Herbicide injuries occur in residential neighborhoods
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Herbicide injury to plants doesn’t just happen on or near farmland. Nontarget plants in gardens and landscapes can also be affected.
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Farm Crawl to highlight Ray County agriculture
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The Richmond News and the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce will present the 2025 Ray County Farm Crawl on Sept. 20, offering a one-of-a-kind event celebrating local farms, food and family fun.
Field to Fork
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Field to Fork is a new weekly recipe series from Project Guardian, featuring simple, healthy meals using fresh produce from farmer’s markets or Harvesters boxes. Recipes are provided by Ashley Thompson, Project Guardian community health worker, and are designed to help families make the most of seasonal, affordable ingredients.
McGaugh details state updates in Capitol Report
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District 7 Missouri Representative Peggy McGaugh has released her latest Capitol Report, highlighting Missouri’s kickoff of the America 250 celebration, upcoming changes to vehicle sales tax and licensing, labor law reforms, student assessment results and a new federal pilot program for classroom testing.
Engines roar for Richmond’s class of 2027
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MIRANDA JAMISON Rows of gleaming chrome, roaring engines and polished paint jobs will take over the Richmond High School parking lot next month. But behind the spectacle of cars and motorcycles is a clear purpose – raising money to ensure the class of 2027 can celebrate safely at Prom and Graduation.
CEO’s life story fuels national nonprofit’s revival
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MIRANDA JAMISON Lead Reporter Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part feature story on United Cerebral Palsy President and CEO Armando Contreras, whose life was shaped by disability from birth and who now leads one of the nation’s most influential disability service organizations. Part one explores his personal story, the challenges faced in taking over an organization on the brink of bankruptcy and how UCP’s work in Missouri reflects its mission of creating “a life without limits.” Part two will highlight Missouri’s growing programs, early intervention efforts and Contreras’ vision for the future of disability support nationwide.
Extra Exposure: Deon's Body Shop Ribbon Cutting
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New ag teacher sets sights on student growth, FFA expansion
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MIRANDA JAMISON When Richmond High School students return this fall, they will be greeted by a new face in the agriculture department – one with a long history of hands-on teaching and a vision for growing the program. Erik Harel studied horticulture and turf grass management at the University of Rhode Island before starting his own landscaping business, which he ran for five years.
Resident warns of flooding risk, council tackles city issues
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A Richmond homeowner, worried that nearby construction could make long-standing drainage problems worse, asked city officials to address the situation before his property is damaged. During a recent Richmond City Council meeting, resident Billy Hufford said he supports new housing but fears recent work across the street from his home at 207 Morningside Terrace will cause more runoff toward his split-level house.
