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Body RICHMOND – If voters agree, they could select the first woman in history to serve as a county commissioner. Or not.

Body COLUMBIA – Missouri’s most prominent party leaders are on opposite sides of Amendment 3, the call to change the public’s 2018 vote on Clean Missouri.

Body THE MISSOURI Farm and Home BlueBird Program donates $1,000 to the Richmond backpack program.

Body LIBERTY – Serving Ray, Clay and Platte counties, the Northland Coalition – with the support of Tri-County Mental Health Services – has partnered with the DEA, other law enforcement agencies and communities across the country to encourage the responsible disposal of prescription...

Body COLUMBIA – A Gallup poll found teachers are tied with nurses for the most stressful occupation in America. Stress can trickle down on their students, leading to disruptive behavior that results in student suspensions.

Body RICHMOND – Ray County Sheriff Garry Bush said his road patrol deputies could not get gasoline for their patrol cars because County Clerk Glenda Powell had failed to pay the bill. “We had four cars that were out of gas,” Bush said.

Body RICHMOND – While Richmond High School is closed because of several COVID-19 cases until Nov. 3, school leadership has issued expectations for continued learning from teachers, parents and students.

Body HARDIN – I often emphasize the importance of parents being involved in their child’s education process, and these pieces of advice are centered on parental involvement. The following are just a few examples of parental advice offered by most educators:

Body RICHMOND – A mural depicting a Ray County farm from nearly 200 years ago is found on the building wall across from the Farris Theatre at West Main and South Camden streets. Ray County Community Arts Association President Melinda White said the association commissioned the work.