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Prevention tips for staying safe As temperatures plummet and snow blankets the ground, the winter season brings more than just chilly weather and picturesque landscapes. For senior citizens, winter’s icy grip can pose significant health and safety risks.

Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part history of the Odeon Theater. At the turn of the 1900s, Hardin was a thriving town with a strong economy supported by banks, grocery stores and hotels.

Heartland Community Foundation invites Carroll and Ray county students to apply for the Mary K. Axtell Trust Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year.

A Rayville man has been sentenced to five years’ probation after entering a plea agreement on one felony charge involving a child. Mason L.

An Orrick man has been released from Ray County Jail after posting bond while facing a felony child abuse charge. On May 13, a warrant was issued for Marcus J.

SHARON DONAT | Staff.

For decades, a group of U.S. Army veterans have gathered each year to remember their fallen comrade, Forest Dickey. Now, their efforts have culminated in a permanent memorial -- the SP4 Forest P. Dickey Memorial Highway. Dickey was drafted into the Army. He began his tour Sept.

A judge serving in Ray and Carroll counties has been recommended for a six-month suspension without pay due to allegations of misconduct.

For the safety and security of the inmates and staff, Ray County Sheriff Gary Blackwell closed the Ray County Jail on Jan. 1, his first day in office.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series surrounding the history of Odeon Theatre. At the dawn of the 1900s, Hardin was a thriving hub of activity, having enjoyed three decades of growth and prosperity.