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Mushroom Festival returns with new leadership

5 years ago By Brian Rice

The sun is shining, the days are warming, and it’s time for Ray County to start celebrating the ‘shrooms. The Friends of the Farris have officially announced that the 40th Annual Mushroom Festival will commence April 29 through May 1, 2021 around the Richmond square. The festival resumes after taking a year off in 2020.

Friends of the Farris, Inc. took management of the Mushroom Festival after the Richmond Chamber of Commerce decided not to continue hosting the event.

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Student computers hold up to regular use

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Future snow days could become online education days for Richmond students, based on students having access to Chromebook computers and the internet, Superintendent Greg Darling said. “We are working toward that,” he said.

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Kids can become stressed too.

5 years ago By News Staff

Q: My kid is always complaining about being stressed out, is acting out a lot and starting to slip in school. I want to help but I am at a loss and frustrated. What can I be doing to help her deal with her stress in a healthy way?

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Thank a Farmer Week honors farm service, Mo. Farm Bureau says

5 years ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – A global pandemic illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever, Ray County Farm Bureau information states. Thanks to farmers in Missouri and around the world, consumers have food choices, clothing, transportation, shelter and much more, bureau information states.

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COUNTY OFFERS ADDITIONAL AID

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia Editor-in-chief

ABOUT $340,000 SENT OUT ABOUT $160,000 REMAINS AROUND 50 HAVE APPLIED RICHMOND – Small businesses seeking COVID-19 relief funds will receive one last notice to apply, Ray County commissioners have decided. “This is going to be their final letter,” Presiding Commissioner Bob King said.

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Ray 911 board considers replacing century-old building

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The 911 Dispatch Board might move from downtown to a site on Missouri Highway 210, west of town. The board last month came under fire when Sheriff Scott Childers questioned the board’s spending priorities.

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Cleaver chairs housing subcommittee

5 years ago By News Staff

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep.

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Seniors say virus shots hard to get

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

JEFFERSON CITY – COVID-19 vaccine questions from older Missourians received answers, not all satisfactory, during an online call with Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, Department of Health and Senior Services Director Randall Williams and AARP Missouri’s Jay Hardenbrook.

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More stimulus funds for Ray, Clay possible

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

WASHINGTON – Clay and Ray counties stand to gain financially if legislation passed by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform wins House and Senate approval. A breakdown of the possible federal allocation includes another $5 million for Ray County, $49 million going to Clay County and $1,040,000 going to Richmond.

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In less than 30 minutes, this weather can damage skin permanently

5 years ago By Central States Center For Ag Safety And Health

OMAHA, Nebraska – Exposing the skin to cold temperatures risks avoidable frostbite. Most commonly, the fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin are affected.

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