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Caseload surge prompts staffing concerns

9 months ago By Miranda Jamison

A surge in complex guardianship and conservatorship cases – including a sprawling elderly abuse investigation involving stolen funds, seized property and hundreds of livestock – has left the county’s public administrator warning her three-person staff cannot keep pace with state-mandated duties.

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New Orrick superintendent takes reins as year begins

9 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part story on Orrick Superintendent Chris Russo, who shared why he was drawn to the district, plans for transition from principal to the new position, top priorities for the year and lessons carried from the classroom.

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Robinson sentenced to seven years after jail escape

9 months ago By Miranda Jamison

A case that once drew headlines for a violent jail escape attempt has now ended with a prison sentence in Ray County. Justin Jerome Robinson of Richmond pleaded guilty earlier this week to felony escape or attempted escape from confinement by striking a person and was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, according to court records.

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County represented at Missouri State Fair Fire Department

9 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Ray County first responders played a visible role at this year’s Missouri State Fair Fire Department, joining a record-setting operation and bringing home recognition for their work. The Missouri State Fair Fire Department provides fire and emergency medical responses during the fair.

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Anyone up for tennis?

9 months ago By News Staff

ZACH BALDAUF, coach of Richmond’s girls and boys prep tennis programs, hits balls to members of the high school girls team during practice at Maurice Roberts Park. Look for the Richmond News’ fall sports preview Aug. 29.

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Jersey is considered for sports, music tour

9 months ago By Shawn Roney

to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. After my recent scares of misplacing my phone and dropping my truck key in public places, I’m reluctant to go anywhere – even in my daydreams.