Ray County Voices

#podcasting #podcast #KansasCityChiefs #journalism #retirement #Canada #AustraliaCo-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss ...Recent stories in the Richmond News and its sister newspaper, The Excelsior Springs Standard, including the retirement of Barb Nolker from Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance , and a visit to the Richmond News offices by Kearney High School students Cody Hoessel and Ella Conway.What Shawn would say, if asked to give a high school commemcement address. Dreams of retirement, including Shawn's dreams of being an international snowbird and Sophia's dreams of gardening.An update on the renovation work being done to the community gym at Richmond City Hall.Notes:Sophia's story on Cash Adams appeared in the Richmond News' Feb. 22 print edition. To read it, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/super-bowl-mass-shooting-victim-plans-live-life-fullest. Sophia's story on Nolker's retirement appeared in the March 1 print edition. To read it, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/lifestyle/final-retirement-leads-new-journey. Sophia story's on the visit by Hoessel and Conway appeared in The Standard's March 1 print edition and the Richmond News' March 8 print edition. To read it, visit  https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/broadcast-students-seek-journalism-insight.Shawn's column that mentions the visit by Hoessel and Conway appeared in the March 8 print edition of the Richmond News and The Standard. To read it, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/index.php/sports/its-not-time-summer-sports-yet. The stories and commentary are free to view through March 25, 2024. Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusic director: Shawn RoneyMusic: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & Secular; "O Canada," music composed by Calixa Lavallee, performd by Sacred & SecularSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #RichmondNews #journalismSeries co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney talk with Cody Hoessel and Ella Conway, students and journalists at Kearney (Mo.) High School, about what it's like to publish a weekly newspaper and a monthly podcast.Note:  A story about the visit appeared in the March 1, 2024, issue of The Excelsior Springs Standard. As of March 1, a link was pending. Check back for an update to the description.Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneyMusic: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & SecularSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Ray County Prosecuting Attorney and Christmas fan Camille Johnston discusses her love of the Dec. 25 holiday with co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney. Topics include Christmas songs, Christmas movies and Christmas memories. Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneySongs: "Mother Mary's Minuet in F Major" and "The Night the Angels Danced," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & Secular; "Silent Night," composed by Franz Xaver Gruber (public domain), performed by Sacred & Secular.  Support the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, Undersheriff Steve Mendoza and Detective Joshua Hamner talk with co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney, and co-producer Miranda Jamison about a grant the Ray County Sheriff's Office recently received. Specifically, the law enforcement officers discuss how the funding will help with digital forensics work in investigating crimes against minors involving the use of phones and other electronic communication devices.Notes: To read Sophia's story about the grant, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/lerf-board-approves-19000-sheriffs-department. To read Sophia's follow-up story, published Oct. 27, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/commissioners-clarify-lerf-meaning. Both stories are free to view through Nov.  7, 2023. Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneySupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss all things (O.K., many things) Halloween, including house/yard decorations, favorite macabre/horror/thriller movies and music that's appopriate for fall/Halloween.Notes: To listen to our 2021 Halloween-ish episode, visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/996223/9520478-a-halloween-hangover-episode-or-halloween-leftovers-episode-if-you-prefer."Living Dead Girl" is credited to Rob Zombie. Rockwell was the artist who released "Somebody's Watching Me."To listen to "Halloween" by The Shaggs, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH-Q59geylw.The talisman-themed short story Shawn mentions is titled "The Monkey's Paw," written by W.W. Jacobs. Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneyMusic: Variations on "Last Rites for Emily D's Mind, Loop 1"; "Main Theme from 'The Nun Disappears,' an Imaginary Film by Alfred J. Herrmann"; "Haunted Graveyard Theme from 'The Nun Disappears,' an Imaginary Film by Alfred J. Herrmann"; "A Soul Wanders Through the Afterlife" (For Piano); "Last Rites for Emily D's Mind, Loop 2," composed by Shawn Roney, performend by Sacred & Secular Support the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

