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This year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive was a remarkable success and highlighted the power of collective kindness. Organized by Richmond News, area residents filled the red truck boxes with nonperishable food donations to support families in need and to ensure they could prepare a Thanksgiving meal.

Richmond Fire Department (RFD) Captain Karl Carter has announced his retirement after dedicating over three decades to the safety and well-being of the Richmond community. Missouri State Representative Terry Thompson honored Carter by presenting a resolution during a recent ceremony.

Richmond School Board recently explored various modifications made to Dear Elementary School and received detailed updates on the current state of the classrooms. The tour provided insight into the enhancements designed to create a more effective learning environment for students, showcasing new resources and teaching strategies in action. Board members were able to engage with staff and discuss positive impacts of these changes on student outcomes.

The firearms opening weekend for deer hunting brought successful hunters to the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing site on 13 Highway near Richmond. According to Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Statewide News Services Coordinator Joe Jerek, preliminary data showed Missouri deer hunters harvested 68,312 deer over the weekend, which consisted of 42,283 antlered bucks, 5,105 button bucks and 20,924 does compared to 90,253 last year. The drop in harvest this year was due to a combination of factors, including a large acorn crop and warmer weather, according to MDC Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle.

Two enthusiastic mountain biking advocates from Lexington are taking proactive steps to establish a free mountain biking trail in Richmond, aimed at promoting outdoor recreation and community engagement.

Richmond School District Assistant Superintendent - submitted Public schools are vital. They are crucial for our students, the State of Missouri and the future of our communities.