Five in Troop 383 in Independence earn rank of Eagle
Five Scouts in Troop 383 in Independence were recently honored for earning the rank of Eagle. Jordan Thomas, Grayer Wheelock-Ferro, James Buehler, Max Shook and… Login to continue reading Login…
Lifestyle
Senior center meals in Independence and Blue Springs
Lunches provided by area community centers during the week of Dec. 19: Vesper Hall: 400 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs, 11:30 a.m. If you wish… Login to continue reading Login…
Heritage Philharmonic concert Saturday in Blue Springs
The Heritage Philharmonic orchestra’s annual Christmas concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Blue Springs High School performing arts center,… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton.… Login to continue reading Login…
5 things to do: Gingerbread homes and other holiday delights
1. Gingerbread house show: Gingerbread houses built by local families, businesses and professional chefs will be on display from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily… Login to continue reading Login…
Diane Mack: In giving to others, we find deepest joy
A few days ago, my daughter Kelsey and I were watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The story begins with Charlie placing a sickly tree on… Login to continue reading Login…
Give help by giving blood
The Community Blood Center, which provides blood to more than 70 hospitals in the metro area, says it needs 600 blood donations every day to… Login to continue reading Login…
Animals Best Friends: Consider fostering a cat awaiting its forever home
Are you a cat person? If you are, I have a proposition for you. Have you ever thought about fostering an animal instead of adopting… Login to continue reading Login…
Diane Mack: The difficulties pass, but good memories endure
It was Christmas 1987. My husband Bill and I wanted to give our six children the experience of cutting our own tree. We knew how… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar .
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton.… Login to continue reading Login…