August 2023

Mackenzie Ketterman hopes to end the revolving door of Orrick varsity volleyball coaches. Ketterman, the coach of Orrick’s junior high program last season, was chosen to replace Tanner Lowrey, who left after one season.

Once again, Orrick has a quarterback who can run with the football. Senior Jonathon Harris, a stateplacing hurdler, will lead Orrick’s offense.

For Trent Thompson, Richmond is like home. Thompson, a former high school and college baseball player, is Richmond’s new varsity softball coach.

When Richmond played New Madrid County Central in 11-man football in 2022 in Ste. Genevieve, the Spartans “might’ve caught them by surprise a little bit,” Richmond coach Nick Persell speculated.

The University of Missouri (MU) Northwest team celebrates four years with Extension Engagement Specialist Chelsea Corkins in the team spotlight. Corkins is passionate about the Extension collaborations and partnerships that can happen in her community and surrounding areas.

The Missouri 4-H community is proud to announce the induction of Alan Dreves of Ray County into the prestigious 2023 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame held last week at State Fair Community College in Sedalia.

Howard Jones, 87, of Richmond passed away Aug. 24, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City. Cremation. A memorial celebration will be held at a later date. Mr. Jones was born March 24, 1936, in North Kansas City to Ira and Bertha (Claxton) Jones. He was one of 12 children born to this union. He grew up in the industrial metal and scrap industry, as his family owned and operated Jones Iron and Metal in Kansas City. He worked as a welder there, manufacturing bins that remain in use.