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Excelsior Estates audit reveals misconduct

The Missouri State Auditor’s Office (MSAO) has released a report revealing misconduct following an audit of the City of Excelsior Estates. The audit was initiated in response to a whistleblower complaint and revealed $37,000 in improper payments.
THE MISSOURI STATE Auditor’s Office (MSAO) recently released an audit of the city of Excelsior Estates after a report was filed through their whistleblower hotline. The audit revealed $37,000 in improper payments and more than $200,000 in questionable payments to a business associated with Gary Fesenmeyer Sr., former Excelsior Estates mayor, according to MSAO. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

HSRC acquires new home

The Humane Society of Ray County (HSRC) recently purchased a building which will become the future home and permanent location of the shelter, located at 104 N. McCart Street in Richmond.
READY FOR A tour of the future location of the Humane Society are Yvette Plymell (back row, from left) Taylee Lyle, Glenda Carter, Atalie Blackwell, Heather Mattox, Maddy Hart, Jennifer Mills, Christi Cromer, Victor DeStefano, Clare Flamank and Amy Pearson, along with Gwendolyn (front row, from left) and Sterling Buck. Submitted

Pros, cons of early retirement

Retirement is a milestone that is often the byproduct of decades of hard work. Though a growing number of working professionals have no intention of ever retiring, the vast majority of adults look forward to the day when they can call it a career.

Evaluating seniors’ biggest expenses

New parents may not be able to visualize that one day their largest expenditures won’t be centralized around providing necessities for their children. Adults go though many years of paying for diapers, toys, clothing, food, and education for their children.
Evaluating seniors’ biggest expenses

Missouri offers tax-free weekend

Missouri’s annual Backto- School Sales Tax Holiday offers a tax-free period for the purchase of school supplies, computers, clothing and other qualifying items as defined by statute. These items will be exempt from both state and local sales tax from 12:01 a.m. on August 2 until midnight August 4.
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