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Breen shares insight into Ray County food insecurities

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Food insecurity is becoming more common in Ray County, with hundreds of families relying on local food pantries each month and donations steadily declining. Due to the increase in food pantry usage while available resources are shrinking, Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray County Executive Director Suzan Breen is taking initiative aimed at education, awareness and longterm solutions.

Jail project continues amid repairs, staffing concerns

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Ray County’s ongoing jail renovation project remains on track as officials work through building repairs, staffing shortages and equipment procurement issues. During a recent Ray County Commission meeting, Sheriff Gary Blackwell provided updates on the facility’s progress, noting construction is moving forward despite a major oversight which required a contractor to rework a portion of the bid.