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Commission discusses senior center wages, road policy

9 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Ray County commissioners spent much of their recent meeting grappling with concerns over the county senior center’s ability to sustain services, while also clarifying dust control policy for roads and reviewing economic development programs. The discussions reflected the board’s mix of fiscal oversight, operational issues and planning for community needs.

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Snacking is for everyone!

9 months ago By Sue Robison

“I’m hungry,” was a daily question when family came home from school or work. Even when I reminded everyone when the next meal was, the question became, “What can I have now?” Snacks should be about quieting hunger and helping meet your daily nutritional needs.

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Missouri’s path to protect pollinators

9 months ago By News Staff

The Highway 13 Butterfly Coalition is working to make Missouri a fueling station for pollinators as they migrate between Canada and Mexico. The coalition began as the dream of a small group of dedicated people working to improve pollinator habitat and promote ecotourism along Missouri Highway, says University of Missouri and Lincoln University Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff.

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Field to Fork

9 months ago By News Staff

Field to Fork is a new weekly recipe series from Project Guardian, featuring simple, healthy meals using fresh produce from farmer’s markets or Harvesters boxes. Recipes are provided by Ashley Thompson, Project Guardian community health worker, and are designed to help families make the most of seasonal, affordable ingredients.

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Board renews Ray Rocks permit, approves new plats, hardships

9 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Ray Rocks outdoor recreation and entertainment cleared another hurdle as officials granted renewal of its conditional use permit, despite concerns over construction delays and an unfinished septic system.

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VIP Pet Care celebrates grand opening

9 months ago By News Staff

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Crossing Realms Conference brings paranormal experts to Richmond

9 months ago By News Staff

The Crossing Realms Conference, a paranormal event featuring leading voices in UFO research, paranormal investigation and cryptozoology, will take place Sept. 20 at the Eagleton Civic Center in Richmond. The venue is located at 1015 West Royle Street.

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Respect Missouri Voters begins push for 2026 ballot amendment

9 months ago By News Staff

On Sept. 10, Respect Missouri Voters will begin gathering signatures across the state to place a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot that would prevent legislators from overturning the will of the people.

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FBI seeks help locating fugitive

9 months ago By News Staff

The FBI is seeking the public’s help in locating Dontay R. Moore Jr., who is wanted on a federal warrant issued May 21, 2025, in the Southern District of Illinois. Moore, 22, is charged with unlawful possession of a machine gun.

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Court tightens release for ES man in probation case

9 months ago By Miranda Jamison

An Excelsior Springs man will return to court next month on an alleged probation violation after a judge tightened his release to house arrest with GPS monitoring and set a $5,000 bond. Anthony Louis Guzman was arrested on a Ray County probation-violation warrant on Aug.

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