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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.
Exchange Bank Building –– built to last
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The building at 101 W. Main Street is situated on the square’s southeast corner, at the intersection of Main and Thornton Streets. Its historical significance dates back to 1853 when J.P. Quesenberry constructed a three-story brick structure on this corner lot to house his grocery and hardware business. Unlike the other buildings on the south side of the square, Quesenberry’s building extends to Franklin Street.
Fire departments battle local blaze
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Richmond Fire Department (RFD) was dispatched to 403 Vine Street for a working structure fire earlier this week. Fire crews arrived in minutes and confirmed the residents were not in the structure.
Board approves rezoning for trap shooting facility
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The Ray County Planning and Zoning Board held its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, in the community room at the Ray County Library. A number of citizens attended to express their views on the agenda items.
Scary, sweet children dress up for Trunk or Treat
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ZELLA WAINSCOTT carries her bag of goodies from the Friends of Richmond FFA Truck or Treat held at Richmond High School..
County to allow marijuana dispensaries
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Ray Countians overwhelming voted to allow marijuana dispensaries in the county by a vote of 6,788 (59.165) No to 4,685 (40.84%) Yes in the November 2 election according to unofficial election results. A vote yes would not allow the dispensaries, and a vote no would allow dispensaries in the county.
FAQ about Veterans Day
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Each November, millions of people recognize the service and sacrifice of military veterans on Veterans Day. Initially commemorated as Armistice Day but renamed Veterans Day in the United States in 1954, the holiday is a federal holiday throughout the country.
8 ways to honor
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Millions of people make considerable sacrifices to protect the freedoms of their fellow citizens. According to the Pew Research Center and data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Census Bureau, there are currently more than 18 million living veterans in the United States. The 2021 Census counted 461,240 veterans in Canada, according to Veterans Affairs Canada.
