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MIRANDA JAMISON From professional football to pastoral ministry, the new leader at Richmond United Methodist Church has followed a path shaped by faith, setbacks and opportunity.

A Richmond man who led officers on a high-speed chase through residential streets and into oncoming highway traffic has been placed on probation after pleading guilty to two felony charges.

Frustration over government mandates, mail delays and ballooning tax bills filled the room during a recent meet-and-greet with Missouri’s District 53 Representative Terry Thompson. The representative responded with a frank assessment of where things stand and where he believes they should go.

Richmond police will soon use artificial intelligence to speed up investigations and transcribe recorded evidence in minutes, a move Police Chief Scott Bagley called a major time-saver for his department.

MIRANDA JAMISON As Independence Day approaches, bursts of red, white and blue aren’t the only things set to ignite. Fireworks can bring thrills and celebration, but when misused, they can also spark injuries, fires and legal trouble.

EASTERN COMMISSIONER Max Hockemeier trims grass along the edge of the cemetery..

MIRANDA JAMISON Uncertainty over ownership of a critical rural bridge and rising copier expenses have county officials reviewing long-term oversight and budgeting strategies.

MIRANDA JAMISON Two women riding through miles of Missouri hills aren’t just in it for the challenge – they’re pedaling with purpose. This week, their cross-state bicycle journey brought them to Richmond, warmly hosted by Jerry and Marian Berning, longtime members of Faith Lutheran Church.

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A steady hand behind the counter of Richmond’s municipal court is now steering policy across a 19-county region. Sarah Collins, the city’s court clerk, recently achieved certification as a court administrator – a milestone that marks both a personal triumph and a professional leap.