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Staffing, safety discussed at Camden forum

1 month ago By Miranda Jamison

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.

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Local experts discuss plumbing issues

1 month ago By Miranda Jamison

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.

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Road to gold

1 month ago By News Staff

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Pastor’s Perspective

1 month ago By Rev. Kirk Griebel

And he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised,” says Second Corinthians 5:15 My favorite Bible verses are the ones that pack a lot into a few simple words. Second Corinthians 5:15 does that. It sums up the entire Christian faith and life by reminding us that since Jesus died for us, we live for him.

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Residents continue pressing county on enforcement, transparency

1 month ago By Miranda Jamison

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.

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Farmers Market considers move to boost visibility

1 month ago By Miranda Jamison

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.

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Department of Revenue flags ongoing text message scam

1 month ago By News Staff

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.

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Students reflect on lessons learned from Reality Fair

1 month ago By Miranda Jamison

As Richmond Middle School eighthgraders worked through budgeting scenarios, the experience brought new awareness to everyday expenses. The activity was part of the school’s Reality Fair, where eighth-grade students were assigned a career and a monthly income, then rotated through a series of stations simulating real-world financial decisions.

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