Ray County Jail escapee found in Tulsa
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Escaped convict Justin Robinson, 39, of Richmond was found at a bus station in Tulsa, Okla., by U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), according to Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers.
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Local student chosen for all-state FFA choir
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The Missouri FFA Association has selected local student Richmond High School (RHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) student Aspen Erskine as a 2023 State FFA Choir member. This year is the ninety-fifth Missouri All-State FFA Choir.
Job fair hosted by joint forces in Ray County
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This past week, the Richmond Area Chamber and Richmond City united forces with the Richmond High School to host a job fair for local area businesses to find their next employee. A job fair or career fair is a great place to meet many potential employers all at once.
Humane Society: Ruff issues, high spirits
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As the year progresses, the county moves into the last half of the first quarter. Ray County Humane Society is in good spirits, said Board President Atalie Blackwell.
Richmond restoration program continues
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The Restore Richmond Home Improvement Grant Program began last year and after positive feedback – is back again this year for local homeowners. Any Richmond homeowner who lives in the residency and wishes to improve their property can apply today.
Jail escapee still at large
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Two Henrietta jail convicts escaped from the Ray County Jail Monday, March 27 at 11:45 p.m. after attacking a correctional officer, according to Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers.
Local DKG International members host meeting
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Retired and active educators celebrated their profession, as members of four chapters of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) met in Richmond this month for their Show-Me Council annual meeting. DKG, an international organization, promotes women educators’ professional and personal growth and excellence in education.
Wood Heights to elect aldermen
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With only two open seats on the Wood Heights Board of Aldermen, voters will determine who will fill those vacant seats at the April 4 election. The three candidates vying for a spot on the board are Incumbent Kathy Hart, 55, David Stephens, 38, and Bernard Allen Jr.
Drug Court graduates confident about future
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Three local women expressed excitement about their new paths in life as they graduated from Ray County Drug Court recently. The Richmond courtroom was filled with the graduates — Melissa Sollars, Leeanna Grieme and Natalia Mays — and their supporting families.
Ray County looks back to historical women
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Celebrating Women’s History Month in Ray County flashes back to the past – presenting Clara (Weary) Chenault and Cleora Dear. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the U.S. in March since 1987.