The audio of a public forum on a proposed land purchase by Ray County, Mo., held in late August 2023 by the Ray County Commission in Richmond, is featured. Minimal edits. Notes:To read the story by series co-host Sophia Bales that appeared in the Sept. 1 issue of the Richmond News, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/residents-heat-packs-courthouse. Free to view through Sept. 19, 2023.Credits: Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneySales: Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison Editing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneyMusic: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & SecularSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Co-host Shawn Roney conducts a phone interview with speaker Pam Tebow about her appearance at a Bridge of Hope benefit, scheduled for September 2023 in Richmond, Mo.  From the vault: Audio of press conferences  of then-Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley and Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow following a Chiefs-Broncos game in November 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.   Notes:The mewing and purring during the Pam Tebow interview was provided courtesy of KatyPurry, one of Shawn's two cats.The "important day" referred to by Haley was the honoring of military personnel at Arrowhead Stadium. The ballgame took place two days after Veterans Day. Players referred to during the Haley and Tim Tebow press conferences include Matt Cassel, Kansas City's quarterback then.Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneyMusic: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & SecularSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

A new segment, "Your Money, Your Mic," is introduced. Jesse James and Bob Ford are discussed in the debut of this advertiser-paid-for segment, along with a Sept. 9 event at the Farris Theatre in Richmond, Mo., examining the lives and reputations of James and Ford. A second new segment, "Out of the Audio Vault," is introduced. The debut of this segment features an August 2022 interview with Scott Guilkey, Orrick R-XI School District superintendent; and John Haley, Orrick High School principal. Both were starting their employment with the district at the time of the interview.Notes:To see promo art for the forum on James and Ford, visit the Ray County Missouri Genealogical (Geneaology) Association Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/RAYCOGEN. Credits:Co-hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneyMusic: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & Secular; "Annie Lisle," composed by H.S. Thompson, arranged by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & SecularSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Co-host Sophia Bales talks with Cathy Gottsch, manager of the Ray County Museum, about the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce after-hours event the museum and the Richmond News are co-hosting hosting Aug. 24, 2023, at the museum.Notes:To listen to Cathy's first appearance on "Ray County Voices," visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/996223/3685558-ray-county-and-reopening. Credits:Producers:  Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneyMusic: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & SecularSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Segment: "Let's Chat"Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss Sophia's visit to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium to see Taylor Swift in July 2023. Shawn discusses covering summer football training camps for high school sports. Segement: "Beyond the News Pages"Speeches by Richmond (Mo.) Mayor Mike Wright and City Administrator Tonya Willim are shared. Audio from the Ray County 911 Board's July 27 meeting is shared, with Sheriff Scott Childers, board members and other involved personnel discussing errors related to warrants.Sophia reads one of her recently published columns. Segment: "Spikes, Strikes and Sound Bites"Richmond High School student athlete Chris Webb is interviewed during a team 11-man football camp.Scott Dorton and Norman Clevenger III discuss coaching the Ray County Firecrackers competitive softball program. Archers Paige and Trent Logsdon, and Jake Cringan comment on their performances at the Ray County Fair.Segment: "Look to the West"Dantin McBee, a student in the Excelsior Springs School District, discusses his archery and clay shooting performances at the Ray County Fair.Press conferences with Dave Toub, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs are featured.Of note:Shawn was scheduled to cover Norborne Hardin-Central softball camp July 27, but it was called because of excessive heat.Select links:To read Sophia's story about the Taylor Swift crop art, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/index.php/news/orrick-wheat-farm-designed-taylor-swifts-welcome.  To read Sophia's column, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/opinion/importance-intentions.To read Shawn's story on Richmond football training camp, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/index.php/sports/spartans-back-camp.To read Shawn's story on the shooting sports competitions at the Ray County Fair, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/index.php/news/methodical-mcbee-wins-best-show-overall-award-fair. Content free to view through Aug. 8, 2023.Credits:Co-hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusic: Shawn RoneyOpening/closing theme: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & SecuSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Co-hosts Shawn Roney and Sophia Bales chat briefly, with topics including a rundown of the audio clips to come and Shawn discussing a recent bout of arthritis. Clips related to the the Richmond High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony are shared.  