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TSC opened for business

Body The Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Tractor Supply Co. (TSC) with a ribbon cutting last week. TSC announced the acquisition of Orscheln Farm and Home in October 2022.
LOCAL COMMUNITY members and stakeholders participate in Tractor Supply Co. ribbon cutting last week. SOPHIA BALES | Staff

Chamber luncheon deemed success

Body The Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon each summer, along with a special presentation in hopes of spreading knowledge about a variety of topics.
COURTNEY COLE accepts gifts from Renee Kellerman during the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Representing their businesses are June Harrison (from left), Donna Matthews, Katherine Boruch, Kellerman, Jayne Taylor, Cole, Stephanie Landwehr and Lauren O’Dell.

Orrick church members donate to VCP

Body Showing gratitude for local veterans, Orrick Christian Church (OCC) representatives recently delivered gifts and cash to Veterans Community Project (VCP) Outreach Center in Kansas City, Mo.
CHRIS ADMIRE (from left) accepted donations from OCC members Barbara and Mike Britt. Submitted

Harris crowned Miss Ray County

Body of Lawson was crowned 2023 Miss Ray County and received a $2,100 scholarship during the week of the Ray County Fair, the pageant held recently at Farris Theater.
EMERSEN HARRIS of Lawson was crowned 2023 Miss Ray County during the pageant held recently at Farris Theater. Submitted

Two RHS FFA students fair-prepped

Body Although the Ray County Fair ended this week, Richmond High School (RHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) prepared vigorously for months prior to the events. Two RHS seniors, FFA President Allison Coats and FFA student Taylor McGlothin, shared their preparation processes.
Two RHS FFA students fair-prepped
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