Coming or going, county residents leave an impression
On Friday, Nov. 30, Elise Pointer served as clinician for the Grandview High School choral department in Grandview.
View ArticleHardin-Central starts backpack program
Hardin-Central school nurse Heather Toler is spearheading the school's newly-formed backpack program for students in need.
View ArticleNixon calls for lengthening Mo. school year
Nixon said he wants six days added to the state's academic calendar, a move he said would bring Missouri to the national average of 180 days.
View ArticleBob Vandiver, Oct. 5, 1928, to Jan. 14, 2013, of Camden
Bob was born October 5, 1928 in the Camden/Orrick area River Bottoms to Roy Dean and Flossie Woods Vandiver.
View ArticleFOA Program Features Kiowa Tribe Culture
The first program of 2013 for the Grundy County Friends of the Arts will be held on Friday, Feb.
View ArticleInaugural Pow Wow Ball occasion for family reunion
Orrick resident Preston Tone-Pah-Hote, Sr. gathered with members of his family during the annual Inauguration Pow Wow Ball in the Washington, D.C. area.
View ArticleOrrick Board votes to extend superintendent's contract
The Orrick Board of Education voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Aerin O'Dell during its Jan.
View ArticleRay County Commission adopts EEZ
Ray County Commission took the next step Jan. 23 toward Enhanced Enterprise Zones, tools to encourage business growth and new jobs.
View ArticleJo's Jottings: Club meetings are the heart of the community, a place to learn
Richmond Kiwanis Club held a regular meeting at the 19th Hole restaurant. As I wrote last week, the program of having each member tell something of his or her life continued.
View ArticleOrrick offense sputters against Cougars
After turning in one of their better efforts of the season Friday night, the Orrick Bearcats took a step backward Tuesday according to coach Jared McMahon.
View ArticleTownsend, Hardwick to wed
Thomas and Deanne Townsend of Orrick and David and Christina Hardwick of Nixa announce the engagement of their children, Ashley Townsend and Ryan Hardwick.
View ArticleOrrick council OKs enterprise zones
The Orrick City Council voted to participate in the Ray County Enhanced Enterprise Zone after a presentation Monday by Western Commissioner Mike Twyman.
View ArticleBraymer stops OHS boys in first round
The Orrick Bearcats ended their season Tuesday with a first-round, 61-47 loss to the host Braymer Bobcats in the opening round of the Class 1, District 13 tournament.
View ArticleWeek of Feb. 25
Community groups that have not been contacted by the Richmond News and would like their group to be listed in the 2013 Show Me Ray County magazine are asked to contact Natalie Lamar at 816-776-5454....
View ArticleCollege scholarship for Ray students at once honors family achievements,...
As a college financial aid administrator I have conducted many financial aid programs for students and parents and have watched as Federal regulations have come and gone; however, the one thing that...
View ArticleVendors 'near capacity' for Saturday Business Expo
Thirty-four area businesses and organizations will be open for business at the Richmond Area Business Expo 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the City Hall gymnasium.
View ArticleThree Orrick players named all-conference
Wellington-Napoleon dominated the boys and girls side of the I-70 Conference during the 2012-13 basketball season, so it is understandable why they landed three Tigers and Lady Tigers to the league's...
View ArticleMelvin Thompson
Melvin Thompson, 87, of Orrick, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO.
View ArticleBearcat golfers shoot low in triangular loss
The Orrick Bearcats were able to finally get the whole squad together for a golf match Wednesday and they responded with one of its lowest team scores in a few years.
View ArticlePoster winners honored at SWCD dinner
The Ray County Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual dinner at the Richmond Shrine Club March 22 at 6:30 p.m. There were a total of 193 in attendance.
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