Richmond Fire Department replaces rescue truck
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RICHMOND – Richmond Fire Department has a new vehicle to assist the public in times of crisis. The department bought a Ford F-550 vehicle, fire Capt.
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Water will cost residents more in Richmond
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RICHMOND – The cost of using water is rising $1 per 1,000 gallons starting Nov. 15.
Wildlife on state roads
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JEFFERSON CITY – Deer, coyotes and other wildlife are evident in rural Missouri and pose a danger when jumping in front of vehicles. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals on all roads during the cooler fall months.
Richmond High teaches small-engine repair
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RICHMOND – Laura Allen is teaching a new course, small engines, at Richmond High School. The course has 13 students, five donated engines from Briggs & Stratton, nine donated engines from Kohler Engines and more than $9,000 in tools and equipment.
PHOTOGRAPHS & MEMORIES
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RICHMOND – Leading Ray Countians have united to bury today’s ephemera for generations tomorrow. They gathered Oct.
A LITTLE BOX FULL OF BIG SOUNDS
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A full-bodied moonshiner huffs and puffs into the corn liquor jug resting on the crook of his right arm to create a throaty, wolfing sound. A sallow-eyed man, coal dust under his nails, rakes calloused fingers over a zincridged washboard.
Census Bureau reports national drop in school enrollment
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WASHINGTON – Excelsior Springs last week reported an enrollment decrease, which is occurring nationally. U.S.
Walk at Richmond High raises funds to combat ALS
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RICHMOND – The annual ALS walk occurred Oct. 2 on the Richmond High School track.
‘WHY DON’T YOU GO EAT A DOG?’
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RICHMOND – Racist comments targeting his Chinese daughter left a father concerned about the response from Richmond Middle School officials. The incident is the second in two weeks.
Halloween activities throughout area
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – With Halloween roughly a week away, activities are being posted throughout the bi-county area and, for those who like to drive around to look at decorations, there are plenty of houses showing holiday spirit.
