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Remember the lessons of history and economics
Ron FinkeYour money Last week, my wife Karen and I were in Massachusetts providing an American history trip to our seventh grandchild. We were gratified to learn that she knew more about the country’s beginning…
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Friendly Halloween characters bring the forest to life in Independence
Characters from one of the Enchanted Forest skits in 2025. Independence’s annual family friendly Halloween event is this weekend and next weekend at George Owens Nature Park. [Photo courtesy of Enchanted Forest staff] By Mike Genet Mike.genet@examiner.net Enchanted Forest, the long-running family friendly Halloween event at George Owens Nature Park in Independence, takes place this…
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Photo gallery: William Chrisman vs. Truman volleyball
Images from the William Chrisman vs. Truman volleyball match on Sept. 22, 2026, at Truman High School.
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Blue Springs outlasts rival Blue Springs South in annual Dig For The Cure volleyball match
Blue Springs High School all-state outside/right side hitter Olivia Maciel and her Wildcat teammates refused to be denied a Dig For The Cure volleyball victory Monday night.