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Individuals who are approaching retirement or those who already have said goodbye to the working world may find they are ready to make some life changes. Travel is something many older adults enjoy when they have much more free time to see the sights.

A historical marker honoring Ray County citizen Isaac Russell will be dedicated on Saturday, June 3 at 9 a.m. Russell was a prominent figure in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was among the first of the Church’s missionaries to England.

The Ray County 911 Board received an update on communications from the Ray County Sheriff’s Department regarding warrant entries. Upon notice of issues with transference of warrant information between the two groups, the board requested an update June 12. After being brought up to speed during the week’s meeting, the board chose to extend that deadline to June 22.

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With the goal of teaching there is more to life than football, two Richmond High School alumni hosted a football camp fundraiser. Keyshaun Elliott, a New Mexico State University linebacker, and Layne Cavanah, a William Jewell College wide receiver, wanted to raise money for nine-year-old Presley Minnick, who was diagnosed with chondroblastic osteosarcoma, a rare cancer.

With giant human hamster balls and warm weather, Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray County were ready to participate in the Community at Play (CAP) Bubble Ball event. Nearly 100 Ray Countians alike showed their support, including Richmond City Police Department (RCPD) officers, at Maurice Park.

An Excelsior Estates structural fire is under investigation for “suspicious circumstances,” according to Lawson Fire Chief Gene Nolker. A structure fire near 16353 Bob Drive in Excelsior Estates was reported to Lawson Fire Department (LFD) from Ray County Dispatch around 11:58 p.m.

With the goal of raising awareness for first responders’ mental health and selfcare, an event was recently hosted by Project Hero Foundation and Branded Steakhouse in Richmond. Co-founders of the nonprofit foundation, president Tobi Lackey and secretary Tammy Folvarcik, felt it was important to recognize first responders during National Mental Health Awareness Month.