Co-hosts Shawn Roney and Sophia Bales chat briefly, with topics including a rundown of the audio clips to come and Shawn discussing a recent bout of arthritis. Clips related to the the Richmond High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony are shared. Speakers are Russ Green , retired Richmond News sports editor; inductee Kyle Carroll ; D'Tanyon Maxwell , who introduces inductee and brother Quinton Maxwell ; and inductee Chantel Rimmer Thaxton . The segment also includes Elizabeth Barnt's...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 3
#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #audio #lawenforcement #policing #Missouri #GeorgeFloyd #policebrutality #corrections #penalsystem #RayCounty Show co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney chat for a bit in the podcast studio at the Richmond News offices, and Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers talks with Sophia about his plans to help address county mental health issues. (Note: Interview includes mild profanity.) Notes: To see Sophia's photo, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/sheriff-w...
Jun 23, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 3
#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #audio #newspapers #journalism #smalltown #Missouri #ExcelsiorSprings #RayCounty #ClayCounty #water #mineralwater #flooding #rain #summer Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney chat with each other and then interview Brian Rice , former Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard publisher and current Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce director, about Waterfest. Notes: For more information about Waterfest, visit https://visitexcelsior.com/waterfest/. Correction ...
Jun 16, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 3
"Let's Chat, Pts. I and II" Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss concerts, astronomical ticket prices, Gen Z's relationship to music and high school graduation ceremonies . "Beyond the News Pages" Madalyn Norton, Mason Kusters, Cody Bowers and Haylee Weber are among those featured. "Spikes, Strikes and Soundbites" Clips of Aidan Ivison, Mason Kusters, Matt Habermehl , Nick Persell , Donivin Williams , Eli Steele and Dayne Loftin are featured. "Look to the West" Clips of Carter Pitts, Pr...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Series co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss the Orrick R-XI School District's decision to go to a four-day-a-week class schedule, effective the 2023-24 school year. Orrick coach Kirk Thacker and student-athletes Jonathon Harris , Kirra Vaughn and Addison Chapman comment on the four-day-a-week change. Richmond boys tennis players Gabe Baker , Drew Isaacson and Felix De Hesselle , and coach Brett Terry discus some firsts for their program. Richmond boys golfer Morgan Battagler and coach M...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 1
#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #pickleball #commentary #editorial #sports #music #prince #nirvana #KansasCity #Minneapolis #Iowa #ClearLake #BuddyHolly #Seattle #KurtCobin #DaveGrohl #golf #Scotland #flying #boats Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard sports editor Shawn Roney reads two of his column pieces that were published in March 2023 in the Richmond News. Notes: The readings of "Golf goals find spots on bucket list" and "Pickleball sparks urge to travel again" include minor revisio...
Apr 08, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Excerpts from the Ray County 911 Board meeting/forum, held in late February at the courthouse, are shared. Segment 2: “Strikes, Spikes and Soundbites” Interviews with athletes and coaches from the three schools the Richmond News covers (Richmond, Hardin-Central, Orrick) near the end of the Missouri high school basketball and boys wrestling seasons, and coaches at the beginning of the spring sports season are shared, with minor edits. Segment 3: “Look to the West” Excelsior Springs varsity baseba...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 3Ep. 5
David Stephens expresses concerns to Wood Heights city leaders in audio recorded during a city government meeting. Co-host Sophia Bales shares her thoughts about tattoos in her “One-on-One” column. Richmond High School student-athletes Jack Gogue and Eli Steele , and Richmond varsity football and baseball coach Nick Persell discuss Gogue’s decision to sign to play football at New Mexico State University. Richmond varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Jermain discusses achieving his 300th win at Ri...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Our first episode of 2023 features ... The announcement of the names of our new segments: "Beyond the News Pages"; "Spikes, Strikes and Soundbites"; "Look to the West"; "Let's Chat." Audio of the Ray County Commission meeting of December 2022, recorded by Richmond News staffer and series co-host Sophia Bales. Interviews of Richmond varsity girls and boys baksetball coaches following their respective opening-round wins in the Richmond Winter Classic, recorded and conducted by Richmond News sports...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 3
#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #introducing #newspapers #journalism #music #2022 #retirement #rebranding #reboot #Missouri #RayCounty The Richmond News reboots "Ray County Voices" after several months' hiatus. Listeners to get know Sophia Bales , Richmond News general assignment reporter and program co-host. Shawn Roney , co-host and Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard sports editor and manager of online content, discusses format changes. Credits: Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat ,...
