Rayville man out on bond Charges include Burglary, resisting, tampering, stealing
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Bond was reduced for a Rayville man facing two felonies and two misdemeanors following his appearance in Ray County Court. Levi M.
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Ray County 4-H holds awards banquet
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The 2024 Ray County 4-H Recognition Event recently took place at the Eagleton Civic Center. The reception was sponsored by the Richmond Farm Bureau, the Richmond Rotary Club, FCS Financial, and the Ray County 4-H Council.
RPD receives grant money for new gear
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A bill to accept $7,405.08 in grant money for police terrorism prevention equipment has been approved by the Richmond City Council. The funds were made available through Missouri Department of Public Safety’s Fiscal Year 2024 State Homeland Security Program Counter Terrorism Officer (CTO) Equipment Grant.
American Legion honors veterans
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Richmond American Legion Post 237 recently hosted a heartfelt Veterans Day service to honor the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. The event began with a solemn flag-raising ceremony accompanied by the stirring notes of the national anthem. Participants then recited the Pledge of Allegiance and joined in prayer, reinforcing the values of patriotism and unity.
Seniors safeguard mental health
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No one is immune to issues that can adversely affect their mental health, including men and women nearing retirement age and those who are already retired. Though the term “golden years” suggests life in retirement is one sunny day after another, many individuals 60 and older are dealing with mental health issues.
ESH shares winter blues insight
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As the colder months draw near, Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) is taking the opportunity to raise awareness about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition that can significantly impact mental health during this time of year.
Thompson works to restore retired teachers benefits
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Missouri teachers, along with some police officers and firefighters, face reduced incomes during their retirement years due to current federal guidelines, which jeopardizes their quality of life. Due to this, Missouri State Representative Terry Thompson is advocating for federal legislation to address this issue and has assisted thousands of Missouri teachers in joining the effort.
Deer season opens this weekend
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Ray County is part of the state’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone and hunters are required to take harvested deer or at least the head of any deer harvested on Nov. 16-17, 2024, to the mandatory CWD testing site at 16306 Highway 13 in Richmond.
