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Awareness grows for historic listings

Some of Ray County’s oldest buildings sit at a crossroads between long-term preservation and slow deterioration. As concerns grow about how many sites may have gone unnoticed, local advocates are calling for a deeper understanding of the National Register of Historic Places.

Local talent joins multi-community ensemble

A local musician will help carry on a winter tradition, relying on the shared talents of communities across northern Missouri. Richmond resident Ben Suchman will perform with the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra (GRVCO) during its upcoming winter concert.
Local talent joins multi-community ensemble

Journalism students gain insight at Richmond News

Richmond High School journalism students stepped behind the scenes of the Richmond News this month to see the way a community newspaper is produced, an experience their teacher said brought the realities of print journalism to life in a way the classroom alone cannot.
RICHMOND NEWS AND Excelsior Springs Standard Pressman Danny Shull checks ink distribution while journalism teacher Katherine Rold captures the process for her students. SHARON DONAT | Staff

School district APR improves for third straight year

Richmond’s steady climb in academic performance reached a new milestone this year as the district earned a 78.2 on its Annual Performance Report (APR), a score administrators said reflects three years of focused work and internal changes. The score marks a 21.

MARC leads hands-on class on food waste composting

The Ray County Library turned into a hands-on classroom this week as Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Solid Waste Management Grant facilitator Katy White and longtime compost educator and musician Stan Slaughter led a detailed workshop on food waste composting, simple home systems and practical...
MARC SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Grant Facilitator Katy White reviews composting materials with Ray County Library Director Stacy Hisle. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff
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