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Cringan, Logsdon get swag from final county fair shoot
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Following the shooting sports competitions at this year’s Ray County Fair, Amanda Cringan continued her tradition of handing out gift bags to 4-H members who had competed at the fair for the last time.
Hoeper fills in at joint practice
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August Hoeper had a different job assignment than usual on July 10, when Hardin-Central’s varsity girls basketball program participated in a dual practice with Orrick at Orrick High School. Normally, Hoeper is the head Hardin-Central varsity boys coach and assistant varsity girls coach.
Backs named Teacher of the Year
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Jessica Backs was recently selected as the Central Region Teacher of the Year on the University of Central Missouri campus. Backs, a third grade teacher at Sunrise Elementary in Richmond, secured her nomination for this award when she was selected as Richmond R-XVI’s Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024 in May by the Richmond R-XVI Administration.
Two vie for coroner’s seat
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Ray County Coroner candidates Andrew Buck and Bart Willim, responded to questions during the recent Richmond News political forum. Willam’s daughter, Ashlee Kirkham, represented her father.
Dire state of nursing homes reported
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Shirkey Nursing and Rehab recently held a political luncheon to discuss the nursing home crisis in Missouri. State representatives Peggy McGaugh and Terry Thompson, along with state senate candidates Kurtis Gregory and Doug Richey, listened to area nursing home directors speak on issues facing housing for the elderly.
State Senate candidates respond
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Three Missouri State Senate District 21 candidates attended The Richmond News’ political forum, including Democrat Jim Bates and Republicans Doug Richey and Kurtis Gregory. The candidates were asked screened questions submitted by the public and were given two minutes each to provide their answers.
