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Body During the Ray County Coalition meeting on Oct. 5, two community prevention specialists for the Ray County Coalition, Deborah Neel and Emily Barnes, were on hand to introduce the program director from Smithville Community In Action, Jennifer Rhoads.

Body A high rating is impressive. April Maulsby, executive director of the Richmond Housing Authority (RHA), said her agency has received high rating since she has been there.

Body Those who tailgate generally love the activity, and Richmond High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members are no exception. The chapter hosted a grill and tailgate event from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Body The Richmond Fire Department (RFD) wants to remind the community about Fire Prevention week, and the department wants to educate everyone about simple yet important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

Body Effective immediately, the Excelsior Springs Standard and Richmond Daily News is under new leadership with Sharon Donat stepping up as General Manager. After 32 years at the two newspapers and 20 years as publisher, Brian Rice is retiring from the newspaper business.

Body As the current owners of Thurman Funeral Home, Bartley and Tonya Willim are preparing for Thurman’s 100-year celebration, set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14, to honor the funeral home’s centennial anniversary.

Body Noted evangelist Barry Young preached at a revival Sept. 25-28 at Orrick Christian Church.

Body Richmond News and Excelsior Springs Standard Publisher Brian Rice has announced his retirement from the news industry after 32 years. Rice dedicated his career to The Excelsior Springs Standard, beginning in 1990 as a graphic artist.

Body After not taking place since 2019 because of the pandemic, the Sounds of the Heart Concert returns with a trio of high-energy groups at 7 p.m. Oct.

Body Two century-long Ray County farms have been awarded the Missouri Century Farm Families Award. The Thurman-Mitchell Family Farm and W.