May 2022

Connie M. Kenaga

1 year ago By News Staff

Kenaga, Connie M.

November 22, 1936 – May 26, 2022

Connie M. Kenaga, a longtime resident of Richmond, left to be with the Lord. She leaves behind her son Keith (Tracy) and grandsons, Colten and Dillon. Daughter Pam and granddaughters Amber and Heather, and several great grandchildren. Brother Ralph Ayers (Bobbie) and sons. Connie was born to Arthur and Florence Ayers. She was proceeded in death by Paul Kenaga and parents. No service is planned at this time.

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County’s oldest veteran, 102, looks forward to Memorial Day

1 year ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Ray County’s oldest World War II veteran, Ted Thomas, turned 102 on May 18 and said he looks forward to Memorial Day on May 30. “It means a whole lot – the memory of them that’s gone on before,” Thomas said, including friends he had made while serving at Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Invasion of Ukraine hurts entire world

1 year ago By News Staff

Europe remembers the murders, destruction and subjugation of WWII, and history is now repeating itself in Ukraine. NATO countries have to vastly increase their militaries, both defensively and offensively, to thwart Russia. Tactical nuclear missile systems should be deployed within NATO countries. The addition of Sweden and Finland to NATO will give it a strategic presence in the north.

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Finding bright side helps with change from one part of life to next

1 year ago By Sophia Bales

Change. Something that is completely natural, yet it can be dreaded.

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After long delay by Missouri lawmakers, Parson signs redistricting plan

1 year ago By Rudi Keller

JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Mike Parson has signed the bill revising the boundaries of Missouri’s eight congressional districts, ending the most contentious legislative battle of the year.

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Ray County voting info ready on time, clerk says

1 year ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Because her office did not wait, as the Missouri General Assembly waited until the last minute to create new legislative districts following the 2020 census, Ray County Clerk Glenda Powell said Ray County voters will know where to vote Aug. 2.

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State poised to legalize recreational marijuana

1 year ago By News Staff

Legalizing the recreational use of marijuana appears likely to get on the Missouri ballot in November, and from there, seems destined to become law. The prediction that the issue will reach voters is based on a claim by Legal Missouri 2022, the group pushing the ballot plan.

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Bridge dedication to honor men killed at Pearl Harbor

1 year ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – A bridge-naming procession will start at 3 p.m. June 5 to honor the memory of three Richmond-area residents killed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

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Times exciting, unusual for school

1 year ago By News Staff

These are exciting and unusual times for public education. Emerging from a pandemic, school districts all across the nation are assessing, re-evaluating and designing student programs and procedures that will reshape not only our teaching and learning styles, but also our overarching views of preparing students for adulthood.

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Pugh fifth

1 year ago By News Staff

JEFFERSON CITY – Hardin-Central sprinter Korbin Pugh is a state medalist again. Pugh placed fifth in the boys 100-meter dash in 11.36 seconds at Class 1 state competition, held May 20-21 at Jefferson City High School.