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Shop With A Sheriff

Body RICHMOND – About twice as many people this year versus last received help through the Ray County Shop With a Sheriff program, organizer Melissa Perkins says while signing in families at Walmart.
THE LATE Jeff Perkins – a sheriff’s sergeant who led the Shop With a Sheriff program – loses his life to natural causes in October. His wife, Melissa Perkins, steps up to continue the effort. From left are Melissa Perkins, Natalie and Journey Perkins, Mollie Perkins, Wendy Essig and Logan Perkins.

Falls avoidable

Body OMAHA, Nebraska – Kent McGuire, safety and health coordinator at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Science, said falls are often caused by slips or trips.
FALLS can be avoided by embracing safety-first measures and thinking. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

An issue-by-issue look at 2020 (part 1)

Body RICHMOND – For those who have lived through – • The Cold War, while learning to hide under classroom desks as protection against atomic bombs; • The Civil Rights Movement with protests, beatings and murders, and the assassinations of John Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther...
AT TEQUILA JALISCO, restaurant doors remain open and Heraldo Hacentio waits on Janis Kincaid during the pandemic. A few days later, all Ray County restaurants close to walk-in customers. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

Data reveals cases, deaths from virus

Body RICHMOND – Area nursing homes recorded dozens of COVID-19 cases and several deaths, based on ProPublica reporting. “This is data the nursing home itself is reporting to the federal government,” ProPublica Deputy Managing Editor Charles Ornstein stated Monday by email.

Missouri minimum wage increases Jan. 1

Body JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations reminds the public the state’s minimum wage rate will rise to $10.30 per hour, effective Friday. Pursuant to Proposition B – which a majority of Missouri voters approved Nov.
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Superintendent says thanks to public

Body An open letter: A year ago at this time, we were getting ready to celebrate Christmas with no idea what COVID-19 was or what was ahead of us in 2020. The year of 2020 has been a year like no other for us all as individuals, family members and community members.
GREG DARLING SUPRINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

For unto you is born this day ... a savior

Body While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
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House recognizes Dale’s service

Body RICHMOND – Ray County Eastern Commissioner Allen Dale received a House resolution of recognition, upon his pending retirement, from state Rep. Peggy McGaugh during the commission’s Dec. 18 meeting.
RAY COUNTY Eastern Commissioner Allen Dale receives a House resolution of recognition, upon his pending retirement, from state Rep. Peggy McGaugh during the commission’s Dec. 18 meeting. Behind them stands Presiding Commissioner Bob King. JANIS KINCAID | Submitted photo

Extension wants members

Body RICHMOND – Voting age Ray Countians may engage with the University of Missouri Extension Council in Ray County at the Thomas Eagleton Civic Center, 1015 W. Royle St., Richmond.
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