Kiwanian Schreurs ran for groceries
Shelves at the United Methodist Church Food Pantry are stocked with $2,000 worth of new donations, thanks to the Richmond Kiwanis Club’s Go for the Groceries event.
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House explosion under investigation
A house explosion occurred Monday, November 27 at approximately 8 a.m. near Conservation Rd. in Richmond. Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers said Ray County Ambulance was first on the scene, then, a Ray County Sheriff Deputy, Stet Fire Department, State Fire Marshal shortly followed.
Hwy 10 Bridge opens
The Missouri Hwy 10 Bridge over the West Fork of Crooked River between Richmond and Wood Heights opened Nov. 22, said the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Communications Specialist Katie Manzke in a press release.
If $5,000 goal reached, staff sleeps on RHS roof
Raising $5,000 for local students’ foodrelated challenges is a goal for the Richmond R-XVI School District this holiday season. Richmond High School (RHS) Principal Brandon Quick explained RHS National Honor Society (NHS) students set up a fundraiser called “Raise the Roof” to help those in need.
The pros and cons of early retirement
Retirement is a milestone that is often the byproduct of decades of hard work. Though a growing number of working professionals have no intention of ever retiring, the vast majority of adults look forward to the day when they can call it a career.
Age is no deterrent for academics
Students often experience some jitters on the first day of school, but the prospect of such nervousness doesn’t appear to be too great a deterrent for students 60 and older.
Mentoring benefits mentors
Mentors tend to be unsung heroes. If asked to explain their success, many who have reached the pinnacle of their professions would cite the influence of a valuable mentor among the many factors that helped them achieve their goals.
Humane society talks pets as gifts and updates
As the holiday season rolls around and Christmas presents begin appearing under the tree, the Humane Society of Ray County (HSRC) wants to remind everyone that dogs and cats are not just easy gifts for the holidays.
Crash responders urge motorists to slow down, move over
On a daily basis, emergency responders put their lives on the line along Missouri’s highways responding to crash scenes. These responders include police officers, fire fighters, EMS, tow truck operators and highway workers.
