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With no funding available to rebuild and concerns about falling debris, the Henrietta overpass has been approved for demolition. Ray County commissioners voted to move forward with the demolition during a recent meeting after months of discussion about the future of the structure.

A recent public forum hosted by the Ray County Sheriff’s Office in Camden brought residents together for an evening of questions, discussion and direct interaction with law enforcement. The forum was originally scheduled to be led by Sheriff Gary Blackwell, who was called away in response to an accidental death investigation.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a twopart series highlighting a Ray County Voices podcast episode featuring local plumbing professionals. Part One covers typical plumbing problems, maintenance and pitfalls for homeowners, while Part Two discusses selecting qualified plumbers, their training and experience and what distinguishes local businesses.

Residents again pushed for answers from Ray County Commissoners regarding public records access and the enforcement of county regulations. During a recent commissioners meeting, discussion returned to the handling of potential violations of county regulations and the Sunshine Law request process.

As interest in the Richmond Farmers Market continues to grow, organizers are considering relocating the event to increase visibility and create more opportunities for vendors and community participation.

The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is continuing to warn Missourians about ongoing scam text messages falsely claiming to be from the Missouri Department of Revenue or “Missouri DMV.” These fraudulent messages often state the recipient has received a “Final Enforcement Notice” regarding overdue traffic tickets and threaten penalties if payment is not made immediately.

Ray County commissioners are pushing Union Pacific Railroad to replace the 216 Bridge after residents described safety risks, travel delays and restricted access caused by the bridge’s collapse. The issue was recently discussed during a public forum with residents and Missouri Department of Transportation (Mo-DOT) officials, where community members explained the loss of the bridge has affected daily travel and emergency access for families living along West 216th Street.