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Local principal inducted into hall of fame

3 months ago By Sophia Bales

This past weekend, Richmond Middle School (RMS) Principal Staci Maddux was inducted into the Missouri State High School FastPitch Coaches Association (MHSFCA) Hall of Fame. After starting the Richmond softball program at the Richmond R-XVI School District, she made history in Missouri.

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Snow makes for slippery conditions

3 months ago By News Staff

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RAY COUNTY SHERIFF

3 months ago By News Staff

Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from December 14, 2023 to December 31, 2023. Thursday, December 14 At 11:51 p.m., Michael Allen Smith, 44, of Kansas City, MO, was arrested for possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Snowy outlook in downtown

3 months ago By News Staff

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MDC introduces new county conservation agent

3 months ago By Claire Burch

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has named Claire Burch as the new conservation agent serving Ray County. A native of Lee’s Summit, Burch has lifelong experience in the outdoors, and since college, she has worked in the conservation field.

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Local FFA president wins grant

3 months ago By Sophia Bales

A $1,000 National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) grant has been awarded to Allison Coats of Richmond by Cencora Impact Foundation. Coats, a senior at Richmond High School, is currently the Richmond FFA chapter president.

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Heart attacks increase this time of year

3 months ago By News Staff

Scientific research over time has shown an uptick in cardiac events during the winter holiday season, and more people die from heart attacks between Dec. 25 and January 1 than at any other time of the year.

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Ray County Museum update

3 months ago By Sophia Bales

Ray County Museum staff are taking full advantage of the slow winter months, organizing items the museum houses and planning for springtime activities when the weather abates. Museum director Cathy Gottsch gave an update regarding the building and artifacts.

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RMS perfect attendance

3 months ago By Sophia Bales

Richmond Middle School (RMS) released a list of 14 students with perfect attendance in the first semester. RMS Principal Staci Maddux explained the importance of perfect attendance at the local middle school “Perfect attendance to me means those students want to excel, and they like school. I’ve worked really hard to get the staff to connect with the students and build a relationship so the students want to come to school. A lot of these students are outgoing and responsible,” said Maddux.