Richmond schools’ tech use goes long way in short time
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RICHMOND – Use of technology in the Richmond School District has come a long way in a short time, Superintendent Greg Darling said Sept. 10.
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Jail power outage leads to assault; generator rented
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RICHMOND – One of the frequent power outages at the Ray County Jail, usually backed up by a generator, remained out last week and “cover of darkness” allowed for an assault, Sheriff Scott Childers told county commissioners.
Sheriff’s vehicles sale tops $30,000
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RICHMOND – Sales of surplus Sheriff’s Office vehicles added money to the Ray County operating fund. Sheriff Scott Childers sold four vehicles: a bus, a former military vehicle, a Dodge Charger and an SUV.
County agrees to fine
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RICHMOND – The Ray County Commission’s legally questionable way of handling meeting agendas drew more than questions when the Missouri Attorney General’s Office filed a suit alleging the county violated the Missouri Sunshine Law.
‘FREEDOM’ MEANS NO MASKS?
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RICHMOND – Board member Jonathon Renfro’s call for a mask mandate to kick in if the number of Richmond School District absentees from COVID-19 were to reach 5% of the student population failed. Renfro could not get any board members to “second” his motion, meaning the board did not bother to vote on the suggestion during the special meeting Monday at the middle school.
Wisper Internet joins chamber in Richmond
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RICHMOND – The Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Wisper Internet to the community. During a ribbon cutting July 25, General Manager Damian Lemens and Marketing Coordinator Mandi Tryon shared information about the internet provider.
Minor, necessary fixes in offing for Ray County Jail
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RICHMOND – Three major problems – lighting, air quality and moisture – are expected to receive temporary fixes at the Ray County Jail. “We need to worry about the air and we need to worry about the sunlight.
Korean War vet talks about serving
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RICHMOND – Seventy years ago, on March 13, 1951, 17-year-old Ira Anderson enrolled in the U.S. Army to fight for his country.
Health staff says discussing suicide life-saving measure
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – During September, National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Excelsior Springs Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions is working to raise awareness and educate the community on risk factors and warning signs.
COVID case at high school; countywide infections drop
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RICHMOND – The Richmond School District reported more COVID cases, the second report in as many weeks. The district reported “individuals” at Sunrise Elementary tested positive.
