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Swafford named city economic director

3 months ago By Sophia Bales

Richmond native Rob Swafford was introduced last week as the new city economic director after former director James Gorham moved out of state. “I bring a deep background as a business owner, entrepreneur, philanthropist and community volunteer to my new role at Richmond’s City Hall.

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Two runaway barges pass Ray County

3 months ago By Sophia Bales

Two runaway barges from Capital Sand Company of Independence made their way down the Missouri River last week. Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers said he received a call Thursday, Jan. 25, about “a handful of barges” loose.

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Hardin-Central chooses courtwarming candidates

3 months ago By News Staff

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City council approves bike route

3 months ago By Sophia Bales

The Richmond City Council has unanimously approved support for the U.S. Bicycle Route (USBR) 51 designation through Richmond. “This is a bicycle route mapping project and is part of a national effort through the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to expand the US Bicycle Route system,” explained Richmond City Administrator Tonya Willim.

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Injury recovery tips for seniors

3 months ago By News Staff

There is no escaping the fact that the human body changes as it ages. Some changes associated with aging are beneficial, such as increased wisdom and knowledge from past experiences. Others, particularly changes to health and wellness, can be disconcerting.

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Safely manage multiple medications

3 months ago By News Staff

Individuals who are 60 and older are accustomed to making routine trips to the pharmacy to fill prescriptions. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that roughly 84 percent of adults between the ages of 60 and 79 use one or more prescription medications.

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Safety comes first when considering school cancellations

3 months ago By Trey Cavanah

This month, the Richmond School District decided it was in everyone’s best interest to cancel school on numerous days after our area received heavy winter storms combining snow, frigid temperatures and freezing rain.

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Local school district hosts substitute recruiting workshop

3 months ago By Trey Cavanah

In a proactive approach to increase the number of substitute teachers for the Richmond R-XVI School District, the Richmond R-XVI Central Office Staff hosted a Substitute Teacher Recruiting Workshop in January.

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Bank of Orrick ribbon cutting well attended

3 months ago By News Staff

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City sells $10,649 in scrap metal

3 months ago By Sophia Bales

The Richmond City Council amended its budget to allow for the allocation of $10,649.53 generated by the sale of three to four years of scrap metal in 2023. Richmond City Administrator Tonya Willim met with Public Works Director Dale Shipp and Richmond City Utility Supervisor Aaron Misenhelter to develop a plan for the best distribution of the monies.