RAY COUNTY SHERIFF
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Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from August 4, 2023 to August 14, 2023. Friday, August 4 At 10:53 a.m., Pricilla Alexandra Gonzalez-Edwards, 34, of Lawson, MO, was arrested for probation violation.
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‘One last chance’ extended … again
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After six months of problems with the Ray County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) handling of warrant entries, the Ray County 911 Board issued yet another “one last chance,” the third one, to be exact. In spite of promises each month from Sheriff Scott Childers and 911 dispatch, the departments continue to have issues getting the job done correctly.
Council approves fiber construction
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Staff Writer United Services, Inc. is investing $9 million in the Richmond system, expanding 80 miles in fiber optic internet services locally.
Residents’ heat packs courthouse
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Although Ray County Commissioners were advised against the purchase of new property — for supposed placement of a mental health facility and jail — by Ray County Prosecuting Attorney Camille Johnston, other county officials and many residents, the group chose to table the topic rather than doing away with the idea. Water district staffer Jim Richey, Tri-County Mental Health CEO Tom Petrizzo and attendees that were content with their choice on the “land for the mental health and jail” topic and yet, chose to table the topic rather than doing away with the matter.
Superintendent’s Corner
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Spartan Families: Welcome to the 2023-24 year, our start date is Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Teachers welcomed
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Dear Elementary teacher Tricia Slade of Richmond will be teaching first grade and coaching softball as an assistant coach for the Lady Spartans. “I am so excited to be at Dear Elementary.
Inmates assist with projects
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With the goal of helping those in the community and giving inmates a purpose, Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers created an ‘Inmate Work Crew.’ The crew works on projects in the county at no charge to the recipient of the services. Childers made a video on the Ray County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page explaining the mission behind the crew’s work and it’s received a lot of positive responses.
City partners with MARC
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The City of Richmond, in partnership with Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Solid Waste Management District, to host an “Electronic Recycling Event” at Richmond City Hall. This event was discussed at an earlier meeting and all residents of Richmond and Ray counties residents can dispose of permitted unwanted electronic devices.
