Sandy Turner: Some things these days call for a penalty flag
How often have you said this phrase recently: Weird times we’re living in right now. It’s gotten so weird sometimes it’s easier not to discuss,… Login to continue reading Login…
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Sugar Creek takes advantage of the moment, makes an upgrade
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net The Missouri River’s low level has created some issues for boat launchers, as the water receded past some ramps. Sugar Creek… Login to continue reading Login…
Sign up for Brunch and Bingo
Feb. 24 is the deadline to register for Brunch and Bingo at the Blue Springs Fieldhouse, 425 N.E. Mock Ave. Brunch and Bingo will be… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar, Feb. 21-22
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…
Our opinion: Missouri’s Capitol renovations are past due
Plans to repair the Missouri Capitol building in Jefferson City have been sitting around for years. Last week’s embarrassing revelation of cracks that have now… Login to continue reading Login…
Senior center meals in Independence and Blue Springs
Lunches provided by area community centers during the week of Feb. 20. Vesper Hall: 400 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs, 11:30 a.m. If you wish… Login to continue reading Login…
If Kauffman Stadium goes away, what will local businesses do?
By Bill Althaus bill.althaus@examiner.net Each evening when Tina Rushton, the owner of Funhouse Pizza, heads home after a 12-hour work day day, she is greeted… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar, Feb. 17-18
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…
Independence School District sticks with legal counsel policy
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net An Independence School District board member said his piece hoping for a policy of having regular legal counsel in board meeting… Login to continue reading Login…
Two from Blue Springs named to service academies
U.S. Representative Sam Graves, who represents the 6th Congressional District in Missouri, has nominated two students from Blue Springs South High School to U.S. military… Login to continue reading Login…