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Voters will choose two of three candidates for the Orrick Board of Aldermen in the April 7 municipal election. The candidates are James Smith, Amy Mc-Nary and Nicholas Harris.

Voters will choose between two candidates for mayor of Camden in the April 7 municipal election. The candidates are incumbent Vicky Jordan and Jim Covey.

A three-person race will determine who fills two seats on the Henrietta Board of Aldermen in the April 7 municipal election. The candidates are Jared Ahart, Payton Stephenson and Robert Moppin.

Ray County Commissioners are considering a proposed increase in rental fees at the Eagleton Center as officials seek ways to offset ongoing maintenance costs and address recent building repairs. Eagleton Center staff member Bryan Couch presented the proposal to commissioners during a recent meeting, outlining the structure of the increase and potential for a portion of the additional revenue to be returned to the senior center board.

Voters will soon decide whether to authorize a new property tax levy to support University of Missouri Extension programs during the April 7 municipal election. The ballot question asks: “ Shall the Extension District in Ray County be authorized to levy an annual tax of five cents per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation for the purpose of funding the University of Missouri Extension District programs (including 4-H youth, agriculture, business/community development, and health), education facilities, equipment and services in the district.” To provide voters with additional context about the measure, Ray County University Extension Council member Kaitlyn Rowan responded to a questionnaire from Richmond News.

After nearly four years and five previous trial settings, an Excelsior Springs woman facing nine felony charges tied to alleged sexual abuse is once again scheduled to stand trial. Desiree A.