Extra Exposure: Ray County Museum Civil War Encampment
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Extra Exposure: Sunrise Science Fair and Wax Museum
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Orrick Lions Club awards scholarships
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Orrick Lions Club awards scholarships.
Gridiron schedule set for Richmond grads
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Richmond graduates Trey Cavanah, Travis Cardwell and Hayden Happy know who they’ll face this football season at William Jewell College. William Jewell, a Liberty-based NCAA Division II program, has posted its 2025 schedule on its website.
RAY COUNTY SHERIFF
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Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from May 19, 2025 to May 23, 2025. Monday, May 19 At 12:11 p.m., Susan Annette Miles, 64, of Richmond, Mo., was arrested for assault – 3rd degree – special victim; endangering the welfare of a child creating a substantial risk – 1st degree – 1st offense – no sexual conduct; hindering prosecution of a felony; resisting/ interfering with arrest for a felony.
Share the road, save a life
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As temperatures climb and motorcycles reappear on Missouri roadways, one local motor officer is issuing a reminder that even the smallest oversight can turn deadly. From his seat on a police- issued motorcycle, Claycomo Police Department Sergeant and prevous Wood Heights Police Chief Jared Sartin has a front-row view of the risks riders face – and the behaviors that put them in danger.
From chalkboards to retirement
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From chalkboards to retirement.
Cemetery neglect stirs frustration, prompts county review
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MIRANDA JAMISON A long-simmering issue over the condition and ownership of a historic Ray County cemetery resurfaced last week, as commissioners questioned whether a private handoff of responsibility years ago has left the site in unacceptable disrepair. Commissioners spoke at length about the deteriorating rock wall and overall state of the Richmond and Shotwell cemeteries, sparked by recent Memorial Day visits and growing concerns about public perception and legal responsibility.
Graves, Budzinski introduce Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act
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Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) reintroduced the bipartisan Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act to help struggling rural hospitals stay open and continue serving their communities. Rising costs and falling Medicare reimbursement rates have pushed many to the brink—this bill gives them the lifeline they need.
Detention for admins
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Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series in which area school administrators share reflections on graduation season, summer school and the evolving role of education in Ray County and Excelsior Springs.
