Ray County officials and residents recently gathered to celebrate a milestone as ground was broken for the new Ray County 911 Emergency Dispatch Center. The modern facility will replace the aging dispatch building at 102 West North Main Street and is designed to provide secure, uninterrupted service during any emergency. The groundbreaking ceremony included remarks from project partners and local officials who reflected on the years of planning that made the project possible. Representatives from Centric Construction Group LLC joined Ray County 911 staff, board members and community leaders at the site on East Main Street and Matt Waller Drive. “We’re really excited about this project,” stated Brad Wade of Centric Construction Group LLC. “I know it’s been at least a few years, if not more, in the works to get this project to where it’s at today. We’re excited to break ground here this morning and start construction with some big machines in the next couple of weeks. This is a really…