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When the Civil War ended and slaves were free, they were looking for work. While many became farmers in Ray County, many found work in the numerous county coal mines. Coal mining was king in Ray County from the post-Civil War era through the 1940s. It offered back-breaking, dangerous work, but it was … work.

Books transport people to different times, provide a sense of escapism and introduce readers to different schools of thought. Individuals may read for pleasure and/or to expand their intellectual horizons.

Adults confront various agerelated side effects as they transition from middle age to their golden years. Skin may begin to wrinkle and hair may turn gray, but those are just the visible side effects of aging. Many additional effects are unseen, but those changes can have a profound effect on adults’ quality of life.

to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. As a longtime Kansas City Chiefs fan, watching Kansas City’s 38-35 comeback victory over Philadelphia Sunday night at State Farm Stadium in Super Bowl LVII on television was obviously emotionally rewarding.

Locals recently received a unique opportunity to learn how to live more sustainably. The First Annual Homesteading in Ray County Regional Swap, Meet and Convention took over Eagleton Senior Center this past weekend.

Two local elementary teachers are helping students and parents to strengthen bonds through the process of creating ceramic art. In 2005, art teachers Bea Hendrix from Dear Elementary School and Spencer Barr from Sunrise Elementary School started hosting Family Clay Night at their schools.