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WOOD HEIGHTS – Whether Wood Heights Fire Department will have equipment that continues to work when needed is up to voters Tuesday. They will vote Proposition A up or down.

RICHMOND – Hardin Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Dickey told the Ray County Commission he has a lot to do in his role as the county’s new Emergency Management Agency coordinator. The work includes making sure the county is prepared to address floods, pandemics, tornadoes and other emergencies.

LEXINGTON – Richard Anthony Arrington’s case remains in limbo after appearing in court March 10 in Lafayette County. On the same day, court records show Arrington’s decision to waive extradition, possibly to Arizona, went by mail to Gov.

As we move forward in the spring, I wanted to update our community on spring calendar changes, celebrate student and staff the accomplishments, and communicate plans for combating future district challenges.

RICHMOND – Community Bank of Missouri announced Stephanie Landwehr has been named the bank’s president and chief operating officer. Landwehr began her banking career in Richmond in 1978 after graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in accounting.

RICHMOND– While waiting for Oak Ridge Assisted Living Center’s doors to open, Marilyn Hamann sat in her vehicle in the parking lot. Expecting to see her mother in person after being separated for a year because of COVID-19 has been rough, she said.

RICHMOND – Contested city council and school board races, almost non-existent in much of Ray County, in this area involve only two Richmond City Council wards. Rob Brash faces 2nd Ward incumbent Deanna Guy.