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Beacon provides self-harm awareness

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

March is designated as National Self-Harm Awareness Month, and in recognition of this vital time, Beacon Mental Health is committed to sharing valuable insights about selfharm. This month serves as a crucial opportunity to explore and dismantle the typical stereotypes that surround self-harm behaviors, which are frequently misrepresented and misunderstood.

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Local expert demystifies Medicare options

1 year ago By Sharon Donat

A local insurance agent recently hosted an informative seminar focused on Medicare coverage, offering attendees an extensive look at the different plan options available. The seminar aimed to educate community members about the intricacies of Medicare with a detailed overview of the various plan options available.

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MoDOT holding meeting to discuss intersection improvements

1 year ago By News Staff

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City will hold an open housestyle meeting to discuss intersection improvements at the intersection of Missouri Route D and U.S. Route 69 Highways in Lawson.

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NSDAR encourages genealogy workshop participation

1 year ago By News Staff

The local chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is planning a genealogy workshop for later this month. NSDAR is an impressive organization with over one million women joining since its founding in 1890.

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ES museum announces Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall in 2026

1 year ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Springs Museum and Archives has announced the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display from Sept. 9-14, 2026.

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Same farm bill, new decisions

1 year ago By Mu Extension

The 2018 Farm Bill has been extended for one more year, now running through 2025. While many aspects of the bill remain unchanged, it’s worth revisiting the Title I elections this year. Farmers in Ray County should reconsider their past Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) elections for the 2025 crop year.

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Rayville man facing felony charges released on bond

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

A Rayville man has been released from jail after posting bond for two felony charges, one involving a child. A warrant for the arrest of Dustin F.E.

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Emergency officials offer insight on tornado preparedness

1 year ago By Sharon Donat

As tornado season approaches, meteorologists and emergency management officials are urging residents of the Midwest to take proactive measures to prepare for severe weather. Understanding the heightened risks is critical.

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KC Monarchs visit Richmond for exhibition game in 1950

1 year ago By Researched And Presented By Jarodd Stansberry

In 1950, Richmond had a semi-professional baseball team called the Red Sox. It was organized by Richmond’s American Legion, who hired Elwyn Lewis (1915-2015) of Kansas City to put together and manage the team. Lewis also played for the team, which faced other teams from the local area, as well as Kansas City, from May to August, ending the season on a twogame winning streak.