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Cemetery board passes away… Now what?

5 years ago By Jack “miles” Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The Richmond Cemetery Board disbanded, and a board member dropped off records and possibly responsibility for the cemetery at the Ray County Commission office, Presiding Commissioner Bob King said April 30.

A WOODEN CROSS marks the spot in the Richmond Cemetery where Jesse James’ assassin, Robert Ford, is buried. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

TAX GRAB ON TABLE

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia Editor-in-chief

RICHMOND – The 911 sales tax could be splintered, with 40% going to the Ray County Sheriff’s Office and the rest staying with the 911 Board, if two things happen: The Ray County Commission agrees to place Sheriff Scott Childers’ tax diversion idea on the August ballot and Voters say yes to the...

THEY AGREE to disagree, with Sheriff Scott Childers shaking hands with 911 Board President Paul Harris at the end of the County Commission meeting. Childers wants the public to vote to give his office 40% of the tax money now going to 911 so that he can build a county justice center and increase staff.

Macaw lands at Bark Bargains

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND– Bark Bargains supports rescue animals, one of which has taken up residence at the thrift shop, 112 S. College St.

ABBY, a green-winged macaw, is a rescue animal that greets guests at Bark Bargains, a thrift shop at 112 S. College St., Richmond. JANIS KINCAID | Submission

Recognition given to Ray County’s 4-H volunteers

5 years ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – Missouri 4H State Director Lupita Fabregas praised Ray County’s 4-H volunteers. “Volunteers are the true heart and soul of the 4-H program,” Fabergas said.

4-H youth compete in State 4-H Hippology Contest

5 years ago By News Staff

COLUMBIA – A dozen youth applied their knowledge of horses at the University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Hippology Contest, held virtually April 10-11.

4-H HORSE competitors are, front, Ayla Lehman of Ray County; and second row, from left, are Jolynn Scott of Lafayette County, Malia Fairchild of Ray County, Abby White of Lafayette County, Alaina Lehman of Ray County and Guideo Giarratana of Clinton County.

911 Board chooses new member, officers

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The 911 Board lost a member, added a member and named officers for the coming year. Board President Paul Harris announced member Bob McClelland had resigned “due to medical issues, effective immediately.” Harris recommended Lawson City Administrator Matt Nolker to replace McClelland.