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Gary Blackwell will take the helm as the new Ray County Sheriff after garnering 2,209 (50.98%) of the 5,201 ballots cast in the August 6 election, according to unofficial election results. Reports show only 33.9% (5,201) of the 15,362 registered voters in the county voted in the race, according to Ray County Clerk Heather Maulsby.

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The District 21 State Senate race saw Republican Kurtis Gregory take the majority of votes with 14,940 (56.63%), followed by Doug Richey with 11,442 votes, or 43.37%. Gregory will face Democrat Jim Bates, who was unopposed, in the November 5 general election.

Richmond resident Boy Scout Jasper Gay presented a U.S. Flag Retirement Box to Ray County Presiding Commissioner Billy Gaines at the Ray County Courthouse.

The Missouri State Auditor’s Office (MSAO) has released a report revealing misconduct following an audit of the City of Excelsior Estates. The audit was initiated in response to a whistleblower complaint and revealed $37,000 in improper payments.

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The Humane Society of Ray County (HSRC) recently purchased a building which will become the future home and permanent location of the shelter, located at 104 N. McCart Street in Richmond.