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Two teens injured in crash Sunday night
Two local teenagers suffered moderate injuries last night in a two car accident. Nicholas Jones, 18, of Richmond and Vanessa Palier, 17, of Richmond were both transported by Ray County…
Young girl’s quick actions saved her mother’s life
Most five-year-olds don’t face the critical decision of whether to call 911 or not, but Samantha Osborn of Lawson found herself in that very predicament on July 16, 2005 when…
Smashing surprise
High winds knocked down part of this old maple tree on Daugherty Road in rural Ray County on Saturday. The tree fell onto a car (not shown), caving in the…
Christmas memories from the battlefield
Korean veteran Ira Anderson, Jr. spent two Christmases in Korea after receiving his draft card March 13, 1951. Joining the Army, hoping to be a paratrooper, Ira ended up at…
Local Salvation Army still struggling to get to goal
The evidence of leaner times showed up in the most current totals, according to Margaret Burton, treasurer of the Richmond Salvation Army. “They’re quite a bit more than normal,” Burton…
Ray County Coalition receives national attention
The Ray County Coalition’s aggressive efforts the last couple of years have paid off in national recognition. The group has learned it will be recognized by the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions…
Ice machine
City crews work on a water main break in front of US Bank on North Main Street in Richmond Wednesday. At one point, witnesses said the water shot up 30…
Secret Santa surprises two women in Richmond
He wasn’t wearing a red suit, but he was Santa just the same. At least that is the sentiment of several Salvation Army shoppers who were approached by a stranger…
Richmond man pleads guilty to sexual misconduct
A Richmond man who is awaiting a court date on felony statutory sodomy and child molestation charges has pled guilty to a misdemeanor sexual misconduct charge. David Hendricks withdrew his…
County walking tightrope formulating next year’s budget
The line is already forming at the Ray County Commissioner’s chambers because it’s budget time. Commissioners held a public hearing last week, and different county entities are taking turns making…
