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Obituary Judith “Judy” Kay Keen

Obituary for Judith “Judy” Kay Keen By Raymore Journal staff Judith “Judy” Kay Keen was born July 6, 1941 to S.L. “Jack” and Kathleen Carter Keen in Kansas City, Missouri. Judy was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church since 1947. As a part of this membership, she taught Sunday School for 20 years. Judy was also a member of the choir for many years. Judy graduated from Raymore High School in 1959. Her class was the last class to graduate from Raymore High School before the consolidation of Raymore and Peculiar. As her children began to attend...

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Chick-fil-A versus China Star Restaurant

Chick-fil-A versus China Star Restaurant By Raymore Journal staff Chick-fil-A wants to build a new location in Raymore, but China Star appears to be getting in the way. During a work session on Monday, Feb. 7, the Raymore City Council discussed the property located at 1918 W. Foxwood Drive. There is some high interest in the property, but the current tenant stands in the way. Currently, China Star is the tenant in the sole building occupying the two lots. The tenant’s lease, which is good for another four years, includes both parking lots. Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A has expressed interest in the...

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American Legion to meet February 16 at Belton Police Department

American Legion to meet February 16 at Belton Police Department By Raymore Journal staff The American Legion Unit 488 and Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 7:00pm. This will be held at the Belton Police Department, 7001 E. 163rd St., Belton, Missouri. Current and prospective new members including spouses, mothers, wives, daughters, and granddaughters of all branches of the United States Military, veterans, and present-day service men and women are cordially invited to attend. Latest News

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Ray-Pec All-State Band and Choir performers

Jonny Reque Ray-Pec High School singers Ray-Pec All-State Band and Choir performers By Raymore Journal staff Congratulations are in order for a Ray-Pec High School freshman who made Missouri’s All-State Band and five students who made the All-State Choir. Raymore-Peculiar High School Freshman Jonny Reque performed with the All-State Band on Jan. 29 during the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference in Osage Beach, Mo. Jonny was selected 4th chair percussion in the All-State Band and was the only freshman to make the percussion section. Congratulations to the...

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Council, Planning Commission discuss vision of Raymore

Council, Planning Commission discuss vision of Raymore By Raymore Journal staff Recently, the Raymore City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint meeting to make sure both are on the same page when it comes to the future of the city. What does the future of Raymore look like? Moderated by City Attorney Jonathan Zerr, the Jan. 31 joint meeting asked the council and commission to answer and discuss four questions about the future of Raymore. The idea behind the exercise is to ensure that city staff and officials are steering the boat in the same direction. Topics of discussion...

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2021-2022 Missouri High School winter sports seasons

2021-2022 Missouri High School winter sports seasons By Raymore Journal staff The 2021-2022 Missouri High School winter sports seasons are heading down the home stretch of their seasons as teams make their final preparations for the postseasons in each respective sport. The District wrestling tournaments will be conducted this weekend while the 92nd annual Missouri State High School Activities Association state wrestling tournament will be conducted next weekend in Columbia while the 4th annual MSHSAA girls’ state wrestling tournament will also be next weekend in Columbia. The boys and girls...

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Local artist’s ‘Angels of Inspiration’ inspires cancer survivors

Local artist’s ‘Angels of Inspiration’ inspires cancer survivors By Raymore Journal staff Cancer can be the source of both fear and inspiration, depending on how each individual approaches the topic. For local artist Vincent T. Fallis, his wife’s, Mia, battle with cancer is the source of inspiration for his art. Fallis’ “Angels of Inspirations” is the latest art exhibit being featured in the City Council Chamber Gallery. An encaustic photographer, his 11 original works of art pop to life, visually and emotionally. Models for each of the photos are cancer survivors. Their stories are included...

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Nearly 10% of new Missouri jobs created by medical marijuana industry

Nearly 10% of new Missouri jobs created by medical marijuana industry By Raymore Journal staff Petitions to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Missouri are making the rounds. That can potentially mean good things for the state’s economy after a recent report reveals that the legalization of medical marijuana has created nearly one in 10 new Missouri jobs. State government data shows 77,600 jobs were created from December 2020 to December 2021. According to the Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade Association (MoCannTrade), nearly 7,000 jobs were created in Missouri’s first full year...

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Gladys “Terry” West Winter

Gladys “Terry” West Winter By Raymore Journal staff UPDATE: Services have been changed to: St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church 333 South Davis, Maryville, MO Monday, April 18, 2022 – 11:00 am Can be live streamed at www.stgregorysmaryville.org Born on January 23, 1922 in Manhattan, Kansas, Terry was a gentle, gracious lady who was a devoted wife and loving mother who passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Terry spent 28 years traveling with her husband and children during her husband’s Air Force career which meant doing many moves on her own. She knew what it...

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