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Company disputes assertions raised in public meeting

7 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Following public comments during a recent Ray County Commission meeting which raised concerns about towing practices, business locations and confusion involving two towing companies sharing the Shoemaker name, the owner of Shoemaker Tow LLC has responded to the allegations.

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Tow-truck concerns lead commissioners meeting

7 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Concerns about tow-truck practices and a request for a new county ordinance dominated public comments during a recent meeting of the Ray County Commission, where residents urged leaders to create rules aimed at stopping wreck chasing and clarifying the way towing calls are dispatched.

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Dining hall dedicated to Senior Center’s Pat Mills

7 months ago By Lead Reporter

MIRANDA JAMISON The dining hall at the Ray County Senior Center filled with quiet conversation and familiar faces as the community gathered to dedicate the room to former director Patricia D. “Pat” Mills, whose influence on the Center and its people still lingers in every corner of the building.

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Navigating deeper holiday stress

7 months ago By News Staff

MIRANDA JAMISON Lead Reporter Editor’s note: This is the second and final installment in a two-part series on holiday stress. Part One explored expectations, comparison, perfectionism, parenting pressure and strategies for managing emotional overload during the holidays.

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Registration open for 2026 Master Gardener online course

7 months ago By News Staff

Registration is open for the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener online spring 2026 course. The 15-week class runs Jan.

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Pathways to sobriety in Ray County

7 months ago By News Staff

MIRANDA JAMISON Lead Reporter Editor’s Note: This is the final part of a two-part series on the 39th Ray County Adult Drug Court graduation, highlighting the experiences of graduates Stacey Beck and Michael Meierer. Part one featured the program’s history and Curtis Williams’ story.

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Missouri 4-H celebrates service

7 months ago By Sharon Stephens

The Missouri 4-H community is proud to announce the induction of of Lafayette into the 2025 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Saturday, Aug. 10 at State Fair Community College in Sedalia.

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Chili dinner brings community together

7 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Ray Lodge #223 in Camden welcomed steady crowds and strong community support during its annual chili lunch and dinner, a longrunning tradition members say continues to bring friends and neighbors together for good food and conversation.

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Lawson homicide results in 25-year sentence

7 months ago By Miranda Jamison

More than a year after a woman was found shot to death in a Lawson residence, the man originally accused of first-degree murder has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and has been ordered to serve 25 years in state prison.

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Mass schedule shifts for local parishes

7 months ago By News Staff

Area parishioners will see a shift in weekend and weekday worship times, as Immaculate Conception in Richmond and Saint Mary the Virgin Church in Carrollton prepare to launch a revised liturgy schedule at the start of the new Catholic year.

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