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HENRIETTA – A dusty, sun-baked gravel parking lot and rolled razor wire atop chain link fences surround parts of what looks like a metal shed. “It is basically a Morton Building,” Undersheriff Steve Mendoza said outside the Ray County Jail in Henrietta.

RICHMOND – Summer school has attracted a much larger group of students, more than 360, this year versus last, Superintendent Greg Darling said. “We have great results in summer school.

RICHMOND – The annual American Celebration, including fireworks, is set to take place Friday, July 2, at Southview Park, 333 E. South St.

The Richmond Kiwanis Club has been active. Kiwanians want to serve the Richmond area and make it better. They provided a donation and volunteers for Richmond’s Trick or Treat Street (Halloween). Members volunteered to pick up litter in Hamann Park last fall.

RICHMOND – The Richmond Board of Education is taking steps to improve facilities and instruction, Superintendent Greg Darling said. “We’re going to do a long-term facility plan,” he said, “so that we keep current.

RICHMOND – The car is not new, but a used car will do for Ray County Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan Dickey.

RICHMOND – What seemed a surprisingly low bid for jail architectural service received unanimous Ray County Commission support Monday. The commission received a maximum bid of $5,000 from HMN Architects, Overland Park, Kansas.

RICHMOND – Former Richmond School District Superintendent Mike Aytes is pulling up roots. “We are moving to Spanish Fort, Alabama,” he said.