News

As the academic year winds down, the halls of Richmond High School reverberate with a mixture of excitement and nostalgia. This year marks the retirement of Kim Wilton, a high school mathematics teacher whose impact on her students and the community has spanned nearly three decades.

.

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION March 1 marks the annual opening of catch-andkeep trout fishing at Missouri’s four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River State Park near Cassville and Maramec Spring Park near St. James.

Ask five farmers how much their hay bales weigh and you’ll probably get five different answers – none of which are backed up by a scale ticket.

Growing up in the small town of Dawn, Shelby Jenkins was no stranger to the rhythms and responsibilities of farm life. Nestled in Carroll County, her family’s diversified row crop and beef cattle operation was the backdrop for her childhood memories.

Despite this winter’s bitter cold, the number of house fires in Richmond has remained consistent with previous years, according to Richmond Fire Chief Mark Sowder. “During the winter, we see an increase in fires caused by heating equipment,” said Sowder.

Community Bank of Missouri is pleased to announce the addition of as vice president. A 2013 graduate of Richmond High School, Landwehr holds a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering from Missouri S&T.

February is recognized as National Children’s Dental Health Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about the significance of good oral hygiene practices among children and their families. This initiative encourages parents and caregivers to instill proper dental care habits early in life.

A significant leap forward in healthcare technology has arrived at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare (RCHH) with the recent implementation of Epic, a state-of-the-art electronic health record system.

A tragic house fire has left Richmond resident Alex Wrisinger, 30, battling for his life as family, friends and the community rally around him in his fight for recovery. Suffering burns over 70% of his body, he now faces a long and painful journey toward healing, with an uncertain path ahead.