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A Ray County resident urged the Ray County Commission to clarify what protocol is when loud music continues late into the night near neighboring properties and businesses. The request came during public comment at a recent commission meeting as Megan Pendleton described calls to the sheriff’s department and questioned why one venue may face quiet-time limits while another does not.

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Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series examining a recent community adoption event hosted in partnership with Ace’s Sanctuary & Cat Rescue and the broader work behind the organization’s mission. Part One explores the event and the day-to-day realities of rescue work, while Part Two will cover the deeper challenges, adoption stories and long-term commitment involved in placing cats into permanent homes.

A former Ray County sheriff has filed a civil lawsuit against Ray County Prosecuting Attorney Camille Johnston, alleging statements made during a 2024 county commission meeting were false and harmed his reputation.

A business-as-usual approach helped Richmond roll to a 74-54 courtwarming win over Lexington in varsity boys basketball, Spartans coach Brent Behler suggested. “They focused at practice and did what they were asked to do, and they practiced hard,” he said minutes after the Feb.

It’s not necessarily bad when life doesn’t go as planned, as Richmond varsity girls coach Kaylee Vantrump would probably attest after the Spartans’ 39-37 courtwarming victory Lexington. With 15.5 seconds left in the final quarter of the Feb.

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