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Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from February 1, 2024 to February 2, 2024. Thursday, February 1 At 12:05 a.m., Ryan Anthony Pierceall, 36, of Independence, MO, was arrested for property damage – 1st degree – damage to motor vehicle with intent to steal; trespass – 1st degree; stealing/ larceny/theft.

This is the final of a two-part series sharing the history of Henry Giles, a Ray County slave who fought in the last battle of the Civil War. Ray County Genealogical Association (RCGA) member and historian Jarodd Stansberry presented the Giles family information.

Three locals expressed excitement about their new paths in life as they graduated from 34th Ray County Drug Court recently. The Richmond courtroom was filled with the graduates — Bradlee Adams, Rachel Tarrant and Michael Merriman — and their supporting families.

Updates on the Early Childhood Center (ECC), a project near Dear Elementary, were shared during a recent Richmond R-XVI School District Board meeting. Cam Hinton, a representative with Hollis and Miller Architect, said the construction fencing is up and that Dear Elementary staff will start seeing more action.

Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. By making exercise part of their day-to-day routines, people of all ages, including men and women over the age of 65, can greatly improve their overall health.