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SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES Executive Director Suzan Breen separates seedlings during a workshop focused on cold-weather planting and early-season garden preparation. SHARON DONAT | Staff  

Community workshop highlights early season gardening methods

1 month ago By Miranda Jamison
Despite cooler temperatures lingering, community members are already beginning the growing season, starting seeds and preparing for planting. A recent workshop hosted by Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray County as part of its Community Connections series was held at the Ray County Library and focused on cold weather planting, seed starting and early season garden preparation.
CHRIS CROWLEY presents a petition to vacate a portion of Vroom Road. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff  

Commission adjusts Henrietta overpass motion for demolition bids

1 month ago By Miranda Jamison
Following a prior decision to remove the structure, Ray County commissioners voted to modify an earlier motion on the Henrietta overpass, allowing the demolition project to be let for bids. The action occurred during a recent meeting after officials determined the original motion needed to be modified, as the cost exceeded the county’s authority to proceed without a formal bidding process.
Lawn scarifying explained  

Lawn scarifying explained

1 month ago By News Staff
To those unfamiliar with lawn maintenance, the term “scarify” might sound like something horror movie directors hope to do to audiences who watch their films. But scarifying has nothing to do with frightening filmgoers, and everything to do with promoting a lush, green and healthy lawn.
ZAC GREGORY (from left), Dale Askamit, Shawn Roney and Miranda Jamison discuss plumbing systems, repairs and prevention during “Ray County Voices” podcast episode.  

Area plumbers outline professional standards

1 month ago By News Staff

Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series highlighting a “Ray County Voices” podcast episode featuring local plumbing professionals. Part One covered common plumbing issues and maintenance, while Part Two explores training, qualifications and hiring considerations.

From training requirements to licensing and experience, local plumbing professionals are sharing things homeowners should consider when hiring a professional.

Utility equipment failures prompt emergency purchases

1 month ago By Miranda Jamison
Facing unexpected failures in critical utility equipment, Richmond City Council members approved emergency purchases to prevent disruptions to essential services. The approval came during a recent meeting as city officials outlined the need for the emergency purchase after multiple issues arose at the North Lift Station, reducing system redundancy and increasing the risk of operational problems.
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