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Hardin still dealing with iron problems in water system
Another month goes by and the small city of Hardin is still facing problems with its water system. At last month’s regular Board of Aldermen meeting, Public Works Director Larry…
Nixon’s budget proposal cuts Extension offices
Last week’s State of the State speech by Gov. Jay Nixon did not have a lot of good news for the Missouri Farm Bureau and the University of Missouri Extension…
Two women seriously injured in accident
Two Richmond women were seriously injured on Friday when their car collided with a runaway trailer. Kelly A. Lee, 49, and Jacey N. Lee, 19, were taken to Centerpoint Hospital…
Pot bust nets 58 plants
The Ray County Sheriff’s Department seized 58 marijuana plants from the property of a rural Ray County man yesterday afternoon. The man was placed on a 24-hour hold and will…
County 911 assessment says employee retention should be focus
Both area 911 dispatch centers have received the results of a state conducted assessment of their respective operations. Ray County 911 dispatch released the results of their assessment late last…
Ray County 911 preparing for the next generation of emergency service
Technological advances are constantly putting 911 systems behind and in a catch up mode, but Ray County 911 is preparing. At the County 911 monthly board meeting last week, Director…
It’s raining cats and dogs
The Ray County Humane Society, located at 210 College Street, in Richmond currently has 21 dogs and 12 cats ready for adoption. Some of the dogs have been with the…
Richmond Salvation Army top thrift store in region
Salvation Army Major Richard Carroll announced the Richmond Salvation Army as “the number one thrift store in Kansas and western Missouri” at the Wednesday, Jan. 28 Program Bellringing Award Ceremony…
City gives green light to tax holiday for appliances
The Richmond City Council decided to go green for a week. The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday was enacted last year and will be effective April 19 through April…
Work on EE Highway bridge resumes
EE Highway bridge construction workers continued their work on Wednesday after taking the day off on Tuesday due to cold temperatures and snow. The bridge that spans a railway was…
