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Body Pierson Realty in Richmond hired Rob Swafford. He retired from the car business in 2022 after a 29-year career at Swafford’s Ford in Richmond.

Body Correction: In the story “Women’s chapter spreads kindness,” Barb’s last name should be Porter and Doris’ last name is Claypole. Doris Claypole was the fourth over from the right in the photo.

Body Is your fishpond not producing the way you’d want? Are you starting a new pond from scratch? Free expert advice is being offered by Clinton County University of Missouri Extension Council and the Missouri Department of Conservation in an upcoming program focusing on fishponds.

Body Once she started studying her family tree, genealogist Keesha Johnson found she couldn’t stop. Now, 34 years later, she still gets excited when she breaks through a brick wall in her research or discovers something new in her family history.

Body to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. Like many other Ray County sports fans, I’ve thought often about Patrick Mahomes II lately.

Body The state Department of Economic Development (DED) encouraged all Missourians to participate in the Federal Communications Commission’s broadband map challenge. The department’s Office of Broadband Development is working on expanding access to highspeed internet statewide.

Body Governor Mike Parson announced the Missouri Governor’s Challenge Team has launched a new website to further the state’s efforts in reducing suicides among service members, veterans and their families: www.mogovchallenge. com.

Body A pregnant Richmond woman was able to call Ray County 911 for help after she was attacked and stabbed by her domestic partner. Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers confirmed Justin Robinson, 39, of Richmond was arrested and charged with 16 felonies in total related to the incident.

Body A late January patrol near Wood Heights Fire Department resulted in the felony arrest of a Richmond woman. Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers said he saw two vehicles stop by Schumacher Road in Wood Heights and felt the meetup was suspicious activity.