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Office-seekers got a chance to campaign during the Ray County Coalition Candidates Forum and Annual Meeting, held June 29 at the United Christian Presbyterian Church in Richmond. Candidates campaigning for county offices who appeared and the offices sought by them included Kymmie Higginbotham, Heather Maulsby, Alice Smith and Michelle Woods, circuit clerk; Melissa Holloway, treasurer; Julie Chowning, collector; and Rhonda Kinnison, recorder.

Six Richmond FFA Officers gather around Jon Dana, Richmond area farmer and FFA supporter, to learn about no-till farming and cover crops on Richmond R-XVI School District property being utilized in the Growing Our Future field crop project.

Food, drinks, live music. This may sound like the KC Power and Light District, but can also be found at a little spot north of Richmond.

A new business has opened in Richmond. Wood Shed Lumber & Hardware Supply, located at 900 Walton Way, occupies the building once filled by the Derstler Lumber Co.

Pursuit of a suspect last week led by the Ray County Sheriff’s Office resulted in an apprehension – and a two-vehicle accident. Cody Montez of Columbia is in custody in the Ray County Jail in Henrietta, Sheriff Scott Childers said during a Wednesday morning interview at the Richmond News offices.

Like a taciturn cowboy in a Hollywood Western movie, longtime editor and reporter Jack “Miles” Ventimiglia kept his remarks brief as he rode off into the sunset, metaphorically speaking, by retiring.

Residents of Richmond and the surrounding communities are invited to enjoy a citywide fireworks display, courtesy of the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. The fireworks will launch at approximately 10 p.m.

Attorney James R. Hall with the law firm Barton, Hall & Schnieders P.C.