Lee’s Summit Teen Pursues State Crown

Lee’s Summit Teen Pursues State Crown

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In a few short weeks, teens from across the state will converge in Mexico, MO to begin a week of interviews, talent performances and appearances as they pursue the title of Miss Missouri’s Teen. The reigning Miss Missouri’s Teen is Bridget Caldwell…

Summit Christian Academy Senior Receives Kansas City Elks Lodge Scholarship

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Summit Christian Academy is pleased to announce senior Hannah Deister as the recipient of the Elks Lodge – Kansas City #26 for Most Valuable Student for service. Hannah received a $1,000 award and plans to attend Baylor University and study Communication Sciences…

Summit Christian Academy Senior Receives Blue Springs Elks Lodge Scholarship

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Summit Christian Academy is pleased to announce senior Abigail Shanahan as the recipient of the Elks Lodge – Blue Springs Lodge #2509 for Academics and Community Service. Abigail received a $2,000 award and plans to attend Rockhurst University as part of the…

Lee’s Summit North Alumni Earn Second Place In Big 12 Women’s Rowing

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The 2025 Big 12 Rowing Championship was held in Sarasota, Florida on Sunday, May 18. Competing in the championship were Kansas State University, University of Kansas, West Virginia University, University of Central Florida, University of Tulsa and Old Dominion University. K-State’s women’s…

Blanton Hammond

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Blanton Hammond passed away May 19, 2025 in the home he loved. Blanton was born February 14, 1929, in Osceola, Missouri, to Thomas and Jewel Hammond. He had 12 siblings and is survived by none. Blanton graduated high school in Osceola in…

Raytown School District Nutrition Employee Wins Mountain Plains Region Recognition

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The national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) has named Karen Atherton, Nutrition Services Secretary for Raytown School District, Missouri, the Mountain Plains region Employee of the Year. The award recognizes the valuable contribution of school nutrition employees who exhibit a remarkable commitment to…

First Annual Rick McKinley Race For A Cure Fundraiser Event

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Before Rick McKinley passed away from cancer, he asked Paula to promise to have an annual fundraiser to beat cancer. With that being said, VFW Post 5789 is holding the First Annual Rick McKinley Race For a Cure fundraiser starting at 4…

Barbara June (Reith) Crystal

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Barbara June (Reith) Crystal, the wife of the late Judge G.L. Crystal, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. She was born in rural Perry County, Illinois, the daughter of Oren J. and Dorethy Eunice Reith. She attended schools in Northern and…

Summit Christian Academy Announces 2025 Entrepreneurship Scholarship Winner

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Summit Christian Academy is pleased to announce senior Ben Peterson as the recipient of the $3,000 SCA Entrepreneurship Scholarship. The Entrepreneurship Scholarship, available for SCA students who have taken and completed the school’s Entrepreneurship course, was set up by an anonymous SCA…

Civil War Medal Of Honor Recipient Honored

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Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War (DUVCW) Tent 24 and Sons of Union Veterans (SUV) Westport Camp 64 recently met at Elmwood Cemetery in Rock Port, Missouri, to honor Ambrose Porter, a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. Cheryl Farris…