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Jail admin explains warrants

2 years ago By Sophia Bales

Many Ray County residents are concerned that only one person is tasked with cancelling warrants at Ray County Jail. Ray County Jail Administrator Melanie Pumphery handles warrant cancellations and although the task may look daunting from afar, she notes the process is not complicated.

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Swafford named city economic director

2 years ago By Sophia Bales

Richmond native Rob Swafford was introduced last week as the new city economic director after former director James Gorham moved out of state. “I bring a deep background as a business owner, entrepreneur, philanthropist and community volunteer to my new role at Richmond’s City Hall.

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Two runaway barges pass Ray County

2 years ago By Sophia Bales

Two runaway barges from Capital Sand Company of Independence made their way down the Missouri River last week. Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers said he received a call Thursday, Jan. 25, about “a handful of barges” loose.

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MISSOURI HIGHWAY 10/COURTWARMING CLASHES

2 years ago By News Staff

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RHS girls see defense as positive in RWC defeat

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

Richmond’s opponents in varsity girls basketball will probably see more man-toman defense from the Spartans the rest of this season, based on the way they utilized it during their 43-34 loss to Braymer in the fifth-place game of the Richmond Winter Classic.

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Hardin-Central chooses courtwarming candidates

2 years ago By News Staff

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City council approves bike route

2 years ago By Sophia Bales

The Richmond City Council has unanimously approved support for the U.S. Bicycle Route (USBR) 51 designation through Richmond. “This is a bicycle route mapping project and is part of a national effort through the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to expand the US Bicycle Route system,” explained Richmond City Administrator Tonya Willim.

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Injury recovery tips for seniors

2 years ago By News Staff

There is no escaping the fact that the human body changes as it ages. Some changes associated with aging are beneficial, such as increased wisdom and knowledge from past experiences. Others, particularly changes to health and wellness, can be disconcerting.

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