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Orrick high school hosts blood drive
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Community Blood Center (CBC) will conduct a life-saving blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 10. CBC is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the Greater Kansas City region.
Christmas radio play a hit!
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THE RAY COUNTY Community Arts Association recently hosted its annual December show, “A Christmas Carol, the Radio Play”, written by Joe Landry. Director McDavitt Rogers decided to go with a live radio play for the viewers.
KC man pleads not guilty for Richmond assault
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A Kansas City man facing charges of assault is now under house arrest after being released from Ray County Jail. Charged with three felonies — first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon — 23-year-old Achilles A.
Dear celebrates ECC project start
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The Richmond R-XVI School District and Dear Elementary celebrated the future Early Childhood Center’s project with a community groundbreaking ceremony last week. “Thanks for being here on this special occasion.
County commissioners support SB 190
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Older Ray County residents receive word from Ray County Commissioners in support of the senate bill which freezes property tax rates for residents ages 65 and older. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bill (SB) 190 in early June.
Sheriff runs Inmate Work Program once more
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After halting the Ray County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Inmate Work Program in late September, Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers went back to the drawing board, reopening the program just last week. The program allowed Ray County Jail inmates to volunteer and work on county projects free of charge to those receiving the work.
SNS celebrates differences
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Finding the play in life and finding the beauty in everyone, Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray County hosted their third annual celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The SNS team and Community At Play (CAP) group set up at Branded Indoor Theater for an afternoon of togetherness.