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Thank a Farmer Week honors farm service, Mo. Farm Bureau says

5 years ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – A global pandemic illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever, Ray County Farm Bureau information states. Thanks to farmers in Missouri and around the world, consumers have food choices, clothing, transportation, shelter and much more, bureau information states.

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COUNTY OFFERS ADDITIONAL AID

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia Editor-in-chief

ABOUT $340,000 SENT OUT ABOUT $160,000 REMAINS AROUND 50 HAVE APPLIED RICHMOND – Small businesses seeking COVID-19 relief funds will receive one last notice to apply, Ray County commissioners have decided. “This is going to be their final letter,” Presiding Commissioner Bob King said.

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Ray 911 board considers replacing century-old building

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The 911 Dispatch Board might move from downtown to a site on Missouri Highway 210, west of town. The board last month came under fire when Sheriff Scott Childers questioned the board’s spending priorities.

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Cleaver chairs housing subcommittee

5 years ago By News Staff

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep.

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Seniors say virus shots hard to get

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

JEFFERSON CITY – COVID-19 vaccine questions from older Missourians received answers, not all satisfactory, during an online call with Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, Department of Health and Senior Services Director Randall Williams and AARP Missouri’s Jay Hardenbrook.

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More stimulus funds for Ray, Clay possible

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

WASHINGTON – Clay and Ray counties stand to gain financially if legislation passed by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform wins House and Senate approval. A breakdown of the possible federal allocation includes another $5 million for Ray County, $49 million going to Clay County and $1,040,000 going to Richmond.

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In less than 30 minutes, this weather can damage skin permanently

5 years ago By Central States Center For Ag Safety And Health

OMAHA, Nebraska – Exposing the skin to cold temperatures risks avoidable frostbite. Most commonly, the fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin are affected.

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No contested school board races; some contested council races

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – There will be no contested school board elections in April for three area school districts, but there will be city council elections. These districts reported no contests: • Excelsior Springs – Ricky Strack and Troy Snelling seek the two seats; • Richmond – Jon Dana and newomer Wesley Maxwell are running for two seats; and • Orrick – Mandy Floyd and newcomer Holly Vasmer seek the two seats.

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Week off from paying sales tax occurs April 19-25

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The Show-Me Green sales tax holiday – an optional break from collecting sales taxes on some items – will take place again this year, the City Council decided. The seven-day holiday takes place from April 19 through April 25.