Speakers are Russ Green, retired Richmond News sports editor; inductee Kyle Carroll; D'Tanyon Maxwell, who introduces inductee and brother Quinton Maxwell; and inductee Chantel Rimmer Thaxton. The segment also includes Elizabeth Barnt's interview with Quinton Maxwell.   Richmond girls basketball players Emma Hash and Kaylee Pugh, and coach Kaylee Vantrump discuss the team's games in the River Valley Shooutout at Carrollton.Notes: To see Elizabeth Barnt's photo spread of the Richmond High School Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/pictures-entering-hall.To read about the River Valley Shootout, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/rhs-girls-hoopsters-open-summer-out-town.Content is free to view through July 10, 2023.Credits:Hosts: Sopia Bales and Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneySales: Miranda JamisonDrum machine programming: Shawn RoneyOther music: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Shawn RoneySupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Show co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney chat for a bit in the podcast studio at the Richmond News offices, and Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers talks with Sophia about his plans to help address county mental health issues. (Note: Interview includes mild profanity.)Notes:To see Sophia's photo, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/sheriff-works-mental-health-village. To read Sophia's story about the mental health village, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/sheriff-talks-mystery-boxes-behind-jail.Both the picture and story are free to view through June 30, 2023.Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyDrum programming: Shawn RoneyAdditional music: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & SecularSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney chat with each other and then interview Brian Rice, former Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard publisher and current Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce director, about Waterfest.Notes:For more information about Waterfest, visit https://visitexcelsior.com/waterfest/. Clarification: RadioShack still exists; however, most of its brick-and-mortar stores have closed, with most business being done online. For more information about RadioShack, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RadioShack or https://www.radioshack.com/.Episodes of "Under Consideration," the sponsor for this episode of "Ray County Voices," are available on YouTube @Mo-MuttMusic and Dailymotion at https://www.dailymotion.com/Mo-MuttMusic. Credits: Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyHosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyRecording: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyDrum programming: Shawn RoneyOther music: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & SecularSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

"Let's Chat, Pts. I and II"Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss concerts, astronomical ticket prices, Gen Z's relationship to music and high school graduation ceremonies ."Beyond the News Pages"Madalyn Norton, Mason Kusters, Cody Bowers and Haylee Weber are among those featured."Spikes, Strikes and Soundbites"Clips of Aidan Ivison, Mason Kusters, Matt Habermehl, Nick Persell, Donivin Williams, Eli Steele and Dayne Loftin are featured."Look to the West"Clips of Carter Pitts, Principal Christen Everett and Kyra Davidson of Excelsior Springs High School are featured.Notes: Orrick graduation coverage:  https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/ohs-grads-gear-changes-after-high-school.H-C graduation coverage: https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/h-c-graduates-take-stage.Richmond graduation coverage includes the following: https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/graduates-bid-farewell-rhs.Coverage of Dayne Loftin at sectional track: https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/double-fun.Coverage of Donivin Williams/Burnine award: https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/richmond-qb-receives-1st-burnine-scholarship.Excelsior Springs graduation coverage: https://www.excelsiorspringsstandard.com/news/eshs-graduates-celebrate.Material is free to view through June 6, 2023.Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusic/Drum Machine Programming: Shawn RoneySongs: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney; "Annie Lisle," composed by H.S. Thompson, arranged by Shawn Roney; both performed by Sacred & SecularSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

"Let's Chat, Pt. I"Series co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss the Orrick R-XI School District's decision to go to a four-day-a-week class schedule, effective the 2023-24 school year."Beyond the News Pages" Orrick coach Kirk Thacker and student-athletes Jonathon Harris, Kirra Vaughn and Addison Chapman comment on the four-day-a-week change."Spikes, Strikes and Sounbites"Richmond boys tennis players Gabe Baker, Drew Isaacson and Felix De Hesselle, and coach Brett Terry discus some firsts for their program.Richmond boys golfer Morgan Battagler and coach Murray Dennis discuss Battagler recently shooting a hole-in-one at Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond. Hardin-Central student-athlete Hannah Finley discusses setting a personal best in the girls discus."Look to the West"Chief Gregory Dull and Nate Williams, parks, recreation and community center director, approach the