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Body A Lawson man was denied a request to modify his bond after a Ray County judge set a jury trial in a case alleging multiple child sex crimes. James M.

Body Editor’s Note: This is the final of a two-part series examining the deadly rivalry between Judge Franklin Pierce Divelbiss and newspaper editor Bob Lyon in early 20th-century Richmond.

Body “Pat was a treasure and someone who embodied a servant’s heart. She obliged The Richmond News with her weekly food column, Pat’s Pantry. We couldn’t wait to see what recipe she would share from her cherished recipes. Pat made her community better.” Ann Kinney

Body In a small town where everyone seems to know everyone, there are those rare individuals whose spirit and service shape the very heart of a community. Patricia D.

Body An Orrick man originally facing 11 felony charges involving child sexual abuse has entered a guilty plea to just two felony charges after reaching a plea agreement. Cody L.

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Body Ray County leaders are pushing back against a new offer regarding the Sand Pit Road and Gill Lane railroad crossings, raising concerns about liability, financial burden and fairness.

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Body Editor’s Note: This is the first in a twopart series exploring the deadly 1919 confrontation between Judge Franklin Pierce Divelbiss and newspaper editor Bob Lyon in Richmond, Missouri, and the far-reaching consequences that followed.