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Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body LIBERTY – After six decades of effort, Clay Countians gained a new form of government by a number that overwhelmed even Constitution Commission Co-Chairman Greg Canuteson. “It’s a blowout,” Canuteson said Tuesday.

Body ON ELECTION night at the Ray County Courthouse in Richmond, after learning he has won the election for Ray County sheriff, Scott Childers lifts his son, Grady Childers, who gives a thumbs up.

Body RICHMOND – Children in vehicles lined up from the City Hall complex back to the Ray County Courthouse to take part on Halloween at this year’s literal Trick or Treat Street drive-through event.