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The jolly old man himself, Santa Claus, visited Ray County once again. Harps Food Store in Richmond hosted an event with Coca-Cola and invited area children and parents to engage in festivities. Also joining in the fun was the Grinch (played by Harps cashier Aubree Watts), along with Mr. Claus and the Coca-Cola Polar Bear.

Orrick is on a roll in varsity basketball entering the holiday break. The Bearcats have won three straight, putting them at 5-3 before Christmas.

WINNING STREAK Richmond’s varsity basketball team carried over some momentum from last week’s Mustang Basketball Classic into this week. After opening with a 78-62 loss to Van Buren (Ark.) Dec.

Kaison, CJ, Delia and Arrow Barber enjoy the festivities at a local food store in Richmond. The Coca-Cola Polar Bear made its appearance in Ray County along with Santa Claus and the Grinch. SOPHIA BALES | Staff

Everyone has hobbies in which they enjoy participating, and for Megan Pendleton, it’s upkeeping cemeteries. At nearly 10 years old, Pendleton found herself helping her grandfather and father maintain their families’ grave sights and headstones. Enjoying the calmness of a cemetery, she said taking care of your loved ones doesn’t stop after they pass and upkeep of their plot is a way of caring for them.