Following a successful effort to defeat a package of special interest tax breaks, Gov. Jay Nixon announced Thursday the release of $143.6 million for local school districts and higher education…
Joe Robinson, Richmond R-XVI High School agriculture teacher/FFA advisor, was recently honored with a Distinguished Service Award at the 2014 Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association annual awards luncheon. Robinson represented…
Summer reading programs for children age 3-18 from June 1 thru July 31. The library sets reading challenges based on the child’s age/grade and offers many incentives along the way,…
USDA Rural Development celebrated Homeownership month with Sunrise Elementary second- and third-grade summer school students. This year’s theme was “Own Your Future.” Area Specialist Debbie Berry presented a program on…
Richmond High School’s agriculture department hosted a statewide soil-judging workshop for agriculture teachers earlier this summer. Former RHS teacher Adam Brock led the class for those who attended. He discussed…
The brotherhood of Rock Falls Baptist Church sponsored a Fishing Derby Saturday, June 14 at a local pond for 23 boys and girls. Twelve adults assisted. Following the Derby, a…
Blake Alexander Simmons, a 2009 graduate of Richmond High School, has recently been recognized for his research on eastern gray squirrels. Simmons is currently a student at the University of…
The Main Street entrance to Maurice Roberts Park has a new look, thanks to Daniel Stigall and his Eagle Scout project. Stigall, who will be a junior at Richmond High…
