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Blunt seeks security oversight; Hawley loses major supporters

5 years ago By News Staff

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, is among those who plan hearings and joint oversight of security failures after a mob stormed the Capitol and interrupted the formal count of the Electoral College votes.

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COVID-19 vaccine reaching nursing center residents

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – A COVID-19 vaccine reached the arms of Oak Ridge Assisted Living Center residents last week and will reach Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center residents Monday, CEO Chris Brown said.

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Outgoing staff undermines incoming sheriff; county EMS director submits resignation

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Bitter feelings, allegations of pranks and possible criminal acts perpetrated by some of the outgoing personnel at the Ray County Sheriff’s Office surfaced during last week’s Ray County Commission meeting.

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Ray considers new EMS director

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Hardin Fire Chief Malcolm Cunningham endorsed Hardin Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Dickey as EMS director to the Ray County Commission. “He’s got experience with fire, he’s got experience with law enforcement,” Cunningham said.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – With the last minutes of his 20-year career in public service ticking off the clock, Eastern Commissioner Allen Dale helped make sure volunteer Bob Littleton would be able to help the county’s older residents.

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County moves on bridge replacement

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – The newly seated Ray County Commission has agreed to allow Howe Co. LLC to proceed with documentation work for replacing the Morton Bridge.

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An issue-by-issue look at 2020 (part 3)

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – This is the third in a four-part, issue-by-issue review of 2020... THIRD QUARTER JULY July 3 • Later than expected due to COVID-19, Richmond High School holds graduation.

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Area residents should expect impact funds

5 years ago By News Staff

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service urges people to visit IRS.gov for current information on the second round of Economic Impact Payments. The Treasury Department began issuing a second round of Economic Impact Payments, often referred to as stimulus payments, in late December.

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Bill calls for same rules during health crises for churches, businesses

5 years ago By News Staff

SPRINGFIELD – A bill filed in the Missouri Senate by Republican Sen. Robert Onder would block state and county governments from creating rules or ordinances that impose any greater restrictions on religious activities, like attendance or participation in any service or meeting, than non-religious activities during a health emergency like the pandemic.

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Businesses ask for relief funds from county

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Businesses are applying for federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds distributed to Ray County by the state. “There’s more and more (requests) coming,” Presiding Commissioner Bob King said.

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