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Body RICHMOND – Ralph and Sue Cruse, owners of the Nest Egg, 101 N. Thornton St.

Body WARRENSBURG – The proposed 21st Senatorial District map would make dramatic changes to the present district represented by Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg. Changes include that, for the next two years, Hoskins would not live in the district where he serves.

Body RICHMOND – The Ray County Commission’s agreement to sue opioid companies for the damage done to county residents showed a sign of movement toward a possible conclusion.

Body RICHMOND – Sponsored by Belair Farms, a car show is planned for the 2022 Richmond Mushroom Festival. Registration is from 8 a.m.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Natural Resources reviewed water quality for all eight public water systems in Ray County and Excelsior Springs PWS in Clay County.

Body A DISPLAY of swordplay flourishes as part of the Shakespearean play “Twelfth Night,” as seen during play practice Monday on the stage of the fabulous Farris Theatre.

Body WASHINGTON– One year after the American Rescue Plan became law, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II said Missouri’s 5th Congressional District – including Ray County – has received $15,027,887 to date from the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Connectivity Fund Program.

Body KANSAS CITY – Federal Judge Greg Kays might deliver prison time to a mail carrier, Paul O. Robinson, 26, Richmond.

Body KANSAS CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed avian influenza, or bird flu, has been detected in an American white pelican in Clay County.

Body RICHMOND – Dear Elementary students have been learning about the Six Pillars of Character with Character Counts, based on school information. They learned about respect and worked on following the Golden Rule, accepting differences and being considerate of others’ feelings.