Derstler Lumber: 50 years of heritage and hardware
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Derstler Lumber Co., supplier of lumber, hardware and home improvement products for the Richmond community since 1960. »»

Ethics complaint dismissed
The Missouri Ethics Commission has dismissed a complaint filed by the Missouri Republican Party against Barbara Lanning, a Democrat running for the District 36 House seat currently held by Republican incumbent Bob Nance. »»

Switch in phone carrier cuts city's bill by half
Money -- and how to stretch the dollar -- was the overall theme of the city council meeting Tuesday night. »»

Orrick taxes to increase
Barring last-minute objections on Aug. 5, Orrick citizens will pay slightly higher property taxes over the coming year. »»

Aid needed for water lines, pump for Ugandan school and village
Drinking water -- and water for washing, cooking and livestock -- flows in what Fr. George Ssebadduka describes as a "nice protected stream" at the base of a hill in Bulindi, a community in western Uganda. »»