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SEDALIA – Three Richmond residents, all Missouri junior swine exhibitors, traveled to jackpot shows throughout the summer to compete for points in the Missouri Pork Association Youth Show Pig Circuit.

RICHMOND – Chillicothe Public Defender Josh Smith and Liberty Public Defenders Corryn Hall and Tiffany Leuty Winningham met with the Ray County Commission to discuss possible office changes. Western Commissioner Dave Powell said Sept.

RICHMOND – For the third time in as many years, the Richmond News, sister paper of The Excelsior Springs Standard, won the Missouri Press Association’s Gold Cup Sweepstakes Award. The newspaper achieved 13 first-place, 11 second-place, seven third-place and six honorable mention awards.

RICHMOND – Ray County schools will share the tiny windfall of a $1,000 fine paid by the Ray County Commission. The commissioners signed the check Sept.

RICHMOND – The Whitmer Symposium Historical Council presented civic leader and long-time Richmond resident Rob Kinnard with the 2021 David Whitmer Community Service Award. The award is presented annually to a Ray County resident who has exemplified a life of community service and integrity.

RICHMOND – COVID-19-related deaths and active cases again are up in Ray County, and cases are affecting students in the Richmond and Excelsior Springs school districts. The Ray County Health Department’s latest report, issued Sept.

ST. JOSEPH – The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art includes work by Richmond artist Trey Banning.

JEFFERSON CITY – Battling COVID-19 misinformation is a priority for Donald Kauerauf, Missouri’s new Department of Health and Senior Services director, he said Sept. 16.