Raytown and Gladstone – are planning a Week of Senior Wellness activities in celebration of the one-year anniversary since opening.…

What Is “Opening and Closing” at Cemeteries?

staff2 November 9, 2019

Nov. 9, 2019 When your loved one is buried, it’s customary for the cemetery to charge a fee for “opening and closing” services. The specific cost can vary, depending on a few different factors, but it’s certainly something to be aware of.…

Raytown Blue Jays Football to host a playoff game on Friday night

admin November 5, 2019

Nov., 5, 2019 By Fred [email protected] Following a bye week the Raytown Blue Jays begin play in the Mo. Class 5 playoffs this Friday, Nov. 8th when they take the field to host the William Chrisman Bears. The Class 5, District 7…