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Postseason play has begun for Cass County high school sports

Teammates congratulate Belton High School’s John Murphy after he scores one of the Pirates’ nine runs in their Class 6, District 7 playoff game against Lee’s Summit West. Belton lost the game 12-9 to end its 2022 season. (Trissi Hardin/Raymore Journal) Postseason play has begun for Cass County high school sports BY CHRISTIAN D ORR The 2022 postseason action is completely underway for all of the high school teams across the state of Missouri and Cass County teams are no different. Just as the spring seasons presented multiple highs and lows with weather and getting events...

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Raymore-Peculiar orchestra students

Raymore-Peculiar Orchestra Students By Raymore Journal staff Raymore-Peculiar orchestra students performed on May 12 at the Worlds of Fun Festival of Music and received a “2” (excellent) rating from the judges. The group includes East Middle School 8th graders; South Middle School 8th graders; and Ray-Pec High School students. The orchestra teachers are Briana Bennett and Kymbre Resler. Latest News

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Dog park finally coming to Raymore; future of animal shelter discussed

Dog park finally coming to Raymore; future of animal shelter discussed By Raymore Journal staff It has been a long time coming, but Raymore may soon be home to a new dog park and an improved animal shelter. For more than a decade, Raymore city leaders have discussed building an off-leash dog park for local canine owners. Discussions go back to at least 2009. However, there is still no dog park in the city. The wait may be over. On Monday, May 16, the city council held a joint work session with the Parks and Recreation Board to finally move forward with a dog park. Plans are preliminary as...

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Jaydon Shuler awarded Mary Sibley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution scholarship

Jaydon Shuler awarded Mary Sibley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution scholarship By Raymore Journal staff Jackie Kreisel, Mary Sibley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Chair, stands with Jaydon Shuler from Pleasant Hill High School, who was awarded the 2022 Mary Sibley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution scholarship. The award is based on academic excellence, school and community involvement, and the completion of an essay on General Order No. 11 and the Burnt District. Latest News

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Cass Career Center presents end-of-the-year awards

Harrisonville High School senior Ella Shelton receives her certificate after being named the Outstanding Ag Senior during the 2022 Cass Career Center end of year awards. Cass Career Center presents end-of-the-year awards By Raymore Journal staff Cass Career Center students received numerous honors during the Senior Excellence Ceremony, which took place on the evening of May 4. Students from ten school districts received awards. Each program at Cass Career Center recognized an Outstanding Senior. Those recognized were Harrisonville senior Ella Shelton, agriculture; Drexel senior Caleb Kasper,...

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Ascension Chiropractic opens on Sunrise Drive

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Touch-a-Truck at Raymore Activity Center a success

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U.S. House primary campaign finds home in Raymore

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Police pursuit in Raymore ends in Longview Lake

20220512-sheriff-pursuit-lake-1 Police pursuit in Raymore ends in Longview Lake By Raymore Journal staff Around 12:30 Wednesday morning, May 4, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle in Raymore near Ward Road and County Line Road.  The vehicle began speeding away at which time the deputy deployed his Grappler device and stopped the vehicle. The driver refused to exit the vehicle, struck the patrol car nearly hitting one deputy, and sped away at a high rate of speed. Deputies continued pursuing the vehicle that was partially disabled...

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