February 2022

Judy Kaye Carpenter

2 years ago By News Staff

Judy Kaye Carpenter, 64, of Stet, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Judy was born on Nov. 26, 1957, in Marshall, MO, the youngest of six daughters born to L.D. and Elsie Bernice (Alexander) Simmons. She was united in marriage to Douglas Cameron “Doug” Carpenter of Stet on June 1, 1986; he survives of the home.

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Harold F. Coleman

2 years ago By News Staff

Harold F. Coleman, 80, of Richmond, MO passed away on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at the Riverbend Heights Health and Rehabilitation in Lexington, MO.

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Few contested board, council seats in Excelsior Springs, Ray

2 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – There is competition for some municipal elections in April for Excelsior Springs and Ray County, but most candidates are running unopposed. This information covers only the contested races.

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Jail Death

2 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

■ INMATE HANGS INSIDE GROUP CELL ■ CAMERA MONITORING INADEQUATE ■ SECOND DEATH SINCE NOVEMBER HENRIETTA – Two Ray County Jail suicides in less than five months build on others from previous years. The ability of inmates to commit suicide while under jail supervision is no secret.

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Patrons make restaurant destination spot to savor quality dining experience

2 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Like biting into a thick steak, the name – Branded Steakhouse, Oink & Moo BBQ & Taproom – is a mouthful. A new city landmark, the restaurant stands at 708 Wollard Blvd.

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Big dreams, big restaurant...

2 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The new Branded Steakhouse, Oink & Moo BBQ & Taproom can hold scores of people, but there will be room for more. The adjacent banquet hall, under construction, will seat about 300 people and could open around April 1.

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First-graders learn nutrition

2 years ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – Dear Elementary School firstgrade classes, including Haley Shelton’s class, received a visit from the University of Missouri Extension’s Chandra Carey. The extension assigns educators to schools across Missouri to teach various topics, with Carey giving nutrition information.

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Hardin-Central profits by refunding certificates

2 years ago By News Staff

HARDIN – The Hardin-Central Board of Education has agreed to sell $1,570,000 in lease refunding and improvement certificates of participation to the district’s municipal bond underwriter, L.J. Hart & Co., St. Louis.

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Spartans split against Trojans

2 years ago By News Staff

CARROLLTON – The Spartans split their Feb. 16 varsity basketball meetings at Carrollton.

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Area teams move through Class 1 districts

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

TINA – There are fewer area varsity basketball teams still standing. As of this writing, two of Ray County’s four Class 1 programs were still in the District 13 Tournament, slated to conclude Friday at Tina-Avalon.

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