Excelsior Springs City Council for requests.Shawn reads his recently published column about his desire to see the sights and play pickleball in the Greater Los Angeles area. "Let's Chat, Pt. II"Sophia and Shawn discuss a story about the apprehension of an escapee from the Ray County Jail in Henrietta and Shawn's LA-themed sports-and-music column. Notes: To read about the change in the Orrick R-XI School District's class schedule, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/orrick-schools-switch-four-day-week. To read about the Richmond boys tennis team's historic victory, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/terry-spartans-get-first-dual-victory. To read about Battagler's hole-in-one, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/battagler-joins-elite-group-golfing-feat.To read about the April 17 Excelsior Springs City Council meeting covered by Elizabeth Barnt, visit https://www.excelsiorspringsstandard.com/news/es-council-new-tax-collection-begin-oct-1. To read Shawn's LA-themed column, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/la-my-pickleball-music-and-sports-watching-lady. Stories about the Ray County Jail escapees include the following, https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/robinson-being-housed-clay-county.Content is free to view through May 7, 2023.Credits:Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyHosts: Sophia BSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard sports editor Shawn Roney reads two of his column pieces that were published in March 2023 in the Richmond News.Notes:The readings of "Golf goals find spots on bucket list" and "Pickleball sparks urge to travel again" include minor revisions. To read the columns as they were originally published, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/golf-goals-find-spots-bucket-list and https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/pickleball-sparks-urge-travel-again. Free to view through April 14.  Credits:Producers: Sharon Donat, Sophia Bales, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyScrpiting, editing, drum machine programming: Shawn RoneySupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Segment 1: “Beyond the News Pages”Excerpts from the Ray County 911 Board meeting/forum, held in late February at the courthouse, are shared. Segment 2: “Strikes, Spikes and Soundbites”Interviews with athletes and coaches from the three schools the Richmond News covers (Richmond, Hardin-Central, Orrick) near the end of the Missouri high school  basketball and boys wrestling seasons, and  coaches at the beginning of the spring sports season are shared, with minor edits.Segment 3: “Look to the West”Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach Aaron Holst comments on the Tigers' combined no-hit victory March 17 over William Chrisman, an Independence, Mo.-based high school. Excerpts of March Excelsior Springs City Council meetings are shared.Segment 4: “Let’s Chat”Series co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss what it was like covering some of the stories that were published in March 2023.News and sports notes: Read the 911 Board story here, https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/911-board-addresses-ongoing-warrant-issues.Read the district basketball coverage and spring sports preview stories here, https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports.The sports stories referenced and Sophia's story about the 911 Board meeting/forum are free to read through April 7, 2023.Follow the Richmond News on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews/.Credits: Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyHosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyMusic: “God Bless Hardin,” composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & SecularTo advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda when you call)Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude")https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]")https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]")https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "MidnSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Segment 1: “Beyond the News Pages”David Stephens expresses concerns to Wood Heights city leaders in audio recorded during a city government meeting.Co-host Sophia Bales shares her thoughts about tattoos in her “One-on-One” column.Segment 2: “Strikes, Spikes and Soundbites”Richmond High School student-athletes Jack Gogue and Eli Steele, and Richmond varsity football and baseball coach Nick Persell discuss Gogue’s decision to sign to play football at New Mexico State University. Richmond varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Jermain discusses achieving his 300th win at Richmond and Gogue’s record-setting 55-point night Feb. 17 against Carrollton. Richmond varsity girls basketball coach Kaylee Vantrump, and players Trinidy Fisk  and Sydney Appleberry discuss Fisk's record-setting night Feb. 10 at Lexington.Series co-host Shawn Roney reads his Feb. 10 “Prep to Pro” column.  Segment 3: “Look to the West”Civic leaders and citizens discuss a proposed entertainment district during a Feb. 21 Excelsior Springs City Council meeting. Segment 4: “Let’s Chat”Bales and Roney discuss recent story assignments. News and sports notes: Read the Stephens/Wood Heights story here, https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/resident-asks-answers-council-meeting.  