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Theater calls on local youth to audition

2 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years ago By News Staff

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City council approves bike route

2 years 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 years 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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Safely manage multiple medications

2 years ago By News Staff

Individuals who are 60 and older are accustomed to making routine trips to the pharmacy to fill prescriptions. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that roughly 84 percent of adults between the ages of 60 and 79 use one or more prescription medications.

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