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For the first time in more than 20 years, Richmond is sending a boys high school golf team to state competition. The Spartans, who’ve produced individual qualifiers during those 20-plus years, are set to compete in the Class 3 state tournament, slated for May 18-19 at the Sedalia Country Club.

Laughter, reflection and advice for the future shaped Hardin-Central’s commencement ceremony as the class of 2026 celebrated graduation alongside family, teachers and classmates. The ceremony, held on Mother’s Day for Hardin-Central’s 17 graduating seniors, combined humor, nostalgia and encouragement as speakers reflected on the class’s growth from elementary school through high school.

Longstanding disagreements over towing rotations, dispatch procedures and response times resurfaced during a Ray County Commission discussion about a proposed towing resolution. Commissioners recently reviewed the draft resolution after previously hearing concerns from local towing operators about wreck chasing, dispatch procedures and confusion surrounding towing rotations in the county.

What began years ago with recess, school spirit events and nervous first days of class ended with diplomas, tassels and reflections on adulthood as Richmond High School (RHS) honored the graduating class of 2026.

Nolan Quick got his wish. Quick, who graduated high school last week from Richmond, was seeking to continue his basketball career at a school near his hometown.

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS Orrick can add another district title to its boys track and field banner. The Bearcats won the boys portion of the Class 1 District 4 meet, held May 9 at Carrollton, with 85 points – their fourth straight district title.