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Vets say thanks to businesses that answered the call to serve
By David Knopf, News editor Richmond Sonic manager Chris Arnett was running a bit late for work Tuesday, but the six men waiting for him didn’t mind. Members of the…
On Saturday, Farris Gallery opens ‘Spartanality,’ an RHS memorabilia show
By JoEllen Dale News has been a little slow to come in this week, but I have been busy and haven’t done much jotting. *** On Saturday, I volunteered at…
Box suppers preceded homecoming, but who was Harry?
By Linda Emley Since Richmond is celebrating Homecoming this week, I want to share some history of how it has changed over the years. I thought it would be an…
Missouri Crop Report: Cool, dry weather improves conditions for field work; soybean harvest gets under way
Agricultural Summary Cool dry weather covered the state, allowing 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture supply was 34 percent very short, 35 percent short, and 31 percent adequate. The…
Bond refinancing would keep Polo schools from deep cuts
To the Editor: The Polo Board of Education would like to take a moment and provide some background information to our parents and patrons on an issue that will appear…
Presidential election offers clear choice for nation’s veterans, spending priorities
To the Editor: Choices we make in November will affect many areas of our everyday lives. Veterans are very concerned with America’s national defense and oppose any cuts to the…
Postal service direct-mail rebates pit government, free enterprise
The newspaper business – both small and large papers – has sounded full-throated opposition this past month about a plan by the U.S. Postal Service to purposely entice advertising out…
Chase Michael Hamerle
Chase Michael Hamerle was born on Sept. 10, 2012 at 3:34 p.m. at North Kansas City Hospital to David and Samantha Hamerle of Rayville. Chase weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz.…
Francis-Hessenflow wedding
Rachael Francis and Chris Hessenflow were married July 14, 2012 at The Hawthorne House in Parkville. Rachael, the daughter of Jim and Lila Francis of St. Joseph, is a 2004…
After 35 years, Williams retiring from Apple Market
By JoEllen Black/Richmond News A familiar face is leaving Richmond soon. Richmond Apple Market produce manager Johnnie Williams is retiring from a store he has called home for 35 years.…
