Historic Festival Of The Trails Returns To Raytown On Sept. 14

Historic Festival Of The Trails Returns To Raytown On Sept. 14

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August 3, 2024 Raytown’s Annual Festival of the Trails is Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Events are free to attend, but donations will be accepted. Food, beverage and retail items will be available for purchase. The festival will…

Shannon Edgmon Takes Leadership Of Women Owned Dumpsters, Following George Constable III’s Retirement From Constable Roll Off

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August 3, 2024 Constable Roll Off, a prominent name in the waste management and dumpster rental industry since 1996, announces the retirement of its founder, George Constable III, and the transition of ownership to Shannon Edgmon. Shannon, who has served as the…

Edna Mae Brelje (Richardson)

admin July 30, 2024

Edna Mae Brelje (Richardson), 96, died peacefully at Jefferson Healthcare in Lee’s Summit, MO on July 26, 2024. Edna was born in Richmond, MO on September 24, 1927, to Clell and Ella Richardson. She was the youngest of five children and was…

Robert Eric “Roc” Miller

admin July 29, 2024

Robert Eric “Roc” Miller, 52, of Lake Lotawana, was born May 24, 1972, in Independence, the son of Robert L. “Bob” and Jean P. “Jinny” (Anderson) Miller. He departed this life Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Eric was a 1990 Lee’s Summit High…

Lee’s Summit Water Utilities Department Achieves American Public Works Association Accreditation

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July 27, 2024 Lee’s Summit Water Utilities is proud to announce it recently received full accreditation from the American Public Works Association. This accreditation formally verifies and recognizes that Water Utilities complies with the recommended management practices set forth by the American…

Martin City Melodrama Celebrates 40th Season With Dog-Gone Special Performances

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July 27, 2024 Martin City Melodrama (MCM)is proud to open its 40 season of original performances with its special ‘Wizard of Paws’ performances beginning August 2. This trip to Emerald City takes Dorothy, the dog rescuer, down the yellow brick road to…

Gromowsky Runs For Prosecutor

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July 27, 2024 Submitted by John Gromowsky Attorney John Gromowsky is running to be the next Jackson County Prosecutor. The current prosecutor, Jean Peters Baker, has decided not to seek re-election. Gromowsky, a Democrat, has over two decades of experience in the…

Messner Bee Farm Store Grand Opening

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July 27, 2024 By Erik MessnerMessner Bee Farm When I was 12 years old, I begged my family for my first real bicycle, and that summer I would meet a friend every day in downtown Lee’s Summit to go biking around the…

Coldwater Crank Out Hunger Bike Ride Adds Trail Option To Food Pantry Fundraiser

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July 27, 2024 For the first time this year, after numerous requests, Coldwater has added a trail ride option to its annual Crank Out Hunger bike ride fundraiser, which benefits Coldwater’s Food Pantry. The Food Pantry continues to see the amount of…

This Is The Best Time Of Year At The Gardens At Unity Village

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July 27, 2024 By Linda MasonThe Gardens at Unity Village Volunteer The Gardens at Unity Village are thriving, offering a delightful mix of both cool season and warm season veggies. The tomato harvest is in full swing, promising a summer of ripe,…