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A LITTLE BOX FULL OF BIG SOUNDS

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A full-bodied moonshiner huffs and puffs into the corn liquor jug resting on the crook of his right arm to create a throaty, wolfing sound. A sallow-eyed man, coal dust under his nails, rakes calloused fingers over a zincridged washboard.

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Census Bureau reports national drop in school enrollment

4 years ago By News Staff

WASHINGTON – Excelsior Springs last week reported an enrollment decrease, which is occurring nationally. U.S.

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Walk at Richmond High raises funds to combat ALS

4 years ago By Tara Altis

RICHMOND – The annual ALS walk occurred Oct. 2 on the Richmond High School track.

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‘WHY DON’T YOU GO EAT A DOG?’

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Racist comments targeting his Chinese daughter left a father concerned about the response from Richmond Middle School officials. The incident is the second in two weeks.

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Halloween activities throughout area

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – With Halloween roughly a week away, activities are being posted throughout the bi-county area and, for those who like to drive around to look at decorations, there are plenty of houses showing holiday spirit.

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In pictures: Trying to corral Mustangs

4 years ago By Shawn Roney Sports Editor

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Volleyball Spartans enter postseason play on road

4 years ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – The Spartans seek varsity volleyball victory No. 3 as they began postseason play at 6 p.m. tonight at Cameron.

Richmond enters the Class 3 District 16 Tournament 2-21-2, finishing the regular season with an Oct. 14 Missouri River Valley Conference East Division sweep by visiting Carrollton. The Trojans downed the Spartans in the best-of-five match 25-12, 25-5 and 25-18.

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Bearcats begin tournament in Plattsburg

4 years ago By News Staff

PLATTSBURG – Varsity volleyball victories are coming Orrick’s way as the Bearcats enter Class 1 District 15 Tournament play at 7 p.m. tonight at Plattsburg.

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