Karl Austin Gibson
A great man, Karl Austin Gibson, 61, of Blue Springs, also known as Punky, Gibby, or Bubba, was born June 17, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Garrett and Donna (Crigger) Gibson. He went to seek a new heavenly band…
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Dorothy Louise Phillips
Dorothy Louise Phillips, age 83, passed away on January 17th, 2024, in Battlefield Mo. following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born October 25th, 1940 in Kansas City Missouri, the second of three children born to Champ and Louise (Sparks)…
Melissa Renee Clarke
Melissa Renee Clarke, 59, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born October 10, 1964, in Mexico, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas R. and Hazel L. (O’Neal) Day. She departed this life Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Melissa attended…
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January 27, 2024 By Fred [email protected] St. Michael’s wrestling participated in the Platte County Invite on Saturday, Jan. 20. The Guardians finished third as a team. Only champion Hannibal and host Platte County fared better. Individually the Guardians saw four wrestlers finish…
To The Editor
January 27, 2024 On Aug. 7, 2023, I sat in Memorial Station in Belton, Mo., with misty eyes as I heard parents share their tragic grief about their children who had died from accidental fentanyl poisoning. It was a forum sponsored by…
Raytown Blue Jays Earn Summit Grill Shoot Out Championship
January 27, 2024 By Fred [email protected] To win the annual Summit Grill Shootout the championship team has to win three games in five days. The Raytown Blue Jays were having so much fun that after 12 quarters of basketball they played four…
LSR7 Represented Well At State Music Conference
January 27, 2024 More than 30 students from Lee’s Summit R-7 School District are performing at the state level this week during the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) State Conference. Thousands of students from across the state audition for the All-State Band,…
Lee’s Summit Chamber Ribbon Cutting: The DRIPBaR
January 27, 2024 Welcome to the new owners of The DRIPBaR Lee’s Summit. The DRIPBaR, located at 930-M NW Blue Pkwy, is focused on helping people take their healthcare beyond diet, exercise, and traditional medicine to support their physical, mental, and cellular…
Air-Fried Healthy Bites – Easy Way to Meet New Year’s Resolutions
January 27, 2024 The New Year is officially here, and that comes with New Year’s resolutions. Take advantage of the extra motivation this time of year to add in a healthy habit you will be excited to continue with the rest of…
St. Michaels Wrestling Honors Sampson Stilwell
January 27, 2024 By Fred [email protected] On Thursday, Jan. 18 the St. Michaels wrestling team hosted state ranked St. Pius X. A large crowd was onsite for the event given both teams are highly ranked in the state of Missouri. Another reason…