Hardin man receives 25 years in plea agreement
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A Hardin man has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges involving child sexual abuse, resolving three Ray County criminal cases through a plea agreement. Brant K.
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Four seek Ray County presiding commissioner seat
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Four candidates are seeking to become Ray County’s next presiding commissioner, though only three will appear on the Aug. 4 primary ballot. The candidates are Ben Aldrich, Brianna Rock, Ronald White and Gary Wilhite. White, who is running as an independent, will appear on the November general election ballot.
Residents seek relief from dust, deteriorating street
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A petition seeking improvements to a section of 84th Street has been submitted to Ray County officials after residents raised concerns about worsening road conditions and excessive dust. The petition was presented during public comment at a recent commissioner’s meeting by Michael Vassmer, who asked officials to consider improvements to the section of 84th Street between South Point Drive and Highway 210.
Funeral director builds on family legacy
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Serving others during some of life’s most difficult moments is a family tradition a Richmond resident looks to carry forward. Ashlee Willim-Kirkham recently earned her Missouri funeral director’s license, officially becoming the third generation of her family to serve the community through funeral service.
Woods looks to continue serving as circuit clerk
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Ray County’s circuit clerk race will not feature a contested election this August, but voters will still decide whether to return the incumbent to office. Michelle Woods is seeking re-election as Ray County circuit clerk in the Aug.
Newly licensed director shares funeral profession realities
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Earning a Missouri funeral director’s license marked a milestone for a Richmond resident, who offered a closer look at what goes into becoming a funeral director and serving families through funeral service.
McGaugh outlines Healthy SNAP delay, legislative update
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The statewide rollout of Missouri’s Healthy SNAP initiative has been delayed by several months after the Missouri Department of Social Services extended the program’s implementation date to Feb. 15, 2027.
MDC encourages outdoor adventures over Independence Day
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With Independence Day coming up in July and other semiquincentennial celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging people to look for red, white and blue in nature through a holiday hike, bird-watching, backyard fun, fishing and other outdoor activities. MDC offered the following suggestions for finding red, white and blue in nature: • Red royal catchfly flowers • Male summer tanagers
Extra Exposure: Community Bank of Missouri Car Show
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