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Partnership helps feed Richmond children
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When students at Sunrise Elementary walk out the door each Friday, many carry more than backpacks and homework. Inside their hands are bags filled with not only groceries but also compassion from the community wanting to make a difference when it’s needed most.
Free clinic unites local communities for animal welfare
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Richmond, Excelsior Springs and surrounding communities saw significant progress in animal welfare earlier this month as Operation Snip ‘Em wrapped up its three-day free spay and neuter clinic, marking the organization’s first fully booked event. All 21 dogs scheduled for the October clinic received surgery and vaccinations at Ray County Animal Hospital in Richmond.
State rep visits Richmond Council
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Faith and accountability took center stage as State Representative Terry Thompson recently addressed the Richmond City Council, where he discussed state legislation, local tax restrictions and the importance of communication between the state and municipalities.
Roundabout proposed to improve Route D and U.S. 69 traffic
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The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) recently hosted a second public meeting at Lawson City Hall to gather feedback on plans for a new roundabout at the intersection of Route D and U.S. Route 69 in Clay County.
Composting education grows across Missouri communities
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When Katy White first began teaching sustainability, she wasn’t motivated by science alone but by something far more personal – watching good food go to waste while knowing many families struggled with food insecurity.
Lawmakers urged to protect Missouri workers’ safety net
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Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Respirator Approval Program. This installment explores how policymakers, manufacturers and advocates are responding to funding challenges and why cutting the program could have long-term costs. Part one, which published in the Sept. 26 edition, examined reliance of Missouri workers and industries on the program to guard against unsafe or counterfeit respirators.
County weighs $9M bridge choice
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A debate over the future of the Lexington Road bridge in Henrietta has left Ray County officials facing multi-million-dollar choices that could determine how farmers, commuters and even emergency vehicles move through the area for years to come.
Orrick Lions Club celebrates milestone, looks ahead
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The Orrick Lions Club marked its 75th anniversary with a celebration that drew members, guests and Lions leaders from across Missouri to honor decades of service and community spirit. The recent event was held at The Homeplace at Valley View Farm, where nearly 70 people gathered for dinner, visiting and an evening of reflection.
