OHS golfers take fourth at Plattsburg
The Orrick Bearcats had solid finishes in each competition to put them in fourth place at Thursday's Plattsburg Invitational.
View ArticleLord willin', 'Flood of '93' author coming to town
One of my favorite things about growing up as a country girl was all the catch phrases you could hear on any given day.
View ArticleOrrick golfers ninth at Chillicothe
The Orrick Bearcats held their own against much larger schools at Thursday's Chillicothe Invitational held at the Green Hills Golf Course.
View ArticleJennett Marie Roberts
Jennett Marie Roberts , 58, departed this earth as a guardian angel April 29, 2013 at her home in Richmond, surrounded by loving family and friends.
View ArticleArea students rebuild fire station
The Excelsior Springs Area Career Center, which draws students from Orrick, Polo and five other school districts, teaches real-world, employable skills.
View ArticleOrrick FFA opens new greenhouse, plant lab to the public
Orrick High School FFA formally opened its new campus greenhouse and plant laboratory Tuesday.
View ArticleArea hoops standouts to play in annual Lions game Saturday
When the Missouri Lions Club All-Star basketball games tips off Saturday evening, there will be a good selection of area talent on display.
View ArticleWet spring adds stress, uncertainty to planting season
The official rain gauge for Ray County recorded 7.54 inches in May - not including what fell after 7 a.m. Friday.
View ArticleOrrick FFA officers win honors in public speaking
Two Orrick FFA members attended the Missouri FFA public speaking academy held June 4-6 on the University of Central Missouri campus in Warrensburg.
View ArticleMemories still shine brightly for one-room Sunnyside School
I spend many hours researching most of my history stories, but this story came to me and I didn't have to do anything but sit back and read all about it because Lorna Dooley Oliphant did the research...
View ArticleLocal woman's information enabled Union troops to turn Bloody Bill Anderson's...
Editor's note: In conjunction with a recent Civil War exhibit hosted by the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, area historian Brent Beckett researched several local war stories - researching and...
View ArticleWeek of July 1
Beginning at 5:15 p.m. with weigh-in, Weight Watchers will meet at the Ray County Health Department, 820 E. Lexington St., Richmond.
View ArticleJo's Jottings: Offutt family reunion draws members from 15 states, Mexico
As I mentioned in my last column, I do have more information about the Offutt reunion.
View ArticleWeek of July 8
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ray County Quilts of Valor Sewing Group will meet at All About Quilting, 108 Wollard Blvd. in Richmond.
View ArticleWeek of July 15
Beginning at 5:15 p.m. with weigh-in, Weight Watchers will meet at the Ray County Health Department, 820 E. Lexington St., Richmond.
View ArticleWeek of July 29
Beginning at 5:15 p.m. with weigh-in, Weight Watchers will meet at the Ray County Health Department, 820 E. Lexington St., Richmond.
View ArticleWeek of August 5
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. with weigh-in, Weight Watchers will meet at the Ray County Health Department, 820 E. Lexington St., Richmond.
View ArticleWeek of August 12
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ray County Quilts of Valor Sewing Group will meet at All About Quilting, 108 Wollard Blvd. in Richmond.
View ArticleOrrick enrollment numbers slightly higher
Superintendent Aerin O'Dell reported that enrollment at Orrick had very slight increase as the new year began recently.
View ArticleMystery water leak adds $160 to Orrick woman's bill
Orrick resident Patricia Norcross told the city council Sept. 9 that her most recent water bill was five times the usual amount, jumping from the usual $40 to around $200.
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