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Richmond’s City Council voted June 14 at City Hall to approve a resolution for a trash rate increase, but not before letting the Republic Service representative hear the council’s multiple grievances with the company.

RICHMOND – To some, Jennifer and Robert Florez’s family might seem like Ray County’s version of “Cheaper by the Dozen,” the book-turned-film-turned-movie remake-turned-2022 reboot. The Florezes, who moved this past year from Liberty to Richmond with Robert’s parents, have eight children on their farm.

RICHMOND – Margie Bowman was honored on May 20 for chairing the Richmond Rotary Club’s Shoes for Orphan Souls campaign for 20 years. Bowman was presented with a certificate during the Richmond Rotary Club’s meeting.

RICHMOND – In a way, the Ray County Library is getting into the angling business. Fishing poles can be rented from the library, located at 215 E.

RICHMOND – Roughly $100,000 in improvements based on Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, requirements are good for everyone who uses Ray County Lake, the Missouri Department of Conservation’s regional maintenance supervisor, Blaine Adams, St. Joseph, said.

The 2022-23 Richmond FFA Chapter Officer team came together on May 23 and 24 at Richmond High School for an officer retreat. During the retreat, the officer team participated in team-building games, goal-setting workshops and activities to get to know one another.

RICHMOND – In Ray County, the first Sunday in June has a new name. And a bridge in Richmond has an official name.

RICHMOND — Jim Hardison officially joined Richmond’s City Council Tuesday evening after the election results of the June 7 runoff election had been approved. Hardison will represent Ward I for a term of one year, replacing Tom Williams, who was appointed to the seat when it became vacant.

RICHMOND – The “greenspace” on the corner of Richmond’s downtown enters another phase of development. Phase 3 of this park project includes the addition of three concrete pads with pergolas, mulch, plants and rock.

RICHMOND – Peer support training for first responders is coming to Richmond on July 14. The class is open to everyone who wishes to serve and minister to first responders.