March 2021

RICHMOND – A COVID-19 outbreak at the Ray County Jail sen several staff members and employees home, Sheriff Scott Childers said March 18. Eleven people – six inmates and five employees – tested positive for the virus, he said.

RICHMOND – The 911 board heard criticism from Sheriff Scott Childers in January when he did not get money for more communication equipment. The board responded in February, saying the department got communication equipment money under the former sheriff and must address more pressing issues; and Childers is having another go at explaining his position.

JEFFERSON CITY – A bill proposed by state Sen. Denny Hoskins, whose district includes Ray County, would incentivize movie crews to film in Missouri.

RICHMOND – Contested city council and school board races, almost non-existent in much of Ray County, in this area involve only two Richmond City Council wards. Rob Brash faces 2nd Ward incumbent Deanna Guy.

Charles E. Buford passed away on Feb.

Jerrolyn “Jerry” Parker, 77, of Raytown, died March 15, 2021, at St. Luke’s East.

Ronald Dean “Ron” Anderson, 73, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away March 21, 2021, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was born Sept.

Thank you for the coverage of my work on HB 1065 No Excuse Absentee voting being debated in the Missouri General Assembly. I would like to clear up some possible confusion brought up by your readers who have contacted me regarding the difference between early voting and no-excuse absentee voting.