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The Ray County Library is putting a focus on community engagement this summer. The library has been selected by the American Heart Association to receive a grant program dedicated to combating high blood pressure in rural areas. This will allow the library to promote local health resources and educate residents about hypertension, improving the health of the community.

Jessica Backs was recently selected as the Central Region Teacher of the Year on the University of Central Missouri campus. Backs, a third grade teacher at Sunrise Elementary in Richmond, secured her nomination for this award when she was selected as Richmond R-XVI’s Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024 in May by the Richmond R-XVI Administration.

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Ray County Coroner candidates Andrew Buck and Bart Willim, responded to questions during the recent Richmond News political forum. Willam’s daughter, Ashlee Kirkham, represented her father.

Shirkey Nursing and Rehab recently held a political luncheon to discuss the nursing home crisis in Missouri. State representatives Peggy McGaugh and Terry Thompson, along with state senate candidates Kurtis Gregory and Doug Richey, listened to area nursing home directors speak on issues facing housing for the elderly.

Three Missouri State Senate District 21 candidates attended The Richmond News’ political forum, including Democrat Jim Bates and Republicans Doug Richey and Kurtis Gregory. The candidates were asked screened questions submitted by the public and were given two minutes each to provide their answers.

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