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RICHMOND – Chillicothe Public Defender Josh Smith and Liberty Public Defenders Corryn Hall and Tiffany Leuty Winningham met with the Ray County Commission to discuss possible office changes. Western Commissioner Dave Powell said Sept.

RICHMOND – For the third time in as many years, the Richmond News, sister paper of The Excelsior Springs Standard, won the Missouri Press Association’s Gold Cup Sweepstakes Award. The newspaper achieved 13 first-place, 11 second-place, seven third-place and six honorable mention awards.

RICHMOND – Ray County schools will share the tiny windfall of a $1,000 fine paid by the Ray County Commission. The commissioners signed the check Sept.

RICHMOND – The Spartans rammed full sail into Pembroke Hill and NCAA Division I FBS prospect Quinton Conley, sinking the Raiders 52-8. The Spartans forced six turnovers – a fumble grabbed by Hayden Happy; Tanner Bennett blocked a punt, leading to Trey Duncan’s fumble recovery; and Layne Cavanah, Eli Steele, Hunter Mitchell and Donivin Williams each plucked an interception.

RICHMOND – Kennedy Wrisinger considered her performance in Monday’s Odessa Tournament at Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond a reminder of the importance of staying hungry and humble. After “a really strong week last week” that included medal-winning performances in match and tournament play, the Richmond junior speculated she was “probably a little too confident” when she started her 18-hole, par-71 round.

HARDIN – Norborne Hardin-Central’s varsity 8-man football team carried on a gridiron tradition Sept. 17.

ORRICK – The Bearcats’ 90-58 Sept. 17 homecoming win over Braymer/ Breckenridge exposed some issues they must address, Orrick varsity 8-man football coach Kirk Thacker and senior Blake Buchanan agreed.