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Body Now law, House Bill (HB) 402 modifies the definition of hospitals, allowing rural emergency hospitals which comply with Medicare conditions to be licensed as hospitals, according to Missouri District 7 Representative Peggy Mc-Gaugh.

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Body With the new school year coming up, many local schools are introducing their new staff – including the Hardin-Central (H-C) School District.

Body Extreme weather which produced a tornado swept through Hardin last Friday, according to Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers. “We were told an eyewitness saw one cross Hwy 10,” said Childers.

Body The First Responder Mental Health Initiative Act (House Bill 539) went into effect this month, allowing 911 dispatchers to be considered first responders. The bill will bring many changes, according to Missouri District 7 Representative Peggy McGaugh.

Body Music therapy has a special place with Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray County and the group’s new therapist is enjoying watching the program grow. The SNS choir recently participated in the Community at Play (CAP) Community Choir event inside the Ray County Library.

Body To better serve and advocate for individuals with disabilities in the county and the state of Missouri, Heather Pugh was sworn into the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) by Ray County Judge Lori Baskins last week.

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Body The problem with Ray County Sheriff’s Office’s (RCSO) handling of warrant entries was first brought to light in a March Ray County Commissioner’s (RCC) meeting. Commissioners were informed of the problem by the Ray County 911 Board, who came to the group seeking solutions.

Body There are many unknowns regarding a particular corn disease – tar spot– which is still new to Northwest Missouri.