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Body Community at Play (CAP) helped bring out the inner child of those who participated in the organization’s water-themed event July 15 at Maurice Roberts Park in Richmond. CAP is a program designed to bring groups together with fun community events.

Body Anyone with a decoration on a grave at Richmond Memory Gardens that isn’t in a vase must remove it by Friday, the city of Richmond stated July 13 on its Facebook page.

Body The Ray County Fair is in full swing this week with more than two dozen events and activities. The fair, which started July 10 with the 4-H/FFA Horse Show, continues throughout the week, wrapping up Friday with a rabbit show and small animal show at the Ray County Fairgrounds.

Body Bob King is leaving the Ray County Commission again. This time, it appears it’s for good.

Body Southview Lake in Richmond has received lots of attention the past few days, as renovations take place around its northern shoreline.

Body The city of Richmond, Community Bank of Missouri and Missouri Farm & Home Insurance have partnered to develop the Restore Richmond program. This initiative provides eligible residents up to $2,000 to begin restoring and improving the appearance of their homes.

Body The grass might not always be greener on the other side, but it tends to be greener where Tom Baier takes care of it at Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond.

Body Swafford Ford is changing ownership. After 67 years under the Swafford family’s leadership, the local Ford dealership will soon be managed by Max Motors LLC.

Body It’s appearing Missouri voters will get to decide in November whether it’s time to legalize recreational marijuana.

Body When life gave them lemons, Alaze Chowning and her second-grade summer school class made lemonade. Chowning’s students learned that lesson through hard work, math and entrepreneurship, topped off with a party and a refreshing beverage.