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Town Square Mercantile owners announce closure

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

After recently celebrating 50 years of marriage, Ray County natives Robert (Bob) and Janet Duncan have decided to retire from their Town Square Mercantile business. The couple had a similar business before opening the downtown Richmond location in 2016.

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NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT ECLIPSE GLASSES!

2 months ago By News Staff

The only time that one can safely look at the Sun, without eye protection, is during a total eclipse of the Sun, and then only when the Moon completely blocks the Sun, called totality. Totality lasts only a few moments to a few minutes. Once the Moon begins to move from the face of the Sun, viewers must use protection again.

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Richmond boys fall to Oak Grove in districts

2 months ago By Shawn Roney

OAK GROVE – When Richmond and Oak Grove faced off in varsity boys basketball during the regular season, they took each other to overtime. Not so in the postseason.

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Broadcast students seek journalism insight

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

Two Kearney High School (KHS) students made their way to Richmond News’ headquarters for their broadcasting classes recently. KHS senior Cody Hoessel, 18 and junior Ella Conway, 17, stopped by to film behind- the-scenes footage of the newspaper being printed and to ask questions.

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Council approves VFDs, pump repairs

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

The Richmond City Council approved the purchase of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and repairs to a lift station pump experiencing a cooling system seal malfunction during a recent meeting. The devices will help maintain optimal conditions in wastewater treatment.

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KC man with 11 felony charges released

2 months ago By Miranda Jamison

After being sought by police for two years, a Kansas City man facing 11 felony charges has been released on his own recognizance. Jaylen D.

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Bond modified for woman charged with child abuse

2 months ago By Miranda Jamison

A Henrietta woman facing two felony charges of child abuse has been granted a bond modification, allowing her to be released on her own recognizance. Misty L.

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Focus set on open enrollment, teacher salaries

2 months ago By Dr. Bryan Copple And Trey Cavanah

The 2024 Legislative Session opened in January and our elected officials will examine some major decisions to be made, as they relate to school districts across Missouri. “Open Enrollment” for students seeking opportunities outside their residential districts and addressing the state-wide teacher shortage are key topics for lawmakers.

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Prescribed burning time

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

Driving around county highways, residents may notice farmers burning crop leftovers from the fall harvest. Although these prescribed fires can be positive for the fields, there is always the risk of the fire growing unmanageable requiring help from area fire departments.