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New Hardin fire station opens its doors to the public
By JoEllen Black/Richmond News Hardin firefighters welcomed the community to its fire station Saturday. Although Hardin Fire Protection District moved into the new facility last fall, it was the first…
Conservation Reserve Program signups begin May 20
The signup period for the 45th General CRP Signup will be May 20 to June 14, Ray County FSA Director Jarrell Foreman said. All offered acres for this signup must…
Field Notes: For first time, Brazil expected to surpass U.S. in production of soybeans
By Amy Mayer Harvest Public Media The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts Brazil will produce about 52 million more bushels of soybeans this year than the U.S. will, the first…
Norborne woman joins Nathan Preston on 911 Advisory Board
Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday announced his appointments and nominations to eight boards and commissions, including a Norborne woman who joins the Advisory Committee for 911 Service Oversight. The nominees…
Not much time to spare for Momma Basset Hound
A purebred Basset Hound picked up as a stray in Norborne found a secure home – however temporary – in the nick of time before delivering a…
DAR honors seniors with Good Citizen awards
The Richmond Daughters of the American Revolution chapter annually honors a senior from each area high school with its Good Citizen award. The awards, recognizing the qualities of…
Luck of the Irish: Genuine Italian dinner on St. Patty’s Day
By David Knopf, News Editor There may be lots of people wearing green Sunday at the Veterans Building in Richmond. They’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with green attire, but…
Senate backs transportation sales tax increase
The Missouri Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday that would ask voters if the state sales tax should be increased by one cent over 10 years in order to fund…
Council OKs rural fire protection agreement
By JoEllen Black/Richmond News Richmond City Council unanimously approved to continue the city’s 50-plus year arrangement with the rural fire association through a two-year contract. The contract goes in effect…
Mo. House committee passes budget before spring break
The House Budget Committee passed its version of the budget Wednesday, which the full chamber will debate when lawmakers return from their week-long spring break. House Budget Committee chairman Rick…
