SALT LAKE CITY – The following local residents have earned a degree from Western Governors University (WGU). To read full story PLEASE buy the July 25 issue of the Raymore Journal.

TOPEKA, KS — More than 300 incoming Washburn University students received a freshman academic scholarship. These renewable scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and an ACT composite score of 21 or higher. Scholarship award amounts range from $500 to $5,000 based on academic performance. To read full story PLEASE buy the July 25 issue of the Raymore Journal.

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation would like to honor outstanding individuals who exemplify the values, tradition, and successes of Raymore-Peculiar High School. To read full story PLEASE buy the July 25 issue of the Raymore Journal.

At Grace Early Childhood Center in the Belton School District, families can enroll their students in a variety of infant, toddler, and preschool programs. One of those classrooms is a part of Missouri’s Preschool Program (MPP). To read full story and see more pictures PLEASE buy the July 25 issue of the Raymore Journal.

Cass Co – On Wednesday around 11:00 a.m. deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle in the 2000 block of Meadowlark Drive in Harrisonville. After a brief chase the vehicle became disabled at the intersection of Meghan Drive and Meadowlark Drive. The driver fled from the vehicle and ran into a field south of the neighborhood. To read full story PLEASE buy the July 25 issue of the Raymore Journal.

The City of Raymore is conducting a blood drive next Wednesday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centerview. To read full story PLEASE buy the July 25 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Michelle Sumler, a math teacher at Belton High School, has been named a Regional Teacher of the Year by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). To read full story PLEASE buy the July 18 issue of the Raymore Journal.

The Raymore-Peculiar School District is committed to its mission of “preparing EACH student for a successful and meaningful life.” To read Dr. Monsees full letter PLEASE buy the July 18 issue of the Raymore Journal.

The Belton Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the award of $1,000 to Downtown Belton Main Street, Inc. which was made possible through a grant won for a local arts related project. This year DBMSI brought the first Art Walk to Main Street on Saturday, June 8 with 10 great artists, rock painting, face painting, chalk art, music and several businesses also participated with art displays and DIY classes. To read full story PLEASE buy the July 18 edition of the Raymore Journal.