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Jim Rich and partner Stephen Vartanian are seeing a wave of community support for Spartan Tint, their car tint shop, located in the previously known “Art and Soul” building at 812 E. Main St. in Richmond.

Billy Gaines and Lonnie Kersey seek to represent the Republican Party in the Ray County presiding commissioner’s race. The two will face off in the Aug.

Southview Pool in Richmond has received some upgrades. Cracks were filled and caulking was done, said Haley Williams, city recreation director.

Community at Play (CAP) helped bring out the inner child of those who participated in the organization’s water-themed event July 15 at Maurice Roberts Park in Richmond. CAP is a program designed to bring groups together with fun community events.

The Ray County Fair is in full swing this week with more than two dozen events and activities. The fair, which started July 10 with the 4-H/FFA Horse Show, continues throughout the week, wrapping up Friday with a rabbit show and small animal show at the Ray County Fairgrounds.

Bob King is leaving the Ray County Commission again. This time, it appears it’s for good.

Southview Lake in Richmond has received lots of attention the past few days, as renovations take place around its northern shoreline. Work includes removing all underbrush, debris and trees, except ones marked to save; dredging the north end of the lake to remove vegetation and silt; grading the bank for drainage; lining the bank with rip-rap rock to prevent erosion; and clearing the north shoreline from the boat ramp on the west approximately 450 feet to the east side.

The city of Richmond, Community Bank of Missouri and Missouri Farm & Home Insurance have partnered to develop the Restore Richmond program. This initiative provides eligible residents up to $2,000 to begin restoring and improving the appearance of their homes.