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Missouri Crop Progress: Window opens for planters
Through May 13 Agricultural Summary Drier weather allowed for some planting and tillage progress across the state. Frost was reported in northern parts of the state and the south-central district.…
Friends Gallery visitors make Lexington artist their ‘People’s Choice,’ RCCAA’s best-of-show equivalent
Despite the poor weather, 270 people visited the Farris Arts District Friends Gallery during the Mushroom Festival to view area entries in photography and art. This year’s Ray County Community…
Orrick FFA opens new greenhouse, plant lab to the public
Orrick High School FFA formally opened its new campus greenhouse and plant laboratory Tuesday. The project, funded by a grant and local contributions of labor, materials and money, is already…
Saturday grandstand events at Farris
Saturday’s grandstand events – Largest Morel Contest, children’s talent show and other entertainment – have moved to the Farris Theatre. The 1 p.m. parade will go on as planned.…
Pedal tractor pull moves to City Hall gym
Rain is still in Saturday’s forecast, especially for the morning, which is prompting a change of location for the pedal tractor pull. The event moves to City Hall gymnasium with…
Thursday, Friday festival grandstand events move to Farris
OK, we know it usually rains at least one day at the festival, but this forecast is a doozie. The festival committee is moving tonight’s (May 2) Christian music concert…
Registered sex offender caught with 14-year-old
By Richmond News staff A registered sex offender is in Ray County jail after a Crystal Lakes police officer discovered the 28-year-old man with a 14-year-old girl in his car.…
Area students rebuild fire station
Students from Excelsior Springs Area Career Center get hands-on lesson in construction while saving Wood Height Fire District $375,000 for project By David Knopf/Richmond News The Excelsior Springs Area Career Center,…
Seven apply for vacant R-XVI board seat
By David Knopf/Richmond News Richmond Public Schools received seven applications from individuals interested in completing the final year of a school board seat vacated last month. At a special meeting…
Ray County Library winners: posters, jelly bean-guessing, drawings
Ray County Library has announced winners of the “My Favorite Book” poster contest, “Guess the Number of Jelly Beans” contest, daily book drawings and Library Book Bag drawings. The contests…
