The fact that boys from Raymore-Peculiar High School were the last Cass County team to be competing in the fall sports campaign, did not slow the Panthers down as they began play in the 2020-2021 winter season last week. To read full story PLEASE buy the Dec. 10 edition of the Raymore Journal.

The Raymore Police Department lobby will remain open. You can call the police to make a non-emergency report or to obtain a report at 816-331-0530. To read full story PLEASE buy the Dec. 10 edition of the Raymore Journal.

BELTON, MO. — Belton Regional Medical Center — part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading and most comprehensive healthcare provider — announced today that the Outpatient Sports Medicine and Rehab Clinic, currently located at the hospital, and the Kansas City area’s 10th CareNow Urgent Care will open at 1300 E. North Ave. in Belton. To read full story PLEASE buy the Dec. 10 edition of the Raymore Journal.

The weather was relatively nice for the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting event on Dec. 4. For most residents attending the event, the climate was room temperature, literally, as this year’s ceremony was held virtually. To read full story PLEASE buy the Dec. 10 edition of the Raymore Journal.

On Sunday, November 8, 2020, Cass County 4-H held the annual awards banquet at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. It was a fun event where 4-H clubs, members, families, and businesses that support 4-H were recognized. To read full story PLEASE buy the Dec. 3 edition of the Raymore Journal.

While the Raymore-Peculiar football team wrapped up the 2020 Missouri High School Activities Association’s fall season by winning the Class 6 state championship, other Cass County high schools got their feet wet indoors with the beginning of the 2020-2021 basketball season. To read full story PLEASE buy the Dec. 3 edition of the Raymore Journal.

What’s most important to you on the school calendar? The Ray-Pec School District Calendar Committee is currently constructing a draft calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. To read full story PLEASE buy the Dec. 3 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Like many residents’ workweek, the Raymore city council’s meeting on Thanksgiving week was short and sweet. In addition to discussing unfinished and new business, city officials also discussed the new format for this year’s Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting event. To read full story PLEASE buy the Dec. 3 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Panthers shut out DeSmet 23-0 for Class 6A championship For the first time in school history, the Raymore-Peculiar High School football won the Missouri Class 6 state championship this past Saturday, shutting out DeSmet 23-0 to earn its fourth state championship this century. To read full story and see more championship game photos PLEASE buy the Dec. 3 edition of the Raymore Journal.