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A 68-year-old Wood Heights man who was already facing felony rape and possession charges has been arrested again, this time for allegedly running after two people while holding a machete and then barricading himself inside his home. This arrest marks the third case against James Wayne Woodruff Sr.

The Richmond Salvation Army Family Store was the beneficiary of volunteer services as the Christian Fellowship Ministry (CFM) recently donated their time and energy by painting walls, cleaning, sorting clothes and tackling building projects.

Everyone has leadership skills that can help cultivate their communities. Hardin-Central (HC) Future Farmers of America (FFA) members were given the opportunity to learn how they can cultivate their own communities during Missouri State FFA Leadership Camp.

The 4-H program is well known, but some may not realize what it entails. As the time for Ray County Fair approaches, University of Missouri (MU) Extension Field Specialist Emily Bersieker, who works with 4-H development in Ray and Lafayette counties, shares details and benefits of 4-H.

For some, giving back is a gift, for others, it’s a mission. Such is the case when $1,960 was raised for nine-year-old Presley Minnick, who was diagnosed with chondroblastic osteosarcoma, a rare cancer. The large tumor was found during a dentist appointment in April and after doctor’s visits, results showed the tumor had already affected her sinuses, nose, eye and cheek.

Legion raises flag.