K9 Jinx retires
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Retired K9 Jinx was celebrated by the Ray County Sheriff’s Department for her hard work and accomplishments last week inside the Ray County Commissioners’ quarters. “I want to thank everyone for being here.
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HSRC raises funds for new building
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The Humane Society of Ray County (HSRC) raised about $5,600 through its third annual “Par for Paws” golf tournament at Shirkey’s Golf Course, confirmed Board President Atalie Blackwell. “A team sponsored by G and G Tire won the tournament.
RCC talks member involvement
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Member involvement was the main topic of discussion during the recent Ray County Coalition (RCC) meeting, especially since the group was forced to cancel its booth at the Richmond Mushroom Festival due to inadequate membership participation.
Ray County History Forum
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Two historical Ray County figures will be the topics of the Ray County History Forum, set for 7 p.m. Sept.
Explore self-care, implement into your life
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There has been a lot of talk about selfcare lately; its benefits, importance, and even some ideas on what you could do to practice it. However, many people still cannot make time for it.
Safe Haven Baby Box installed
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With the goal of preventing illegal abandonment of newborns by raising awareness, Missouri opened its first Safe Haven Baby Box (SHBB) last week in St. Louis. The baby boxes are an option to help struggling parents and families, which coincides with the Missouri Safe Haven Law. In Missouri, infants 45 days old or younger can be handed over to an employee at a police station, hospital, fire station, maternity home or pregnancy resource center. If the baby has not been neglected or abused, parents will face no prosecution, according to www. kcpd.org.
Area schools welcome new teachers
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Richmond High School teacher Marylee Dewey of Carrollton will be teaching biology and dual credit biology. She is excited about being able to teach the dual credit biology class and having the opportunity to take students to the Missouri Western State University in St Joe for labs at least twice a year.
Dispatchers now considered first responders
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The First Responder Mental Health Initiative Act (House Bill 539) went into effect this month, allowing 911 dispatchers to be considered first responders. The bill will bring many changes, according to Missouri District 7 Representative Peggy McGaugh.
Tornado touches down in Hardin
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Extreme weather which produced a tornado swept through Hardin last Friday, according to Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers. “We were told an eyewitness saw one cross Hwy 10,” said Childers.