February 2023

Ray County Coalition discusses zoning, taxes

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The attorneys we’ve talked to say, if we put zoning and inscriptions more on a microbusiness than a liquor store, then they’re going to have a lawsuit because we are treating them unfairly. ~ Presiding Commissioner Billy Gaines Prevention Specialists for the Ray County Coalition, Deborah Neel and Emily Barnes recently met with area residents regarding multiple community topics.

RAY COUNTY SHERIFF

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Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from February 5, 2023 to February 12, 2023. Sunday, February 5 Sydnee Hendrix, 27, of Independence, MO, was arrested for operating motor vehicle without financial responsibility, and failure to appear.

State: Landowners reminded to update hunting permits

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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri landowners who get nocost or reduced-cost deer and turkey landowner hunting permits that it may be time to reaffirm or update the property information submitted to MDC. Under the MDC Landowner Permit Application process, Missouri landowners with at least 20 acres must submit information for their qualifying properties to MDC in order to receive free or reduced-cost landowner deer and turkey permits.