Some city projects complete, others slowed
RICHMOND – The Wollard Boulevard and standpipe projects are complete, but bouts of rain have slowed other work, City Administrator Tonya Willim said.
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DAR recognizes area students
RICHMOND – Allen-Morton-Watkins Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution members honored the 2020 winners of the organization’s annual Good Citizen Recognition Program at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.
Group offers chart to aid environment
WARRENSBURG – Citizens for Environmental Action invites Missouri families to take advantage of the summer months to launch a series of projects that will help clean up the environment while creating memorable family experiences.
Extension recognizes volunteers
COLUMBIA – The 4-H Center for Youth Development recognized Marjorie Jenkins, Ray County, with a 2020 Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award at the 4-H Center for Youth Development on the University of Missouri campus.
THE ORIGINALS
IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC. holds a cake-and-card reception for three of the original Ideal employees. They celebrate 40 years of employment. From left are Dickey Swope, Thalia Russell and Lynn Rosewaren.
RAY COUNTY JAIL
Joshua Lee Blanton, 41, of Independence, was arrested for tampering with a motor vehicle in the 1st degree, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, prior drug offenses.
RICHMOND POLICE
TUESDAY, MAY 19
SUNSHINE vs. DARKNESS
RICHMOND – Ray County has $2.7 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds to distribute, Treasurer Melissa Holloway said.
Protests spread to small towns
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – New York, Washington and Minneapolis are among the major cities across the country where protests against police violence have made national headlines, but big cities are not alone – small town-America is protesting, too.
Community COVID-19 testing at Ray County Fairgrounds June 16
RICHMOND, Mo. – Ray County will be offering community COVID-19 testing from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the Ray County Fairgrounds, located at 1013 W. Royal Richmond, MO 64085.
These community testing events are being scheduled all over the state to serve Missouri residents.
