News

Body Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers — currently on paid administrative leave from office while a criminal investigation is underway at the hands of Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey via petition of quo warranto — has answered to the allegations.

Body The Orrick R-XI School District will have two propositions on the April 2 ballot — “Proposition Bearcats” and “Proposition Orrick Schools.” Proposition Bearcats is a tax levy increase — just shy of 26% — from $3.8892, increased to $4.8892.

Body Amid settling dust after the former Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers was put on administrative leave on March 7, current Ray County Undersheriff Steve Mendoza shared an update on the department.

Body A former Ray County Sheriff was charged with a misdemeanor after he allegedly interfered with the Jan. 25 arrest of Reny Reis, 31, at Branded Steakhouse in Richmond.

Body Ray County Commissioners Billy Gaines and Dave Powell recently approved an expansion at Ray Rocks Offroad Resort’s (RROR), extending their park by nearly 20 acres. The commission had previously tabled the item on Nov.

Body NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT ECLIPSE GLASSES! Events like the solar eclipse can be a great inspiration for creative writing, no matter how old you are.

Body Richmond City Council approved Richmond City Police Chief Scott Bagley’s requested $7,641.82 in repairs to a patrol vehicle in the city fleet. The unbudgeted repairs will be made by Certified Transmission of Liberty.

Body In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the Ray County Genealogical Association (RCGA) member and historian Jarodd Stansberry presented information about Susan Anna “Susie” White of Ray County.

Body Three local residents are seeking voter support to become a member of the Polo R-VII School District Board, which has two seats available. The candidates — Incumbent Penny Copeland, Daniel Kelly and Mark Kipping.

Body Three residents are vying for the two seats at the Wood Heights Board of Aldermen. The candidates — Randy Jones, Ronald Lambert and Trent Grimes.