Rain, East Atchison spark changes to OFB camp
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Coach Kirk Thacker’s plans for starting Orrick’s final week of varsity 8-man football team camp Monday got changed. Normally, Thacker and his Bearcats hold camp sessions outside.
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RHS offers physicals for school sports, related activities
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For three hours Monday, Richmond High School was open to Richmond middle schoolers and high schoolers wanting to get cleared to participate in Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA)-sanctioned extracurricular pursuits.
Methodical McBee wins Best in Show Overall award at fair
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Dantin McBee approached perfection on July 15. McBee, a member of the Millville 4-H Club and soon-to-be eighth-grader in the Excelsior Springs School District, scored a 297 out of 300 that morning in 4-H archery competition at the Ray County Fairgrounds.
Two locals killed, one injured
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Two Richmond residents and a young Carrollton man were involved in a plane crash just before noon on July 13 in Osage Beach. Evan Vandiver, 19, of Richmond and Hayden Ritchhart, 22, of Carrollton succumbed to injuries at the scene of a plane crash.
TSC opened for business
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The Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Tractor Supply Co. (TSC) with a ribbon cutting last week. TSC announced the acquisition of Orscheln Farm and Home in October 2022.
Parent Café inspires family discussions
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With the goal of making families stronger, “Parent Café” was offered to area residents earlier this month. Easterseals Midwest Home Visiting presented the free event in hopes of building a family framework and to explain five protective factors – resilience, relationships, knowledge, support and communication.
Chamber luncheon deemed success
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The Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon each summer, along with a special presentation in hopes of spreading knowledge about a variety of topics. At the most recent luncheon, Digital Media Specialist Courtney Cole of Excelsior Springs spoke to local business owners about using social media.
“Thank you for joining us today. It is great to hear everyone mingling and talking,” said Chamber President Stephanie Landwehr, as she thanked sponsors for the event, Richard and Mary Bidding of Edward Jones.”
Orrick church members donate to VCP
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Showing gratitude for local veterans, Orrick Christian Church (OCC) representatives recently delivered gifts and cash to Veterans Community Project (VCP) Outreach Center in Kansas City, Mo. The group delivered more than 200 items, with a total value of $500, along with $1,795 in cash and gift card donations as a tribute to veterans.
