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RICHMOND – With the Community Blood Center in Kansas City reporting a need for blood, a Richmond community blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. July 21 in the Richmond United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

RICHMOND – Most area school districts, a notable exception being Hardin-Central, received perfect scores during the Missouri Highway Patrol’s Annual School Bus Safety inspection. Out of five buses serving the Hardin-Central School District, two failed, resulting in a 60% approval rating and both buses being taken out of service.

Part 2 of 2 HENRIETTA – Finding data to determine whether rising or falling crime is a reason to support or oppose the proposed Ray County jail tax on the Aug. 2 ballot proved close to pointless.

RICHMOND – Salvation Army Store Director Phil Powers said he is unsure whether the new building attached to the store will undergo demolition or restoration. The attached building suffered extensive damage in a fire three weeks ago.

THE RICHMOND American Celebration Children’s Parade grand marshal, Kansas City Chiefs mascot KC Wolf, hitches a ride with Oaklee Cloninger, 6. ON A HOT DAY, Ava Thomas, 2, enjoys a cold treat just for her at Richmond’s American Celebration on July 2 at Southview Park.

RICHMOND – Civic leaders, city staff and development pros united in the city gym for a charrette to create and prioritize community plans, such as whether multifamily housing and better water lines are needed.

Part 1 of 2 HENRIETTA – Data some voters might consider before deciding whether to vote Aug. 2 to fund or reject a new Ray County jail involve calls made to the Ray County Sheriff’s Office.

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, or DHSS, reminds Missourians the battle against COVID-19 continues. In Ray County over the past four weeks, the death toll has risen from 26 to 28 people, the county health department reported.