News

Body A piece of the old Ray County Courthouse was delivered to the Ray County Museum grounds last Saturday. I purchased and donated the stone, part of one of the building’s four original columns. The Ray County Historical Society manages the museum.

Body The Richmond R-XVI School Board renewed its $7,860 annual membership with the Missouri School Boards Association during its May meeting. Board members also received updates on state legislation, district finances, and the district’s alternative education program.

Body After more than four decades in agricultural education, including the last 10 years at Richmond High School, Charles Foreman is retiring with a legacy that stretches from the classroom to the county fairgrounds and into the lives of the students he taught to lead, build and grow.

Body MIRANDA JAMISON A Richmond mother and son have been arrested after a domestic disturbance allegedly spiraled into a violent standoff involving a kitchen knife, a 3-year-old child used as a shield and the city’s police chief being punched in the face.

Body Spring arrived a couple of months ago and as temperatures warmed, forage species began to grow. This prompted producers to move their livestock off winter management programs and onto spring growth in their pastures.

Body MIRANDA JAMISON The smell of soil and the hum of curiosity returned to the Ray County Library as local residents dug into the second installment of the “Learn to Grow Your Food” series, this time exploring the art and science of composting.

Body The Ray County Sheriff’s Office is sharing insight from a 2020 homicide case in hopes of generating additional tips and bringing justice to the family of Colette Noelle Greene (also known as Nicole Joann Kasch).

Body When it comes to preventing youth drug misuse and accidental poisonings, small steps at home can make a big difference. That’s the message behind a new initiative distributing thousands of Medication Safety Toolkits for Families across the Northland.

Body After decades of supporting local businesses and community initiatives, the Lawson Chamber of Commerce will officially close its doors on June 4. The decision follows a meeting on May 7, during which members discussed the organization’s future.

Body Too often, women put their own health at the bottom of the list – sandwiched between busy workdays, childcare, aging parents and community obligations.