“Putting”
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finishing touches The layout for Spartan Ridge at Southview Park Disc Golf Course has been completed by Dynamic Discs and the City of Richmond. Completion of the course is planned for the end of September.
News
Suicide Awareness goal is recognizing warning signs
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September is National Suicide Awareness Month. The goal surrounding the month is to promote awareness of the common warning signs.
City looks for gym floor structural evaluation
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With Richmond City Council’s unanimous approval, Kansas City engineering firm Olsson will conduct a structural evaluation of the city gym floor. The city authorized Olsson to provide a $10,600 scope of services.
Caution flags raised
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Rayville business Ray Rocks Offroad Resort (RROR) off Hwy 10 came before the Ray County Planning and Zoning Board for its one-year conditional use permit review on Monday. Nearly 50 residents surrounding the resort attended the meeting and voiced their opinions – both for and against the resort.
Council seeks bids on water treatment plan
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City officials have started the process of updating Richmond’s nearly 50-year-old water treatment plant, authorizing Kansas City engineering firm Olsson to advertise a $1.4 million improvement plan.
Bridging the Gap
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Missouri Department of Transportation workers tend to the Hwy 10 Bridge this week. The construction is on track to end in November.
MoDOT outlines improvement program
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Two major Ray County bridge projects originally slated for 2027 have been accelerated for 2026. The pavement of MO 10 E bridge will be resurfaced and the guardrail will be replaced from Rte.
Speed radar purchase approved by council
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Richmond Police Chief Scott Bagley proposed the city purchase the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder with Jamar Technologies to collect data for speeding at the latest city council meeting. The council members unanimously agreed to make the $5,369 purchase of the radar.
Take time to assess yourself; those around you
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According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), there are an average of 132 suicide deaths per day and an estimated 1.70 million suicide attempts in 2021. Each year during September, we join with others across the country to help bring awareness to suicide and encourage education in hopes of preventing suicide. Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month is a chance to take time to stop and assess yourself and those around you to ensure those who need help have access to it, but what do you do if someone you love may be having thoughts of suicide? Learn about #BeThe1To’s five evidence-supported action steps to take if someone you know is in crisis below.
