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ORRICK – The Bearcats’ attempt to return to the Class 1 state quarterfinals in boys basketball has begun. Led by 18 points from sophomore Jaxon Miller and 12 from junior Zander Stevinson, the Bearcats cruised past Missouri Highway 10 rival Norborne 42-23 Nov.

ORRICK – Zach McGill sees improvement in his second season as Orrick’s varsity girls basketball coach. As of Nov.

STOCKTON – Exactly how they died 80 years ago is unlikely to surface from the waters of Pearl Harbor, but the memory of three Ray County men killed there, 3,855 miles from home, is kept alive by their relative, Karen Grantham, 59.

RICHMOND – The annoying “what-if game” is cruel to play and starts like this: What if… • A line judge had not ruled Jordan Alexander’s brilliant sideline catch, both hands on the ball, “bobbled” and incomplete? • A better block had been thrown to thwart a blitz and allow an extra second for the perfect pass or run? • A referee had not called a penalty that negated Alexander’s TD catch? • Richmond had recovered when Lamar fumbled? This could go on to include edge protection early on, a stronger rush, just 30 seconds more on the final drive… The what-if game is garbage. Reality is this: Richmond finished 11-2, reached the Class 2 state semifinals and played brilliantly all season.

COLUMBIA – When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Chelsea Howland saw firsthand how telehealth helped her dad, A Type 2 diabetic, see his diabetes specialist virtually. As a nurse herself, Howland understands the convenience virtual appointments provide for patients, particularly in rural communities, where access to health care can be limited.

RICHMOND – Noah Edwards, 12, Richmond, brought down a 16-point buck in Saline County to win the Youth Deer Hunt, sponsored by Banner Coulson Chevrolet, Higginsville. Getting the deer took preparation and a bit of luck “At first, we were in a blind,” Noah said.

WOOD HEIGHTS – After firing Fire Chief Lee O’Dell, the Fire District Board is not saying why. Board member Trent Krier declined comment, except to say Dan Collins would handle questions.