Remember Truman's passing
Dec. 26 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of President Harry Truman. As part of its coverage of that time, The Examiner is offering… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Community Services League looks at broader Fairmount effort
By Mike Genet, mike.genet@examiner.net The Community Services League will no longer operate its Fairmount food pantry location, but leaders of the social services organization stress… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Letter to the editor: Four-day week isn’t the only challenge for schools
Wendy Baird, Independence To the editor: The Independence School District voted this week to move to a four-day instructional week. Despite a motion to offer… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Independence opens Sermon Center as warming site
The city of Independence opened the Sermon Community Center as a warming site Friday, and with the frigid forecast it will continue be open as… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sandy Turner: Visit with Santa is a reminder of wonder
“What’s a museum?” the grandkids asked on our way to see Santa. After explaining it’s where old stuff is kept, the youngest asked if I… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Days Gone By: Bad weather, blue laws, grand ideas
From The Examiner during the week of Dec. 11-16, 1972: “HUGE ICE STORM BRINGS AREA TO STANDSTILL” – What is perhaps the worst ice storm… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
2,000! Grain Valley’s Grace Slaughter hits rare milestone
By Bill Althaus bill.althaus@examiner.net Grain Valley senior Grace Slaughter had just completed an old-fashioned three-point play by hitting a layup and connecting on the ensuing… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
What’s Up Next area sports calendar
WHAT’S UP NEXT | AREA SPORTS CALENDAR (Schedules subject to change) SATURDAY, DEC. 17 ECHL MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY 8:10 p.m. (CST) — Kansas City Mavericks… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Kenneth Kieser: Christmas at the lure counter
By Kenneth Kieser Christmas is almost here. Are you looking for a last-minute present for your angler? Visit the fishing lure counters at your local… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Truman routs Bears to nab Three Trails Trophy
By Karl Zinke karl.zinke@examiner.net The Truman girls basketball team spoiled the party for crosstown rival William Chrisman. The Patriots held the host Bears scoreless in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close