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ECC construction fencing up, new traffic flow

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

Near Dear Elementary in Richmond, fences have been erected for construction of the up and coming Dear Elementary Early Childhood Center (ECC). Traffic flow will be changed as construction starts, said Dear Elementary Principal Dr.

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Theater calls on local youth to audition

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

The Farris Youth Theatre Company (FYTC) was recently licensed to perform the musical Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. FYTC Director Trish Fields said when the youth was what they’d like to perform – this production was at the top of the list.

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Orrick superintendent talks four-day school week

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

Orrick R-XI School District officials are reporting little change after moving to a four-day school week for the 20242025 school year. The main difference between the five- and fourday school week has been school days are slightly longer and employment application numbers have increased, according to Superintendent Scott Guilkey.

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License readers to be installed in Richmond

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

Richmond City Council recently approved the purchase of license plate recognition (LPRs) cameras, with a price tag of $25,850, which will be installed at all entry and exit points in the city. Changes were made to the master agreement with Flock Safety Solutions in October 2023 after Richmond City Police Chief Scott Bagley discovered a price drop for pole mounting.

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Jail admin explains warrants

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

Many Ray County residents are concerned that only one person is tasked with cancelling warrants at Ray County Jail. Ray County Jail Administrator Melanie Pumphery handles warrant cancellations and although the task may look daunting from afar, she notes the process is not complicated.

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Swafford named city economic director

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

Richmond native Rob Swafford was introduced last week as the new city economic director after former director James Gorham moved out of state. “I bring a deep background as a business owner, entrepreneur, philanthropist and community volunteer to my new role at Richmond’s City Hall.

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Two runaway barges pass Ray County

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

Two runaway barges from Capital Sand Company of Independence made their way down the Missouri River last week. Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers said he received a call Thursday, Jan. 25, about “a handful of barges” loose.

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Hardin-Central chooses courtwarming candidates

2 months ago By News Staff

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City council approves bike route

2 months ago By Sophia Bales

The Richmond City Council has unanimously approved support for the U.S. Bicycle Route (USBR) 51 designation through Richmond. “This is a bicycle route mapping project and is part of a national effort through the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to expand the US Bicycle Route system,” explained Richmond City Administrator Tonya Willim.

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Injury recovery tips for seniors

2 months ago By News Staff

There is no escaping the fact that the human body changes as it ages. Some changes associated with aging are beneficial, such as increased wisdom and knowledge from past experiences. Others, particularly changes to health and wellness, can be disconcerting.

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