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A robust crowd showed up in support of Summer Bash, hosted by Friends of Richmond Future Farmers of America (FORFFA). The bash was held recently in the Richmond High School parking lot, where over 30 vendors, four food trucks and children’s play area, offering plenty for area residents to enjoy.

A former Rayville woman is facing a multitude of charges in various cases. Melissa A.

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Fresh locally grown preparation took center stage at the University of Missouri Extension’s booth Saturday at the Friends of the FFA Summer Bash. The fresh, easy demonstrations were to highlight the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (MSFMNP) which aids senior citizens purchase locally grown healthy foods from farmer’s markets.

A warrant has been issued for a Rayville man who is facing a multitude of charges. Dalton Baldwin, 18, has been charged with two felonies and four misdemeanors, including two counts of delivering a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid and four counts of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

A group of Richmond Middle School eighth-graders recently returned from an action-packed trip to Washington DC, where the students were able to see history books come to life, gaining a deeper understanding of our nation’s history and the consequences of our leaders’ actions.

Playing a round of golf is a great way to spend a morning, afternoon or early evening. That’s particularly true when the weather is warm and a golf course is soaked in sunshine and cooled down by warm breezes whistling through the surrounding trees.

Anyone who lives in close proximity to a pickleball court can no doubt attest to the popularity of the sport. According to the 2023 Topline Participation Report from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, pickleball participation grew by 159 % between 2019 and 2022. Such figures are a testament to the popularity of a sport that has reinvigorated millions of players’ enthusiasm for physical activity and team sports.

Physical activity is an important component of overall health. Health experts advise that exercise can increase lean body mass, prevent conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, improve balance, and positively affect mental health/cognition. Exercise also can foster socialization with others, helping people overcome boredom and isolation.