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Body A recent audit report issues a “poor” rating and identifies missing money, questionable purchases and weaknesses with controls and procedures in both the Ray County Sheriff’s and Prosecuting Attorney’s offices. An audit released Oct.

Body A Phelps County Jail escapee — who was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to conspiracy to murder a Border Patrol officer, as well as two felony charges in Ray County — has been located and taken into custody. Jonathan S.

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Body After nine months of letters, meetings, and changes, the Ray County 911 Board finalized its decision to terminate the cooperative agreement with the Ray County Sheriff’s Department.

Body Making waves in the community, Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers started the Inmate Work Program and stopped it — all in a span of five months. “Due to complaints from the county’s prosecuting attorney, the sheriff’s office has halted the Inmate Work Program,” said Childers.

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Body “Everyone has a role in prevention.” That’s the tagline Ray County Coalition members agreed to at their last meeting, emphasizing the organization’s goal to prevent youth drug and alcohol use.

Body Construction of the future Dear Elementary Early Childhood Center (ECC) is on hold while school officials adjust their plans in the wake of significant cost increases. Dear Elementary Principal Dr.

Body Small businesses are the beating heart of any small town. Theft disrupts the flow of community balance.

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