BELTON — The City of Belton has approved development plans for a 95-room Avid Hotel by Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG). To read full story PLEASE purchase the February 14 issue of the Raymore Journal.

Dennis Clark of Peculiar said he generally plays most Missouri Lottery Draw Games, but he had never won more than $50 or so. to read full story PLEASE purchase the February 14 issue of the Raymore Journal.

Cass Co – A double fatal house fire in rural Cass County is currently under investigation in the 18000 block of S. Shimel Rd. Strasburg Missouri. To read full story PLEASE purchase the February 14 edition of the Raymore Journal.

The Raymore-Peculiar High School wrestling team has been busy of late, but with this being the end of the season, things are just beginning to heat up for the Panther grapplers as they begin work on postseason action.   To read full story and see more pictures PLEASE purchase the February 7 issue of the Raymore Journal.

“Little things” cost Ray-Pec basketball in 57-55 loss to Blue Springs. To read full story PLEASE purchase the February 7 issue of the Raymore Journal.

The Raymore-Peculiar School District has achieved a 98.7 percent score on its Annual Performance Report (APR) from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). To read other infromation from the Ray-Pec District News PLEASE purchase the February 7 issue of the Raymore Journal.

For those who have pre-registered, the 2019 Father-Daughter 2019 Valentine’s Ball will be this Friday, Feb. 8. The Ball will be from 7-9 p.m.where dancing, games and enjoyment for dads and daughters is scheduled. ● City Hall’s front entranc is closed for construction. To read more details about the City of Raymore PLEASE purchae the February 7 issue of the Raymore Journal.

Peculiar City Board of Aldermen held its regular meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. To read full story PLEASE purchase the February 7 issue of the Raymore Journal.

On January 28, Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character in communities including schools, districts, families, workplaces, and sports, designated 87 schools and 3 districts in 18 states as State Schools of Character for 2019. To read more about Belton schools’ honored PLEASE purchase the February 7 issue of the Raymore Journal.