Struggling rural hospitals deal with coronavirus challenges
ST. LOUIS – Rural hospitals have been prepared for a virus that may not reach them as they struggle financially.
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SAFE seeks champion
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Substance Abuse Free Environments Coalition seeks community members who help youth set and achieve good goals for themselves.
Two facilities for medical pot pass inspection
JEFFERSON CITY – Two state-licensed medical marijuana facilities have successfully completed commencement inspections.
Voting change ends Dec. 31
JEFFERSON CITY – The temporary change in Missouri’s absentee voting law that Gov. Mike Parson signed won approval in the General Assembly due to CODID-19 concerns.
Medicaid expansion plan goes to voters on Aug. 4
JEFFERSON CITY – Choosing between the November and the lessattended August elections, Gov. Mike Parson picked August for when the public should vote on whether to expand Medicaid to more Missourians.
Area school districts brace to handle state budget cuts
RICHMOND – School districts that have built sufficient reserves to cover hard times will find getting through the next two years easier than districts that have not.
Richmond will have fireworks - June 26
Richmond residents will get treated to a fireworks display after all, thanks to the combined effort of area businesses and organizations led by Richmond Rotary.
Cattlemen seek COVID relief
RICHMOND – The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association expressed thanks for a letter sent to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to urge relief for cattle producers hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bridge of Hope repays loan to buy former Bott building
ORRICK – Bridge of Hope paid off its Bank of Orrick loan in a hurry.
Veterans building reopens
RICHMOND – The veterans building, 312 Clark St., is open with limited hours.
