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A farming heritage that stretches across 160 years
In 1865 Eli Mershon settled in northeastern Jackson County, not far from the Missouri River, and soon after purchased 160 acres of land.
Entertainment
Film highlights the history of Kansas City jazz
The documentary “Last of the Blue Devils,” about the history of jazz in Kansas City, is being shown at 5 p.m. Thursday at the North Independence branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library, 317 West U.S. 24. It’s free.
Multimedia
Photo gallery: Fort Osage vs. Grain Valley boys soccer
Images from Fort Osage’s home boys soccer game against Suburban White Conference rival Grain Valley on Wednesday
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Sports
Kenneth Kieser: Seeking smallmouth bass on the Chippewa
Brightly colored fall leaves reflected on the water’s surface that reigned over boulders and weed beds where a variety of predators waited to pounce on an easy meal.