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Orrick alderman candidates share views
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Three candidates have filed for two available seats on the Orrick Board of Aldermen in the upcoming April 8 municipal election. The candidates are Brooke Edney, Cindy Epperson and James Smith.
MoDot seeks feedback for Lawson intersection improvements
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The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking public feedback following a public meeting held on March 27 to discuss proposed improvements at the intersection of Missouri Route D and U.S. Route 69 in Lawson. Residents and stakeholders now have the opportunity to share opinions on the project and help shape the future of Missouri’s transportation priorities.
Residents encouraged to plant native trees as part of Missouri Arbor Day
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Today marks Missouri Arbor Day and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages everyone to recognize the importance of Missouri’s trees and forests. The organization invites citizens to celebrate Arbor Day throughout April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care.
Commission addresses opioid funding
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The Ray County Commission recently addressed several ongoing matters, including opioid settlement fund planning and technology services. Commissioners discussed the remaining $173,000 in opioid settlement funds available for use.
Mobile mammogram screening returns to Orrick
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Women in the Orrick community will once again have access to life-saving breast cancer screenings as Diagnostic Imaging Centers, P.A. brings its mobile mammography unit to Orrick High School from 8 a.m.
Celebrating women in business, leadership
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A celebration of resilience, leadership and compassion recently brought women from across the region together during the Women in Business and Leadership Luncheon hosted by Richmond News and Excelsior Springs Standard in honor of Women’s History Month.
Breen shares insight into Ray County food insecurities
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Food insecurity is becoming more common in Ray County, with hundreds of families relying on local food pantries each month and donations steadily declining. Due to the increase in food pantry usage while available resources are shrinking, Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray County Executive Director Suzan Breen is taking initiative aimed at education, awareness and longterm solutions.
