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No action taken on lime sludge contract
Half of the city’s liquid lime sludge problem is solved for now, but that’s it. The city council took no action on a contract that would remove all of the…
On Lincoln’s 200th birthday the “Modern Whig” Party makes a comeback
If Abraham Lincoln were alive today he might find some familiar and welcome company in Missouri. The “Modern Whig” Party has made a revival, and on Lincoln’s 200th birthday party…
Orrick Police Chief Sims to head new DWI task force unit
Last Thursday, Feb. 5, the Orrick City Council met in regular session with a special announcment by Orrick Police Chief Troy Sims. Sims announced he has been named the Chief…
Filling station operators split on pay before you pump issue
A recent discussion by the Richmond Public Safety Committee has caused some gas station owners to be concerned. Representatives of Ray Carroll Fuels, Bob Littleton and Paul Harris visited with…
Hardin man pleads guilty to selling meth
A Hardin man will spend the next 30 years behind bars for selling methamphetamine. Emmett Grieme was set to go to trial next month, but changed his mind last week…
Representative claims she was ejected from Children and Family committee due to
JEFFERSON CITY – A gay member of Missouri’s House has raised suggestions that prejudice against her sexual orientation is the reason behind her ejection from the House Committee on Children…
Mr. Valentine Pageant this Sunday
A box of chocolates, roses and perhaps jewelry for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day Saturday, and a ‘heart-y’ dose of laughter throughout the Mr. Valentine Pageant at 3 p.m., Sunday,…
Police and fire chiefs disappointed with 911 report
Richmond Police Chief Terri McWilliams and Fire Chief Lonnie Quick said Monday night that they didn’t get what they expected from a recent audit of the city’s 911-dispatch center. Both…
Police chief addresses dangerous intersections
Some intersections around the square are causing problems for drivers and Police Chief Terri McWilliams thinks she may have some answers. McWilliams suggested to Public Safety Committee members to change…
County firefighters endure busy week
County firefighters are welcoming the rain in the forecast today. Lawson and Richmond Fire Departments were kept busy Friday afternoon trying to contain a field fire that got out of…
