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Richmond grapplers prepping to host MRVC East tourney

5 years ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – The Spartans have a chance to add to their collection of boys wrestling championships Saturday, when they host the Missouri River Valley Conference East Division Tournament. The Spartans – whose list of titles include Class 1A-2A state crowns in 1986 and 1988, and the 2005 Class state title – enter the competition after sweeping a triangular Tuesday.

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INSURRECTION

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

WASHINGTON – Just three days before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II of Missouri, whose district includes Ray County, delivered the prayer to open the 117th U.S. Congress.

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Blunt seeks security oversight; Hawley loses major supporters

5 years ago By News Staff

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, is among those who plan hearings and joint oversight of security failures after a mob stormed the Capitol and interrupted the formal count of the Electoral College votes.

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COVID-19 vaccine reaching nursing center residents

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – A COVID-19 vaccine reached the arms of Oak Ridge Assisted Living Center residents last week and will reach Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center residents Monday, CEO Chris Brown said.

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Outgoing staff undermines incoming sheriff; county EMS director submits resignation

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Bitter feelings, allegations of pranks and possible criminal acts perpetrated by some of the outgoing personnel at the Ray County Sheriff’s Office surfaced during last week’s Ray County Commission meeting.

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Ray considers new EMS director

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Hardin Fire Chief Malcolm Cunningham endorsed Hardin Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Dickey as EMS director to the Ray County Commission. “He’s got experience with fire, he’s got experience with law enforcement,” Cunningham said.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – With the last minutes of his 20-year career in public service ticking off the clock, Eastern Commissioner Allen Dale helped make sure volunteer Bob Littleton would be able to help the county’s older residents.

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County moves on bridge replacement

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The newly seated Ray County Commission has agreed to allow Howe Co. LLC to proceed with documentation work for replacing the Morton Bridge.

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