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Local veterinarians, Richmond pair for pet clinic
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Finding time to vaccinate and tag your pets can be challenging, so Renfro Veterinary Services and the City of Richmond have partnered to simply the process. The agencies have been partnering for over 30 years to host the Annual Pet Clinic, even before Dr. Jonathan Renfro started his business.
Fire chief talks firework safety
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With the goal being the safety of area residents, Richmond Fire Chief Mark Sowder discussed fireworks safety as the Fourth of July is nearing. As locals prepare for barbeques and fireworks shows – the chief reminds residents of the dangers of fireworks.
5,100 Bibles make their way to the Philippines
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In early June, volunteers from local churches and youth groups, along with Kansas City area engineers and printing experts, assembled and packed 5,100 Bibles. A missionary awaits the arrival of the package in the Philippines, concluding the 2023 Bible Conference.
RAY COUNTY SHERIFF
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Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from May 31, 2023 to June 1, 2023. Wednesday, May 31 At 2:19 p.m., Anthony Manzo, 53, of Kansas City, MO, was arrested for failure to display plates on motor vehicle/trailer.
Ray County resident faces felony charge
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Excelsior Springs business owner Melynda Casey, 47, of Polo, Mo., is facing a felony charge of abuse or neglect of a child. According to the probable cause statement written by Ray County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Detective Celeste Kaiser, Casey stated she had last seen her daughter (MRS) on June 12, just after midnight after arguing with her regarding food being snuck into her room.
Sheriff works on Mental Health Village
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Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers uses a pickaxe to dig into the hard ground around the “mental health village” at Ray County Sheriff’s Department. The village will have three 975-square-foot boxes dedicated to counseling, one outdoor bathroom with plumbing and a debriefing building. “It’s coming along,” said Childers. “The inmates who are assisting are working hard.” Childers said the money to build the village comes from a statemonitored account in which monies spent in the commissary by inmates are deposited. Childers is only allowed to spend monies on projects intended to help inmates. The sheriff said the assistance provided by professionals would not only benefit inmates, but first responders and people of the community as well.
Humane society adds outdoor play yard for animals
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What better way to give a dog freedom than room to play outdoors? All animals, in and out of shelter care, deserve space to roam and play. The Humane Society of Ray County (HSRC) board of directors had a vision that was barking to be heard — a play yard.
Kids and cannabis don’t mix
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Intending to spread child safety awareness with cannabis products, Ray County Coalition (RCC) members and Missouri Poison Control Center (MPCC) community outreach coordinator and guest speaker Amanda Ruback discussed unwanted consequences. She hosted a presentation via Zoom last week with RCC members to raise awareness of the cannabis products, prescriptions or over-the-counter medications on hand.