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Rich Hill is a small town in Bates County, Missouri, known as the "Town That Coal Built." Since 2008, this blog has been digging through old newspapers, county histories, family photos, and community memories to piece together the stories of the people, businesses, churches, and events that shaped Rich Hill — from its coal-mining boom years to the present day. Here you'll find everything from town-defining moments (train depot ambushes, natural gas jubilees, the founding of local churches) to the quieter stories of the people who called Rich Hill home — including a few who went on to leave their mark on the wider world. Have an old photo, a family story, or a correction? I'd love to hear from you — reach out at beardonme@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

August 24, 1972 Rich Hill Newspaper


Charley Ross catches big fish -everybody says later on Charley catches a bigger fish then this one.



Charley Ross topped his record by catching this 74 pound cat fish out of the Big Osage this past weekend. Charley had previously caught fish weighing over thirty pounds. This is the biggest he has ever caught and is only a few pounds off the records.
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