Commissioners participate in cemetery cleanup day
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EASTERN COMMISSIONER Max Hockemeier trims grass along the edge of the cemetery..
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Bridge claim, copier contract lead county discussions
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MIRANDA JAMISON Uncertainty over ownership of a critical rural bridge and rising copier expenses have county officials reviewing long-term oversight and budgeting strategies. Commissioners considered signing a letter confirming that the county owns a bridge tied to a temporary infrastructure project.
Two wheels, one mission
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MIRANDA JAMISON Two women riding through miles of Missouri hills aren’t just in it for the challenge – they’re pedaling with purpose. This week, their cross-state bicycle journey brought them to Richmond, warmly hosted by Jerry and Marian Berning, longtime members of Faith Lutheran Church.
Collins brings statewide recognition to local court
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A steady hand behind the counter of Richmond’s municipal court is now steering policy across a 19-county region. Sarah Collins, the city’s court clerk, recently achieved certification as a court administrator – a milestone that marks both a personal triumph and a professional leap.
Bridge delay spurs harvest concerns
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Efforts to overhaul some of Ray County’s most deteriorated roads are gaining momentum, but transportation leaders cautioned that progress hinges on timing, funding and a little luck with the weather.
Training kitchen aims to combat hunger
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On more than one occasion, Richmond residents received fresh fruits and vegetables through community food programs – only to be left behind, unsure how to cook what they’d been given. Now, a new training kitchen at Ray County Hospital is turning that problem into a recipe for better health.
Mortgage team breaks down path to real estate wealth
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A few dollars a day can open the door to a million- dollar future, according to two local mortgage professionals helping first-time investors break into real estate. “The headline is $36.53 a day makes you a millionaire,” said Kevin Roller, owner of the Roller Mortgage Team.
Legal agreements shape modern marriage
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It may not be the most romantic conversation to have before walking down the aisle, but for many couples, putting pen to paper on a prenuptial agreement is less about distrust and more about planning for the future with clarity and respect.
Trial moves forward for one, stalled for another in 2021 shooting case
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While one defendant waits to learn if his charges will be thrown out over missing evidence, a Kansas City man accused in the same 2021 shooting case is now scheduled to stand trial next spring in Ray County Circuit Court.