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Farris hosts dramatic comedy play

Body In rural Missouri, small-town churches can be close-knit but a flash of the past may feel nostalgic for Ray Countians. The Farris Theater coordinated its yearly spring play and director McDavitt Rogers has chosen a dramatic comedy for the viewers.
CINDY SAUSE (left) and Danielle Green are in character as Luby Moore and Sammy Porter. The “First Baptist of Ivy Gap” plays tonight at 7:30 p.m. SOPHIA BALES | Staff

Richmond students visit Washington, D.C.

Body Richmond Middle School eighth-grade students recently took an educational trip to Washington, D.C. Brenda Hamm, middle school math teacher, has overseen the trip since 2010 and encouraged students and parents to sign up for the adventure.
RICHMOND MIDDLE Schoolers stand by the Harry S. Truman Memorial in Washington, D.C. All eighth graders had the chance to sign up for the annual trip with Middle School math teacher Brenda Hamm. Submitted

Carroll leads 2023 class into HOF

Body While playing three high school sports at Richmond and then baseball at Jefferson College and Abilene Christian (Texas) University, Kyle Carroll accomplished his share of goals.
JOHN DANIELS speaks about coaching Richmond’s 2005 Class 1 state champion wrestling team as members of the squad, and a few family members of squad members, fill the stage behind him June 3 near the end of the Richmond High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

Victory in the Park deemed success

Body Gospel music could be heard along the streets around Richmond’s Maurice Roberts Park last weekend for all citizens to hear. From the pavilion, a singing group called MO’ Praise raised their voices, amplified through speakers.
OLIVIA AND CHLOE DEHN, with faces painted, step up to get hot dogs for lunch at Victory in the Park.

SAE begins for Richmond High FFA members

Body Richmond High School (RHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) have started their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) and according to RHS FFA Advisor Laura Allen – it is going well. Allen said during summer break, the FFA will engage in SAE for growth and productivity.
WYATT WIERZBICKI tends to his sheep during a Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE). Submitted

RAY COUNTY SHERIFF

Body Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from May 15, 2023 to May 18, 2023. Monday, May 15 At 9:55 a.m., Amanda Gail Hughes, 43, of Hardin, MO, was arrested for driver/front seat passenger failed to wear properly adjusted & fasten safety belt.

Feature film at Daddy’s continues to bring new customers

Body People from all over the metro area are coming to Richmond to see “real farmers” and to eat “real food.” Daddy’s 10-13 Diner got a taste of the limelight last June and people are still talking about it, according to Daddy’s co-owner Natalie Cringan-Lamar.
DADDY’S 10-13 DINER co-owner Natalie Cringan-Lamar cooks breakfast for customers. SOPHIA BALES | Staff

Sheriff talks mystery boxes behind jail

Body Ray County residents were left with questions about a picture of two small building structures outside of the Ray County Sheriff’s Department after Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers made a Facebook post about them.
MYSTERY BOXES sit behind jail in Henrietta. SOPHIA BALES | Staff

Richmond chamber hires new activities director

Body With summer activities coming up, the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce has prepared for fall and winter events for the community by hiring a new activities director. So far, native Ray Countian Jayne Taylor said she is loving it.
Richmond chamber hires new activities director
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