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A recent professional milestone brought recognition to Richmond’s court operations, as the city prepares for a busy season of infrastructure projects, financial planning and facility repairs. Sarah Collins, the city’s court clerk, became a certified court administrator and was appointed Region Six director for the Missouri Association for Court Administration.

A routine cleanup event meant to honor the dead has raised new questions about ownership of the grounds they’re buried in. As Ray County commissioners prepared to join a cemetery workday later this month, they uncovered a deeper legal and historical issue: in many cases, no one can confidently say who owns the land being maintained.

Richmond graduates Trey Cavanah, Travis Cardwell and Hayden Happy know who they’ll face this football season at William Jewell College. William Jewell, a Liberty-based NCAA Division II program, has posted its 2025 schedule on its website.

Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from May 19, 2025 to May 23, 2025. Monday, May 19 At 12:11 p.m., Susan Annette Miles, 64, of Richmond, Mo., was arrested for assault – 3rd degree – special victim; endangering the welfare of a child creating a substantial risk – 1st degree – 1st offense – no sexual conduct; hindering prosecution of a felony; resisting/ interfering with arrest for a felony.