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Independence health inspections – Aug. 24 to 26
Critical violations involve factors that can directly lead to foodborne illness and must be corrected within 72 hours or as otherwise stated. All critical violations must be corrected within 72 hours (or as otherwise stated…
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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: Blue Springs vs. Blue Springs South volleyball in annual Dig For The Cure match
Images from the Blue Springs vs. Blue Springs South girls volleyball annual Dig For The Cure match held Monday.
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Mavericks look to take final step for first ECHL title this season
There were a lot of familiar faces on the Cable Dahmer Arena ice Monday morning as the Kansas City Mavericks began their second week of practice for the upcoming 2026-27 ECHL season.