News

New director leads Richmond Chamber of Commerce

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The Richmond Chamber of Commerce chose a new executive director, Carolyn Arney, who is familiar already with the chamber community and operations. Arney worked for about two years as the assistant executive director at the Richmond Chamber before accepting the chamber’s leadership position.

Read more about New director leads Richmond Chamber of Commerce

No Veterans Day at county courthouse

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Veterans Day could not be observed at the Ray County Courthouse this year. Veterans held the observance at the Veterans Building.

Read more about No Veterans Day at county courthouse

Church demonstrates support for veterans

5 years ago By News Staff

ORRICK – Orrick Christian Church dropped by the Veterans Community Project Outreach Center in Kansas City to deliver more than 700 items and more than $1,700 in donations as a tribute to veterans in honor of Veterans Day 2020.

Read more about Church demonstrates support for veterans

Share the road advice remains in effect

5 years ago By News Staff

EFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety reminds motorists that slow-moving farm vehicles remain on area roads as harvest season winds down. On rural roads and passing through smaller communities, large farm equipment rolls slowly.

Read more about Share the road advice remains in effect

Chamber Christmas Tree Extravaganza starts Nov. 13

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The Christmas Tree Extravaganza – an idea planted long ago that took root – will continue to grow without being pruned by the coronavirus, Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce Director Carolyn Arney said.

Read more about Chamber Christmas Tree Extravaganza starts Nov. 13

Virus pressures hospital staff, CEO states

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

RICHMOND – COVID-19 strains Ray County Memorial Hospital staff, some contracted the virus, but all remain dedicated to patient care, Administrator Earl Sheehy said Tuesday.

“We have several staff members who have tested positive,” he said. “We’re worried.”

One key hospital staff member who tested positive within the last two weeks for the virus is going through the protocol and cannot return to work until next week, Sheehy said

Read more about Virus pressures hospital staff, CEO states

High schoolers begin hybrid classes

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

RICHMOND – Richmond High School students return partially to in-classroom learning Thursday using a hybrid model that also employs online learning.

Read more about High schoolers begin hybrid classes

Rural internet access depends on state, study shows

5 years ago By Seth Bodine

OKLAHOMA CITY – With workplaces and schools online to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many people are relying on a strong internet connection. But in some states, less than 50% of rural households have access to broadband, data from the Federal Communications Commission shows.

Read more about Rural internet access depends on state, study shows

County considers CARES grants for businesses

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Having received requests from schools and other government groups for federal aid, the Ray County Commission expects them to ask for more money, and businesses might seek a share, too. The federal government provided the commission with $2.7 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, funding.

Read more about County considers CARES grants for businesses

Some residents vote early, avoid lines

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The election ended days early for those Ray Countians who cast ballots before the traditional Election Day on Tuesday. Jennifer Siebert joined the throng of early voters.

Read more about Some residents vote early, avoid lines

Subscribe to News