April 2023

The Ray County Collector and Assessor’s office’s plans of moving to a new location in Richmond has been approved, according to Ray County Assessor Linda Coleman and Ray County Collector Julie Chowning. An idea from 2020 is coming to fruition after steps from attorneys and approval from Ray County commissioners – all unanimously voting in approval of the offices potentially moving to Stonner Loop near Max Motors.

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HIGGINSVILLE – During Tuesday’s 7-2 road loss to Lafayette County of Higginsville, Richmond coach Brett Terry and his Spartans got to see what kind of varsity boys tennis program they’ve become this season.

HIGGINSVILLE – Richmond threatened to spoil Lafayette County of Higginsville’s bid to go undefeated in Missouri River Valley Conference (MRVC) East Division varsity baseball when the teams met Tuesday at Fairground Park.

Many area residents are on the hunt for morel mushrooms, including Debbie Thursby-Brock. Or as some call her, “Richmond’s mushroom queen.” Morel mushroom hunting season started in March and goes on through May.

To understand the benefits of talk therapy, you must first understand what talk therapy is. Verywell Mind explains that talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, is the use of verbal techniques designed to help improve the quality of life for those it serves by reducing or eliminating symptoms, helping to build coping skills, and improving communication.

Knoxville resident Charlie Baker, 70, decided he wanted to do more after his retirement. Following his 25 years in the casino business and then working as a local teacher – Baker spent his time learning about disc golf.

CARROLLTON – When Orrick’s winning streak in varsity boys track ended, coach Kirk Thacker wasn’t disappointed. Coming off wins at the Norborne Pirate Invitational April 14, the Sweet Springs Invitational April 18 and the Hardin-Central Invitational April 19 at Richmond, the Orrick boys finished fourth at the Bruce Finlayson Invitational April 21 at Carrollton.

Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is sponsoring one Ray County student for the 2023 session of Missouri Girls State, which affords attendees the opportunity to study city, county and state government. Orrick High School student Julia Sayegh will attend the annual event June 24-July 1 at Lindenwood University located in St. Charles. While at Missouri Girls States, which is offered to students who have just finished their junior year of high school, the girls compete for Girls Nation, which meets in July in Washington, D.C.