Counties ask to appeal ruling on COVID measures
Jackson and St. Louis counties requested Monday that they be permitted to intervene and appeal a recent court ruling that they argue has “upended the longstanding public health framework” in Missouri.
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MASON SPARKS JAGUARS TO RALLY PAST TITANS
Senior guard Jaidynn Mason is someone who Blue Springs South girls basketball coach Kory Lower depends on to guard the opponent’s top scorer. That’s because Mason makes life difficult for opposing ball handlers as she plays tenacious defense and never gives up on a play.
Playful Baroness needs a good home
Animals Best Friends has several wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes. Baroness is one of these dogs.
Program highlights Truman efforts on civil rights
"Freedom From Fear – Truman’s Fight For Civil Rights" is at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Julia McGinnis
ST. LOUIS - Julia (Julie) C.
Chadwick James Gratton
INDEPENDENCE - Chadwick James Gratton, 78, Independence, MO passed away December 6, 2021. Chad grew up in Claridon Township, OH, and graduated from Burton High School and The Ohio State University.
Lorraine Brotherton
BLUE SPRINGS - Lorraine Stella Brotherton, 91, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 11, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO.
Donations help Scout Troop 492 recover from Christmas tree theft
Families involved with Scout Troop 492 in Independence did not intend to solicit donations when they posted on social media last week about a Christmas tree theft. For a couple decades, Troop 492 has sold live trees from the Crysler Stadium parking lot at 23rd Street and Crysler Avenue as an annual fundraiser for sending scouts to summer camp.
Blue Springs OKs resolution opposing mask mandates
While the Jackson County Legislature narrowly voted Monday against reinstating a 30-day mask mandate, the Blue Springs City Council still wanted to be on the record against such a measure. In a short, hastily called special meeting Monday evening, a council majority unanimously adopted a resolution that it opposes any future mask mandates issued by the Legislature or Jackson County Health Department.