Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series, with the first having published in the Jan. 5 edition.

Every year comes and goes with the old, new, disappointing and uplifting news; all shown in Ray County. From a jailbreak, marijuana talk, school programs, summer fun and warrant issues – the newspaper was filled to the brim with local and engaging news articles. Taken directly from the pages of the Richmond News, what follows in a monthby- month look back at the last half of 2023…

July 7

Ray County Museum accepts a Landau carriage donation. To honor her husband, Claire Smith donated the 1800s Landau carriage from Germany. Her husband was Donald Ray Smith.

Ray County Commissioners approved a $1,000 bid to stabilize walls in the Ray County Jail.

July 14

Ideal Industries Inc. opened a recycling center structure. The structure allowed more recyclable items for the community.

July 28

The Ray County Sheriff’s Office created a bus stop in Henrietta near the jail for inmates.

Aug. 4

K9 Nova joi…