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PRIMARY ELECTIONS AUG. 4

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – All of the county-level Aug. 4 primary races in Ray County are uncontested; there is primary competition for some Clay County offices; rivals are plentiful for statewide and General Assembly seats; and voters statewide will decide a proposed Missouri Constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid.

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WINNER TAKE ALL PRIMARY

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Four candidates seek the 8th House District seat in the Republican primary Aug. 4.

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State allocates virus funding for workshops

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

JEFFERSON CITY – Ideal Industries Inc. and other sheltered workshops are expected to divide $4 million in Coronavirus Relief Fund money from the state.

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H-C softballers become early risers after day of July heat

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

HARDIN – Abby McNelly and Brogan DeMint are morning people. At least when it comes to softball.

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Store uses pandemic as inspiration to find new ways to feed people

5 years ago By Amy Mayer

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed some ways of getting food to hungry people, but food still is being donated and distributed to meet the increased need. West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee, with stores in Missouri and eight other states, often donates to food banks, spokeswoman Christina Gayman said.

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Resilient seniors receive diplomas after difficult year

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

ORRICK – High school Principal Michelle Wityk said farewell to a group of “resilient” people June 27: Orrick’s Class of 2020. Wityk gave the opening remarks and served as the host for the graduation ceremony, which streamed on the Orrick R-XI School District’s Facebook page.

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Wood makes return, Harris unscathed in crash at Central Missouri

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

WARRENSBURG – Independence Day marked the end of a long layoff for David Wood. From auto racing, that is.

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Richmond softballers impress Maddux on first day of camp

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

RICHMOND – Watching her Spartans during their first day of team camp, Richmond varsity softball coach Staci Maddux could tell they had honed their skills during their time away from school. The Spartans did an “awesome” job of drilling as Maddux led them through their paces Monday afternoon at Southview Park, she said.

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Coronavirus cases climbing

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The number of coronavirus cases stands at 28 in Ray County, but the county has avoided recording any deaths. The state and nation have been less fortunate.

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Fair breakfast without ham; ham auction remains intact

5 years ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – There is a change in the Ray County Fair Ham Breakfast: no ham on the menu. Concern about serving the annual breakfast safely led to the decision not to have the normal meal at 6:30 a.m.

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