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Body Sophia Bales and Truman Harris are planning to wed in June! Sophia is the daughter of Serena and Joseph Bales of Lexington. She is the maternal granddaughter of Patricia and Cecil Borjas and paternal granddaughter of Carolyn and Edwin Sutton.

Body Three residents are vying for the one available seat on the Ray County Hospital and Healthcare Board. The candidates — Gretchen “Bush” Edwards, Jessica McMillan and Justin Wrisinger.

Body Near Dear Elementary in Richmond, construction fences are erected for the Early Childhood Center (ECC) coming 2025. Dear Elementary Principal Dr. Marlaine Boyd spoke about a recent meeting with CB Construction Services (CBCS), the construction team and their work on the site.

Body A vehicle stop by Ray County Sheriff Deputy Cody Kay resulted in unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia charges in late February. After a 24-hour hold, the Kansas City man and a Carrollton woman were both released due to charges not being filed within the necessary time frame.

Body After yet another victim of gun violence was reported, Richmond City Police Officers were dispatched to the Ray County Hospital. The recent shooting of a Richmond man marks the second shooting in a matter of three weeks in the city.

Body After three years in office and nearly one year following the start of the Work Inmate Program, former Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers is under criminal investigation and is on paid administrative leave.

Body to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. Maybe I need to go back to school.

Body Richmond High School (RHS) theater department is presenting its version of the play, Little Women, the Civil War story of love and family, based on Louisa May Alcott’s American classic. The play will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 1516, and at 2 p.m.

Body Did you know that taking time to improve your sleep quality is a great way to improve your mental health? Quality sleep allows your brain to process emotions, thoughts, and memories. Good sleep also improves your thinking and learning skills and helps your overall well-being.

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