Read the Bales column here, https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/opinion.Read the Gogue signing story here, https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/index.php/sports/gogue-goes-gridiron-after-high-school. Read about the Gogue and Jermain achievements here, https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/milestones-reached-seniors-honored-during-richmond-carrollton-hoops-doubleheader. (Side note: The 48 points mentioned by Jermain refers to the most points in a boys game, set in the 1980s by Jason McKinney.) Read the Fisk story here, https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/index.php/sports/letting-it-rain. Read the Roney column here, https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/richmond-pickleball-super-bowl-qbs-future-maybe.Read about the proposed Excelsior Springs entertainment district  story here, https://www.excelsiorspringsstandard.com/news/allowing-open-alcohol-containers-downtown-considered. Stories are free to read through March 6, 2023.Credits: Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyHosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneySupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

Our first episode of 2023 features ...The announcement of the names of our new segments: "Beyond the News Pages"; "Spikes, Strikes and Soundbites"; "Look to the West"; "Let's Chat."  Audio of the Ray County Commission meeting of December 2022,  recorded by Richmond News staffer and series co-host Sophia Bales. Interviews of Richmond varsity girls and boys baksetball coaches following their respective opening-round wins in the Richmond Winter Classic, recorded and conducted by Richmond News sports editor Shawn Roney. A commentary about the Damar Hamlin cardiac arrest incident, written and recorded by Shawn Roney.Audio of a presentation about design ideas for a proposed new version of Lewis Elementary School in Excelsior Springs, recorded by series co-producer Miranda Jamison. Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss recent assignments in the "Let's Chat" segment. Story/commentary links:https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/area-pastor-requests-commissioners-put-restrictions-marijuana-usage (news story, published Jan. 6, Richmond News, covered in the "Beyond the News Pages" segment)https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/explosive-first-quarter-powers-spartans-rwc-opening-victory (Richnmond varsity girls basketball, published Jan. 27, Richmond News, covered in the "Spikes, Strikes and Sounbites" segment) https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/gogue-pours-40-spartans-trounce-tigers (Richmond varsity boys basketball, published Jan. 27, Richmond News, covered in "Spikes, Strikes and Soundbites")https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/hamlin-tragedy-evokes-memories-former-ray-countians (sports column, published Jan. 6, Richmond News, covered in "Spikes, Strikes and Soundbites")https://www.excelsiorspringsstandard.com/news/district-leaders-get-peek-plans-new-lewis-building (news story, published Jan. 13, The Excelsior Springs Standard, covered in "Look to the West" segment)https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/care-and-adoption-animals-main-goal-humane-society-0 (news story, published Jan. 13, Richmond News, covered in "Let's Chat")https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/gift-keeps-giving (news story, published Dec. 30, Richmond News, coveredin "Let's Chat")FB link, https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews/Content in the above links is free to view through Feb. 6, 2023.Notes:Billy Gaines also is among those heard during the Ray County Commission meeting.Credits:Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon DoSupport the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"

The Richmond News reboots "Ray County Voices" after several months' hiatus.Listeners to get know Sophia Bales, Richmond News general assignment reporter and program co-host. Shawn Roney, co-host and Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard sports editor and manager of online content, discusses format changes.Credits:Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyHost/Scripting/Editing/Engineering: Shawn RoneyAd Sales: Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison Music: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney; "Auld Lang Syne," traditional, arranged by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & Secular. Notes: To be a sponsoring business or a supporting patron of "Ray County Voices," contact Sharon Donat at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454; or Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com. Support the show To advertise on "Ray County Voices," contact Miranda Jamison at miranda@leaderpress.com or (816) 637-6155 (ask for Miranda); or contact Sharon Donat, Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard general manager, at sharon@leaderpress.com or (816) 776-5454 (ask for Sharon) Follow the Richmond News on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nc6GhIkLCLAZ46_RNU1IRhGodxp2GC07I&feature=share (album: "In Solitude") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nIgxmzNslUhSLf8FNofg--rwogPA9d_QU&feature=share (album: "Peas in a Pod: Music from Two Podcasts [And Elsewhere]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDkw4LJXcOHKUFfAx-FEQhK8i8kdgRU8s&feature=share (single: "Miles the Monk, Minister of Musical Mantras [Version A]") https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m-FVGa59O4x__s2nL8IkKPax-depJPD_A&feature=share (single: "Midnight Moonlight Meditations [Baring My Soul Version]"