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PART 1 This is the first of a two-part series sharing the history of Henry Giles, a Ray County slave who fought in the last battle of the Civil War. Honoring Black History Month, the Ray County Genealogical Association (RCGA) had an open forum at the beginning of the month regarding the family of Henry Giles.

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THE RICHMOND EDUCATION FOUNDATION recently hosted the Seventh Annual Texas Hold’em Tournament at Branded Steakhouse. The REF was created as a not-for-profit organization which promotes tax-free contributions as an alternate funding source.

Richmond News and Excelsior Springs Standard reporter Miranda Jamison presented a newspaper interview guide at Hawthorne Elementary of Kearney last week. The elementary school hosts an after-school newspaper club comprised of third through fifth-grade students who meet weekly.

Dual credit and student work options at Richmond High School (RHS) were discussed during a recentlyRichmond R-XVI School District meeting. RHS Principal Brandon Quick said students are losing interest in several history classes because they are not dual credit.

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Spreading awareness during National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, Humane Society of Ray County (HSRC) volunteer Amy Pearson is hoping to educate local residents. “This is a time to recognize the importance of responsible pet ownership and the numerous benefits of spaying and neutering your furry friend,” said Pearson.

Richmond varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Jermain saw his Spartans be intense and display their muscle Feb. 9, when they cruised to a 75-53 mat/ courtwarming victory over visiting Lexington.