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Citing pay and staffing, Mid-Continent Public Library workers seek to unionize
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Mid-Continent Public Library workers plan to form a union, aiming for better pay and library staffing. Organizers said last week that about 60% percent of union-eligible employees signed a petition of…
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Spirit of Independence band sets concert
The Spirit of Independence Band will host its spring concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple Ave., Independence. The concert is free and open to the public. Band director Jane Hicklin says selections for the concert include “American Civil War Fantasy,” “Espirit de Corps,” a clarinet feature polka, a…
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Photo gallery: Blue Springs South boys basketball vs. DeSmet Jesuit in the Class 6 state championship game
Images from the Blue Springs South boys basketball team’s Class 6 state championship game against DeSmet Jesuit of St. Louis on Saturday.
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Blue Springs baseball holds off Grain Valley for 'big win'
When Blue Springs senior Ethan Melissinas comes out of the bullpen, he said he has one – and only one – goal.