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Orrick files city charges against man after case is dismissed in Circuit Court
An Orrick man will be charged with a lesser crime after having his case dismissed by Ray County Associate Judge David Busch on Tuesday. Orrick Police Chief Troy Sims said…
Local schools help out with fundraising
Richmond Middle School led all area schools in collections for the Salvation Army’s Kettle Clash. According to Salvation Army Council member Jerry McCarter, the program was developed this year with…
Blunt takes swift action in naming Moentmann’s successor
Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt wasted no time in filling the vacated Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge position by releasing a statement yesterday afternoon saying that he intended to appoint Ray County…
State awards grant to courthouse
The Ray County Courthouse received a $65,800 grant to make much-needed masonry repairs and for exterior cleaning. Rep. Bob Nance made the announcement on Tuesday, Dec. 16 and said the…
Moentmann retires after 14 years behind the bench in Ray County
After 14 years as Circuit Judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit Werner A. Moentmann will retire effective Jan. 1, 2009. Moentmann was first elected to the position in November of…
City seeks help in finding sewer lines
The city of Richmond is asking for help from its residents. Recently there have been discussions during Richmond Public Works Committee meetings about a private sewer line along Franklin Street…
Two incumbents file for city council
Two current elected Richmond City Councilmen will seek another term in April. Current Mayor Pro Tem Scott Marshall will seek another term in the fourth ward, while first ward Councilman…
Road crews using creative ways to melt ice
Next time motorists are traveling behind a MoDOT snow truck, they might notice the road salt is a brown color. That is because MoDOT is experimenting with beet juice to…
Salvation Army still way short of holiday goal
Salvation Army reports the annual bell ringing fundraiser has netted $14,367 of the $25,000 goal. The money raised is for the emergency fund to help people here in Ray County…
Richmond may be fishing hot spot, federal funding could aid in enhancing lake
More opportunities for anglers and conservation enthusiasts may be coming to Richmond’s South Lake. City and Park Board officials met with Department of Conservation officials yesterday to talk about striking…
