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Bridge projects advance across Ray amid rising costs
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Bridge projects across Ray County continue to move through various stages of planning and design, with one proposed replacement now estimated at approximately $625,000 as officials assess next steps. Ray County Commissioners reviewed several bridge project updates during a recent meeting, including a proposed replacement on West 84th Street, ongoing work on Myers Bridge, a project on West 216th Street and potential demolition options for the Henrietta overpass.
Head Start educator marks 40 years of impact
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For four decades, one person has quietly shaped the early learning experiences of hundreds of children in the community through Head Start. Kelly Rardon has spent four decades working at the Richmond Head Start Center — part of the Missouri Valley Community Action Agency — helping prepare young children and their families for school and beyond.
Richmond approves pool system upgrades, surplus sales
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New computers and upgraded credit card terminals are coming to Richmond’s pool as the city works to improve security and update outdated systems. The upgrades were approved by Richmond City Council members during a recent meeting and include replacing three pool computers, along with two Payment Card Industry (PCI)- compliant credit card terminals and their associated installations.
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WINNIE KIRKHAM shows off a hat purchased from a downtown vendor during the 45th annual Mushroom Festival..
County leaders call on community to protect children
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Blue clothing, ringing bells and a line of children’s shoes placed in silence marked a sobering moment at the Ray County Courthouse, where community members gathered to raise awareness about child abuse and the role every adult plays in prevention.
Arrest made in 2022 vehicle theft
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After more than four years, a case involving a stolen vehicle and burglary in Ray County has led to the arrest of an Excelsior Springs man. Ryan D.
