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Commissioners accept bid from jail architect

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – What seemed a surprisingly low bid for jail architectural service received unanimous Ray County Commission support Monday. The commission received a maximum bid of $5,000 from HMN Architects, Overland Park, Kansas.

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Suit against district stays

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Former Richmond School District Superintendent Mike Aytes is pulling up roots. “We are moving to Spanish Fort, Alabama,” he said.

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Witness Whitmer’s grave dedication set Saturday

5 years ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints will dedicate a new grave marker for David Whitmer at 10 a.m. Saturday in Richmond Cemetery.

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Lawson VFW adds mural to honor military branches

5 years ago By News Staff

LAWSON – Lawson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6278’s north wall is covered by a new full-color mural that pays tribute to the traditional military branches – Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard.

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Board selects another high school principal; third person to lead school in past three years

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – After serving one year as the Richmond High School principal, Justin Remington is leaving to take a job working for the Grandview School District. “He resigned and took another job at another school district,” School Board President Jon Dana said Saturday.

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District enrollment begins on June 23

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The fall enrollment date starts next week, Richmond School District Superintendent Greg Darling said. “We listened to people,” Darling said Monday.

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Men only hold seats on board

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The seven-member Richmond Board of Education is down to four members, all men. Vice President Penny Vandiver and member Keri Nettles resigned from their board seats, citing a lack of diversity and a board “where women’s opinions and experiences aren’t valued and respected.” In addition, former board member Monica Shane withdrew her name from consideration for the seat from which Dr.

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Canines, cats receive vaccines at Richmond’s annual pet clinic

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

RICHMOND – Some of Richmond’s dog and cat residents got vaccinated last week. The city’s annual pet clinic took place from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Former mayor sued by clerks

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

ORRICK – Orrick City Clerk Deanna Hufford, 57; and Assistant City Clerk Cindy Lampton, 63, seek damages against the city. The women filed separate-but-related employment discrimination lawsuits in Ray County.