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Body RICHMOND – Everyone agrees they like the change of venue this year, moving out of the Eagleton Building and across the parking lot to the shaded lawn at the Ray County Museum. The day is warm, but not a typical July scorcher.

Body • NUMBERS CONFLICT • ERROR DISCOVERED • ERROR CORRECTED RICHMOND – The three online sources that announced two COVID-19 deaths in the county are wrong, Ray County Presiding Commissioner Bob King said.

Body RICHMOND – The coronavirus pandemic led Cayenne Stark to find a creative way to celebrate her daughter Gabriella’s second birthday. “(Stark) tried everywhere to get a place where we could have her birthday and everything’s closed down,” Linda Desmond said.

Body COLUMBIA – Missouri 4-H has received a Day of Service grant of $80,985 from the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency for volunteering and service. This award will support Sept.

Body WASHINGTON – The IRS reminds seniors and retirees that they are not required to take money out of their IRA and workplace retirement plans this year.

Body LIBERTY – November elections will bring competition for seats in Ray and Clay counties, but the August primaries produced little in-party competition – no races in Ray County and three races affecting eastern Clay County.

Body LIBERTY – Statewide elections produced no surprises, with big-name candidates – Republican Mike Parson and Democrat Nicole Galloway – easily winning their respective primaries for governor Tuesday.

Body KEARNEY – Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative warns consumer-members in Ray, Clay, Platte and other counties of a new phone scam targeting them.

Body RICHMOND – Daddy’s 10-13 Diner, 1003 E. Main St., reopened after a COVID-19 scare, owner Donna Brinkoetter said.

Body BENTONVILLE, Arkansas – Walmart will close all community stores and Sam’s Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, rather than offer discounts. The company reportedly wants employees to spend the holiday with their families vs.