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Body The YMCA drew more than 160 players and volunteers to the greens this year, turning a summer golf tournament into a major fundraiser for the Challenger program.

Body Ray County 911 board members selected Centric Construction Group LLC as the contractor for the new 911 facility following extensive discussion over qualifications, subcontractors and costs. The decision came during a recent special meeting, where bids were reviewed and evaluated.

Body Ray County’s fire, police and sheriff’s officials warn without a unified plan, the county could be left scrambling when the next emergency hits.

Body The laughter, meals and fellowship that define the Eagleton Center in Richmond continue under new leadership, even as the memory of longtime director Pat Mills remains ever present in the building she helped shape.

Body MoDOT REPRESENTATIVES recently met with residents at the Orrick Community Center during an open house to discuss the proposed replacement of the Missouri Route Z bridge over Keeney Creek, located about one mile south of town.

Body Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on the 2025 Hardin- Central All-School Reunion, highlighting the tributes, keynote address, after-party and the lasting meaning of the event.

Body FALL SPORTS PREVIEW A coaching era got underway for Richmond in varsity softball Tuesday. The Spartans’ 16-1 road loss to Lawson marked the head coaching debut of Baylyn Jennings, who succeeds Trent Thompson.

Body Richmond residents will see a slight decrease in the city’s property tax levy for 2025, even as higher assessments and new construction are expected to push collections above $1 million. The council recently approved Bill No.

Body Field to Fork is a new weekly recipe series from Project Guardian, featuring simple, healthy meals using fresh produce from farmer’s markets or Harvesters boxes.

Body Shining a laser at an aircraft may seem harmless to some, but law enforcement is warning the act can blind pilots, endanger hundreds of lives and land offenders in federal prison.