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Criminal dismissal totals prompt records review

Body After Ray County commissioners questioned the number of criminal cases dismissed in 2025 and raised concerns about evidence transmission between law enforcement and the prosecutor’s office, the Richmond News sought records from county offices to gain more insight into case...

Hardin native finds purpose serving local students

Body The beginning of each school day at Hardin-Central Elementary begins with a familiar routine as students step off buses, climb out of vehicles and make their way toward the front doors. Waiting inside to greet them is Elementary Secretary Tesha Buhrmeister.
TESHA BUHRMEISTER serves students at Hardin-Central with the support of her husband, Shane, and their son, Paxton. Submitted

Security camera proposal faces pushback

Body What began as a courthouse security upgrade expanded into a broader proposal, covering several county offices. However, commissioners ultimately tabled the $44,553.20 camera system due to funding and privacy concerns.
RAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Sergeant David Francken (left) and Victory Technology Owner Evan Allen review equipment costs, installation details and monitoring access during a discussion about proposed camera systems for county facilities. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Adoption event underscores rescue commitment

Body Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series on a recent adoption event and the work of Ace’s Sanctuary & Cat Rescue. Part Two explores misconceptions and longterm commitment in rescue work, while Part One detailed the event and daily rescue realities.
ACE’S SANCTUARY & CAT Rescue Founder Teresa Jennings introduces an adoptable cat to attendees during the community adoption event. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Council approves additional funding for wastewater system

Body Concerns over wastewater system reliability prompted Richmond City Council members to approve an additional $10,000 for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) support services after compatibility issues and hardware failures exhausted the city’s original agreement.
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