CSL volunteers bring joy to others, make a community
Doug Cowan, the CEO of the Community Services League, enjoys taking a back seat to the volunteers and employees who have made Christmas bright for those in need the past 108 years.
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Independence might alter rules designed to protect renters
When the Independence City Council considers proposed changes to the city’s Rental Ready inspection program next month, those will look a bit different than when staff presented the changes.
Luke Davis: Don’t let fear crowd out the good things in life
After joining Stewardship Capital about 10 years ago, one of the first columns I ever wrote for The Examiner was a character study of Ebenezer Scrooge from the Charles Dickens holiday classic "A Christmas Carol." In the column, I really analyzed Scrooge as the tragic hero he was and not just the miser he became. In my opinion, Scrooge is one of the most complex and three-dimensional literary characters of all time.
Jackson County health inspections — Blue Springs
The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects lodging establishments and sites where food is served outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in Blue Springs include:
In Sugar Creek, a celebration for a parish community
About 20 former members of the shuttered St. Cyril Catholic Church in Sugar Creek gathered on the church stairs Monday night to pray, sing Christmas carols and recite the story of Jesus’ birth.
Police in Missouri to begin ticketing for texting while driving
JEFFERSON CITY — Although Missouri has had a texting-while-driving ban for all drivers for more than a year, police will begin issuing citations for violating the prohibition beginning on Jan. 1.
Independence health inspections
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 on the report).
Jackson County health inspections — Grain Valley
The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects lodging establishments and sites where food is served outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in Grain Valley include:
Rotary honors two at Van Horn
The Rotary Club of Independence has honored two seniors at Van Horn High School as students of the month.
Congressman offers hope for Independence Towers residents
Though he cannot directly force any actions connected with the various issues at Independence Towers, U.S. Rep.