Dec 28, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Some Ray County educational leaders and seniors discuss graduation-related topics. Orrick band director Jayson Moll shares memories of some previous graduation ceremonies, prepping for this year's ceremony and the effects of graduation on Orrick's school band. Orrick senior Blake Buchanan discusses his decision to pursue academics and football at Benedictine College, an NAIA-affiliated school in Atchison, Kansas. Trey Cavanah, Hardin-Central superintendent, discusses the school's upcoming gradua...
May 02, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 1
#podcast #podcasting #media #journalism #automobile #cars #music #bands #marchingbands #medicine #chiropractic #doctor #Missouri #awards #RayCounty #trucks #transportation #motorcars Community Excellence Award recipients/representatives Rob Swofford , Jeff Clymore , Dr. Brad Richey are interviewed. Credits: Host: Shawn Roney Producers: Sharon Donat , MIranda Jamison , Shawn Roney Sales director: Sharon Donat Editing: Shawn Roney Music director: Shawn Roney Music featured: "Loop for a Bebop Bisho...
Mar 15, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 9
#podcast #podcasting #newspapers #media #journalism #church #education #school #highschool #charity #holidays #Christmas #Methodist #Episcopal #Missouri #RayCounty "Ray County Voices" examines a few area holiday traditions. And one soon-to-be holiday tradition. Guests: Brandon Quick , Richmond High School principal, discusses the fundraising campaign Raise the Roof to assist families in need. Launched this year, the intention is for Raise the Roof to be an annual fundraiser during the holiday se...
Dec 21, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 8
We combine the observance of America's two major November holidays, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, as U.S. Army veteran Jeff McFadden and Marine Corps veteran Sandy Myerchin recall their respective stints in the military and share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving season. Notes: The Veterans Day coverage provided by Richmond News editor-in-chief Jack "Miles" Ventimiglia, mentioned near the end of the episode, is in the Richmond News' Nov. 19 print issue. It includes a front-page story,...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 7
#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #media #journalism #commentary #movies #horror #horrormovies #Halloween #2021 #Missouri For those who couldn't get enough of Halloween 2021, series host S hawn Roney of the Richmond News shares some of the results of the Richmond News' Halloween-related poll questions that were posted in October on its official Facebook page. He also discusses his top 10 favorite horror/thriller films. Notes: Follow the Richmond News on Facebook for more Halloween-related poll ...
Nov 09, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 6
#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #media #journalism #9/11 #2021 #September #RayCounty #Missouri #firefighters #lawenforcement #disasters #NYC #NewYork #disasterresponse #GroundZero In September 2021, the Richmond News and its sister newspaper, The Excelsior Springs Standard, published "Red, White and Blue," a three-part special issue commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and honoring area first and second responders. The "Red" section was published Sept. 10, followed by the "White" sectio...
Sep 28, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 5
#fyp #fypage #fypyoutube #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #crimeandjustice #jail #sheriff #missouri #taxes The pros and cons of a proposed jail tax, to be voted on Aug. 3, 2021, by Ray County voters, are explored. Sheriff Scott Childers provides background on conceiving the proposal, his arguments for voting yes and related topics. Ray County resident J.D. Pierce discusses his involvement with the issue, his arguments for voting no and related topics. Notes: The Ray County Sheriff's Office's Faceb...
Jul 17, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 4
#fyp #podcast #podcasting #summertime #fall #activities If you're looking for something fun to do during the summer (or other times of the year) in Ray County, Missouri, here are some options: Hardin 150: A postponed celebration of Hardin's sesquicentennial, slated for July 30-Aug. 1. Troy Rust, who heads the Hardin 150 planning committee, discusses the upcoming festival and whether Hardin 150 will inspire the town to resume staging an annual spring or summer festival, among other topics. Dirt-t...
Jun 28, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
#podcast #podcasting #Missouri #graduation #highschool #highschoolgraduation #2021 "Ray County Voices" honors members of the Class of 2021: In the leadup to graduation, student-athletes discuss multiple issues, including what high school was like, their feelings about graduating and life after high school. Those interviewed include Adrian Church and Sophia Farnan, both of Richmond High School; Connor Tabora and Gracie Gibson, both of Hardin-Central High School; and Bishop Grimm of Orrick High Sc...
May 28, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
#RayCoVo #podcast #podcasting #MushroomFestival #RichmondMissouri "Ray County Voices" provides a taste of what to expect for the latest Mushroom Festival in Richmond, overseen this year by the non-profit organization Friends of the Farris: Justin Wrisinger , Friends of the Farris board president, discusses changes to the festival and other event topics. Sara Seidel discusses the ChalkWalk, a new activity. Haley Williams , city of Richmond recreation director, discusses the 5K run and 1-mile fun ...
