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Body Postal employees continue to experience safety issues during mail delivery in the Wood Heights area, according Excelsior Springs Post Office City letter carrier Kyle Slusher, who addressed the problem with a letter sent to homes along the delivery route.

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Body Women’s History Month — a celebration to recognize women’s contributions to society — started out as only a day in 1909, according to nationalgeographic. com. The day turned into a week in 1980 and into a month in 1987.

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Body The trip to Washington, D.C. for eighth-grade students has been set for May 22-26, and Richmond Middle School students are welcome to participate in the group trip with their parents’ permission and support.

Body The Missouri House gave preliminary approval this week to a legislative proposal that would help the Kansas City Police Department attract and retain the best law enforcement personnel.

Body Orrick High School students visited the Capitol in Jefferson City and four students’ artwork was displayed at the Youth Art Month Exhibition for the opening ceremony.

Body Western Governors University (WGU) Missouri today announced the return of its “Fund My Classroom” initiative, issuing a call for K-12 teachers across the state to nominate their proposed classroom projects for the opportunity to receive full or partial funding.

Body The Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its second annual Easter Eggs-Po basket event, with drawings slated for April 5. The event allows the chamber to raise money for the Christmas fund.

Body The Richmond High School theater department is presenting its version of the play “12 Incompetent Jurors,” based on the Emmy Award-Winning television movie “12 Angry Men” by Reginald Rose and adapted for the stage by Ian McWethy. The play will be presented at 7 p.m.