Bingham-Waggoner artwork is in need of TLC and more
The Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society has started a restoration fund to maintain the collection of paintings that adorn the walls of the 19th-century Independence estate.
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Commercial assessments raise concerns about taxes now and investment in the future — ‘a negative impact all across Jackson County’
As the director of business retention and expansion with the Independence Economic Development Partnership, Jarvis Sackman took a keen interest in last week's commercial property assessment appeals workshop hosted by Jackson County Legislator Sean Smith.
Two local historic sites — Fort Osage and Missouri Town — are getting upgrades
From more than a half-million dollars awarded in grants, Jackson County Parks + Rec has funds to improve and maintain its historic sites -- Fort Osage National Historic Landmark in Sibley and Missouri Town Living History Museum near Lake Jacomo.
Days Gone By: Drugs and rock ‘n roll, roughing it, an afternoon double-header
From The Examiner during the week of June 30 to July 5, 1975:
School supplies needed, and you can help
While school doesn’t start back up for more than a month, citizens can still help Community Services League provide supplies for about 2,500 school children around Eastern Jackson County.
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:
Jackson County health inspections — Blue Springs
The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects lodging establishments and sites where food is served generally outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in Blue Springs include:
Federal sentence for unlawful entry into the U.S.
Vote on White recall could be Aug. 26
Vote on recall of Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. could be Aug. 26
Tuesday, Aug. 26 is the day Jackson County voters could vote on whether to recall County Executive Frank White Jr. An ordinance setting that election… Login to continue reading Login…
A format change for The Examiner is coming next week
Some exciting changes are coming to The Examiner, including an easier-to-read size, sharper text and images, and more streamlined delivery.