Apr 23, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 1
#podcast #podcasting #Missouri #RayCounty #sports #prepsports #basketball #wrestling Expanding on Part I, Part II traces the journeys of the winter sports programs the Richmond News covers through the postseason (and in a few cases, the end of the regular season) through interviews with coaches and players. Notes: Music: "Loop for a Beebop Bishop, No. 1," "Loop for a Beebop Bishop, No. 2," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by a solo incarnation of the musical collective Sacred & Secular. Us...
Apr 05, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #wintersports #varsity #basketball #wrestling As the end of the winter sports season approaches, Richmond High School coaches and athletes from the school's basketball and wrestling programs comment on team and/or individual progress since the season began in November. Notes: To be a sponsoring business or a supporting patron of this podcast series, contact Sharon Donat, media specialist with the Richmond News and Town & Country Leader, by email at sharon@lead...
Feb 16, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 11
#podcast #podcasting #Missouri #RayCounty #firstresponders #hardware #veterinarian Some winners of the Community Service Awards, a contest staged by the Richmond News and its sister newspaper, The Excelsior Springs Standard, that allows readers to recognize Ray County and Clay County individuals, businesses and other entities, comment on their honors and discuss issues related to their respective professions. Those appearing, and their categories, are as follows: Capt. J essica Bennett , represe...
Jan 15, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 10
#podcast #podcatsing #Christmas #holidays #ChristmasinJuly #Missouri #RayCounty #COVID #pandemic #religion #hospitals Spiritual and mental health professionals discuss the challenges the coronavirus pandemic is posing during the 2020 holiday season, particularly to students and the elderly. They also offer ways to deal with the COVID/holiday stress combo. Guests: Bill Purcell, a church pastor, consultant and a chaplain to nursing home residents and terminally ill patients, discusses the effects ...
Dec 10, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 9
#Missouri #RayCounty #elections #2020Elections #GeneralyAssembly #politics #politicians A wrap-up of the 2020 general elections and a look ahead to 2021, featuring ... Gary Wilhite, who discusses his return to the Ray County Commission following his commanding win on Election Day in the western commissioner's race, among other topics. Ray County Clerk Glenda Powell, who discusses voting preparation, the mood at the polls, voter participation and lessons learned from the general elections. State ...
Nov 10, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
#elections #RepublicanParty #DemocraticParty #LibertarianParty #Congress #politics The finale of a three-part election preview episode concludes with question-and-answer sessions with two of the candidates in the race to represent Missouri's 5th Congressional District, which includes Ray County: Robin Dominick, a Libertarian; and incumbent Emanuel Cleaver II, a Democrat. Notes: For more information about Robin Dominick, visit https://www.robindominick.com/. For more information about Congressman...
Oct 26, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 7
#podcast #podcasting #elections #2020 #RayCounty #Missouri Scott Childers and incumbent Garry Bush -- the two candidates in the Ray County sheriff's race -- provide their respective stances on issues that include the sheriff's role in addressing the issues of rogue law enforcement officers and the opioid epidemic . This is the second part of a three-part election preview. Part III is scheduled to go live Oct. 26. Notes: To learn more about Scott Childers, visit https://scottchildersforraycountys...
Oct 19, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
#podcast #podcasting #2020 #Elections #2020Elections #Missouri #RayCounty #RichmondMissouri Ron White , Karl Carter and Dave Powell -- the three candidates in the Ray County eastern commissioner's race -- provide their respective stances on issues that include the county's role in fighting the opioid epidemic and in addressing pandemic-related issues. This is the first part of a three-part election preview. Part II is scheduled to go live Oct. 19, with the finale slated for Oct. 26. Notes: Ron W...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 7
#RayCounty #podcast #podcasting #education #8ManFootball Hardin-Central superintendent Trey Cavanah discusses the start to his district's school year. Brayden Schick, a Hardin-Central student and member of the Norborne Hardin-Central 8-man football team, briefly discusses the feeling of getting to play sports again during the coronavirus pandemic. Norborne Hardin-Central coach Kirk Thacker briefly discusses how coaching sports again has helped him cope with changes in his family life. Richmond s...
Sep 10, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #charity #RichmondMissouri #Missouri Connie Taylor and Phil Hutchison with the Bridge of Hope-Richmond discuss the services Bridge of Hope provides and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the non-profit organization. Donna Payton, Humane Society of Ray County president, provides some background on the Humane Society, providing service in a COVID-19 world and other topics. Phillip Powers, Ray County director of the Salvation Army, discusses multiple topics, i...
Aug 10, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
