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Richmond’s local Missouri farmer leader Ronnie Russell was selected to serve on the executive committee of the American Soybean Association (ASA). The association chose leaders this December to guide the organization to focus its efforts on top priorities, including the 2023 Farm Bill.

JEFFERSON CITY – Holiday travel could be a bit more challenging this year due to a winter storm that will move across the state Wednesday night and Thursday and leave bitterly cold temperatures in its wake.

The jolly old man himself, Santa Claus, visited Ray County once again. Harps Food Store in Richmond hosted an event with Coca-Cola and invited area children and parents to engage in festivities. Also joining in the fun was the Grinch (played by Harps cashier Aubree Watts), along with Mr.

Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from November 27, 2022 to December 8, 2022. Sunday, November 27 Jennifer Alisha Hackett, 42, of Richmond, MO, was arrested for child neglect/ endangering.

Police Chief Chad Burnine of the Richmond Police Department reported the following incidents handled recently by the department. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 At 12:21 p.m., in the 900 block of Walton Way, a complainant reported an assault.

The new marijuana law is now in effect throughout the state, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and applications for consumer personal cultivation will be accepted as early as Feb. 6.

Kaison, CJ, Delia and Arrow Barber enjoy the festivities at a local food store in Richmond. The Coca-Cola Polar Bear made its appearance in Ray County along with Santa Claus and the Grinch. SOPHIA BALES | Staff

Everyone has hobbies in which they enjoy participating, and for Megan Pendleton, it’s upkeeping cemeteries. At nearly 10 years old, Pendleton found herself helping her grandfather and father maintain their families’ grave sights and headstones.

A new goal of supporting local county schools was discussed in Ray County Coalition’s (RCC) latest meeting recently.

Everyone knows the story about the three wise men, but what if they were the average redneck men? The Farris Theatre coordinated its yearly Christmas musical and musical director McDavitt Rogers decided to go with a comedy for the viewers. The musical was shown on Friday Dec. 9 through Sunday Dec.