Ray County Voices

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,...

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #interviews #journalism #newspapers #Tebow #football #Missouri #RayCounty #nonprofit #Chiefs #KansasCity #Denver #Broncos #NFL #profootball 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&nbsp...

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #audio #museum #JesseJames #BobFord #history #Missouri #OldWest #bankrobbers #RayCounty 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 seco...

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #museum #museums #chamberofcommerce #newspapers #journalism #Missouri #RayCounty 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 C...

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...

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...

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #audio #lawenforcement #policing #Missouri #GeorgeFloyd #policebrutality #corrections #penalsystem #RayCounty 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 mi...

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #audio #newspapers #journalism #smalltown #Missouri #ExcelsiorSprings #RayCounty #ClayCounty #water #mineralwater #flooding #rain #summer 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. N...

"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 , Doniv...

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. Orrick coach Kirk Thacker and student-athletes Jonathon Harris , Kirra Vaughn and Addison Chapman comment on the four-day-a-week change. Richmond boys tennis players Gabe Baker , Drew Isaacson and Felix De Hesselle , and coach...

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #pickleball #commentary #editorial #sports #music #prince #nirvana #KansasCity #Minneapolis #Iowa #ClearLake #BuddyHolly #Seattle #KurtCobin #DaveGrohl #golf #Scotland #flying #boats 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...

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...

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. 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 Univ...

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 follo...

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #introducing #newspapers #journalism #music #2022 #retirement #rebranding #reboot #Missouri #RayCounty 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...

Some Ray County educational leaders and seniors discuss graduation-related topics. Orrick band director Jayson Moll shares memories of some previous graduation ceremonies, prepping for this year's ceremony and the effects of graduation on Orrick's school band.  Orrick senior Blake Buchanan discusses his decision to pursue academics and football at Benedictine College, an NAIA-affiliated schoo...

#podcast #podcasting #media #journalism #automobile #cars #music #bands #marchingbands #medicine #chiropractic #doctor #Missouri #awards #RayCounty #trucks #transportation #motorcars Community Excellence Award recipients/representatives Rob Swofford , Jeff Clymore , Dr. Brad Richey are interviewed. Credits: Host: Shawn Roney Producers: Sharon Donat , MIranda Jamison , Shawn Roney Sales director: S...

#podcast #podcasting #newspapers #media #journalism #church #education #school #highschool #charity #holidays #Christmas #Methodist #Episcopal #Missouri #RayCounty "Ray County Voices" examines  a few area holiday traditions. And one soon-to-be holiday tradition.  Guests: Brandon Quick , Richmond High School principal, discusses the fundraising campaign Raise the Roof to assist families i...

We combine the observance of America's two major November holidays, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, as U.S. Army veteran Jeff McFadden and Marine Corps veteran Sandy Myerchin recall their respective stints in the military and share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving season. Notes: The Veterans Day coverage provided by Richmond News editor-in-chief Jack "Miles" Ventimiglia, mentioned near t...

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #media #journalism #commentary #movies #horror #horrormovies #Halloween #2021  #Missouri  For those who couldn't get enough of Halloween 2021, series host S hawn Roney of the Richmond News shares some of the results of the Richmond News' Halloween-related poll questions that were posted in October on its official Facebook page. He also discusses his top...

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #media #journalism #9/11 #2021 #September #RayCounty #Missouri #firefighters #lawenforcement #disasters #NYC #NewYork #disasterresponse #GroundZero In September 2021, the Richmond News and its sister newspaper, The Excelsior Springs Standard, published "Red, White and Blue," a three-part special issue commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and honoring area f...

#fyp #fypage #fypyoutube #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #crimeandjustice #jail #sheriff #missouri #taxes The pros and cons of a proposed jail tax, to be voted on Aug. 3, 2021, by Ray County voters, are explored. Sheriff Scott Childers provides background on conceiving the proposal, his arguments for voting yes and related topics. Ray County resident J.D. Pierce discusses his involvement with the i...

#fyp #podcast #podcasting #summertime #fall #activities If you're looking for something fun to do during the summer (or other times of the year) in Ray County, Missouri,  here are some options: Hardin 150: A postponed celebration of Hardin's sesquicentennial, slated for July 30-Aug. 1. Troy Rust, who heads the Hardin 150 planning committee, discusses the upcoming festival and whether Hardin 1...

#podcast #podcasting #Missouri #graduation #highschool #highschoolgraduation #2021 "Ray County Voices" honors members of the Class of 2021: In the leadup to graduation, student-athletes discuss multiple issues, including what high school was like, their feelings about graduating and life after high school. Those interviewed include Adrian Church and Sophia Farnan, both of Richmond High School; Con...

#RayCoVo #podcast #podcasting #MushroomFestival #RichmondMissouri "Ray County Voices" provides a taste of what to expect for the latest Mushroom Festival in Richmond, overseen this year by the non-profit organization Friends of the Farris: Justin Wrisinger , Friends of the Farris board president, discusses changes to the festival and other event topics.  Sara Seidel   discusses the Chalk...