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Medicaid expansion plan goes to voters on Aug. 4

1 month ago By News Staff

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.

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Area school districts brace to handle state budget cuts

1 month ago By J. ‘miles’ Ventimiglia

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.

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Richmond will have fireworks - June 26

2 months ago By Brian Rice

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.

Because of Covid-19, the fundraising events that usually raise money for the fireworks display during the Chamber's American Celebration were cancelled.

This is when the Richmond Rotary Club stepped in.

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Protests spread to small towns

2 months ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – New York, Washington and Minneapolis are among the major cities across the country where protests against police violence have made national headlines, but big cities are not alone – small town-America is protesting, too.

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Cattlemen seek COVID relief

2 months ago By News Staff

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.

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Bridge of Hope repays loan to buy former Bott building

2 months ago By Shawn Roney

ORRICK – Bridge of Hope paid off its Bank of Orrick loan in a hurry.

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Veterans building reopens

2 months ago By Shawn Roney

RICHMOND – The veterans building, 312 Clark St., is open with limited hours.

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Some city projects complete, others slowed

2 months ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The Wollard Boulevard and standpipe projects are complete, but bouts of rain have slowed other work, City Administrator Tonya Willim said.

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DAR recognizes area students

2 months ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – Allen-Morton-Watkins Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution members honored the 2020 winners of the organization’s annual Good Citizen Recognition Program at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

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Group offers chart to aid environment

2 months ago By News Staff

WARRENSBURG – Citizens for Environmental Action invites Missouri families to take advantage of the summer months to launch a series of projects that will help clean up the environment while creating memorable family experiences.