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Body RICHMOND – On June 25, the Fishing River covered the intersection at Northview Drive and Brookwood Street, getting into yards and basements, and surrounding the residence at 200 Northview.

Body HENRIETTA – A dusty, sun-baked gravel parking lot and rolled razor wire atop chain link fences surround parts of what looks like a metal shed. “It is basically a Morton Building,” Undersheriff Steve Mendoza said outside the Ray County Jail in Henrietta.

Body RICHMOND – Summer school has attracted a much larger group of students, more than 360, this year versus last, Superintendent Greg Darling said. “We have great results in summer school.

Body RICHMOND – The annual American Celebration, including fireworks, is set to take place Friday, July 2, at Southview Park, 333 E. South St.

Body The Richmond Kiwanis Club has been active. Kiwanians want to serve the Richmond area and make it better. They provided a donation and volunteers for Richmond’s Trick or Treat Street (Halloween). Members volunteered to pick up litter in Hamann Park last fall.

Body RICHMOND – The Richmond Board of Education is taking steps to improve facilities and instruction, Superintendent Greg Darling said. “We’re going to do a long-term facility plan,” he said, “so that we keep current.

Body RICHMOND – The car is not new, but a used car will do for Ray County Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan Dickey.

Body RICHMOND – What seemed a surprisingly low bid for jail architectural service received unanimous Ray County Commission support Monday. The commission received a maximum bid of $5,000 from HMN Architects, Overland Park, Kansas.