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Local writer wins Young Journalist award

2 years ago By News Staff

Submitted Richmond News reporter Sophia Bales of Higginsville is one of four journalists from across Missouri to be named a Willam E. James Outstanding Young Journalist by the Missouri Press Association.

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Commission OKs conditional use changes

2 years ago By Sophia Bales

Ray County Commissioners Gary Wilhite and Dave Powell approved recommended changes to Ray Rocks Offroad Resort’s one-year conditional use permit over disagreements on the language from business owners Marianne D’Amatto and Devin Milmoth. The recommendation and additions were read by Ray County Planning and Zoning Administrator Stacy Wolfe at the last county planning and zoning meeting.

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Bagley officially named Richmond’s top cop

2 years ago By Sophia Bales

Richmond City Council made it official Tuesday night, unanimously appointing Scott Bagley as chief of police - an interim role he has filled for the past 11 months. “He has done a fantastic job and has done his promotions within the department.

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Crash kills Lawson student, injuring another

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

The Lawson Community is mourning the death of a Lawson High School Student after a tragic vehicle wreck last week. Lawson Fire Department, Ray County Sheriff’s Department, Wood Heights Fire Department, Ray County Ambulance, Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and Life-Flight responded to the area of Atkins Road and Route C on a report of a single-vehicle accident, around 8:58 p.m.

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News Brief

2 years ago By News Staff

There will be free flu shots on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Eagleton Senior Center located at 1015 W. Royle Street in Richmond from 1-4 p.m. The Mid-America Regional Council and the Ray County Senior Center are sponsoring a flu clinic.

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Historical forums draw crowd

2 years ago By Sophia Bales

Two historical Ray County figures were the topics of the mid-September Ray County History Forum, which featured presentations by historians Jarodd Stansberry and Richard Gooch. Orrick Christian Church Pastor Art Endsley served as moderator.

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New pavement and paint revives streets

2 years ago By News Staff

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Moisture in the county jail

2 years ago By Sophia Bales

Although a new jail is on his mind, Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers has made necessary improvements to the current facility a priority. “We are dealing with black mold and it is not easy to get rid of,” said Childers.

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Bee presentation demos math, science, and agriculture

2 years ago By Sophia Bales

Sunrise Elementary outdoor curriculum was buzzing with interested students after fifth-grade teacher Miranda Taylor provided an observation beehive with live buzzing bees. Taylor has been teaching at Sunrise Elementary for six years now, and her favorite thing about teaching is inspiring the youth and building their confidence while they grow – physically and educationally.

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MU Extension Spotlight

2 years ago By News Staff

The University of Missouri (MU) Extension Office chose Emily Bergsieker, field specialist in 4-H Youth Development, as their “Extension Spotlight.” Bergsieker has worked with our county youth and adult volunteers as an MU Extension employee for four years.

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