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Body Growing older comes with many perks for those who are open to exploring the benefits. In addition to senior discounts on movies, meals and more, moving into one’s golden years could offer some breaks when it comes to taxes and finances.

Body A 50th birthday is often characterized as a milestone moment. Despite that reputation, upon crossing the halfcentury threshold, individuals typically don’t feel that much different than they did when they were still a fun-loving 49-year-old.

Body Three local residents were found deceased in their home after a fire in the 1000 block of West Lexington Street in Richmond. The home was completely destroyed in the blaze.

Body Dear Elementary students are participating in the Engineering Design Process (EDP) this semester with Richmond resident, alumna and technology teacher Brittany Vest at the helm. With her help, students are making zip lines out of various materials in class.

Body Kansas City area engineer and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) representative Benjamin McCabe visited the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce in early January.

Body The Singing Saints of St. Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia will be performing a concert at 7 p.m.

Body Local rural Missouri high school ladies that are hoping to continue their academic careers could obtain financial assistance from the Women Legislators of Missouri Caucus.

Body Ray County Community at Play (CAP) recently coordinated a craft night at the Ray County Library with the intention of residents simply having fun together. However, the plan and purpose changed once CAP members were inspired by a young Ray County girl who battled cancer.

Body In celebration of Black History Month, Prince Hall Freemasonry history ties into the John W. Carter Lodge in Richmond. The group still practices Freemasonry that was inspired by the events that abled Prince Hall Freemasonry.

Body The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri landowners who get nocost or reduced-cost deer and turkey landowner hunting permits that it may be time to reaffirm or update the property information submitted to MDC.