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Willim steps in as sheriff

Body Ray County Coroner Bartley J. Willim has assumed the position of county sheriff after Scott Childers was placed on administrative leave by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey “ via petition of quo warranto.

Scholarship opportunies offered to Ray County students

Body Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF) invites students from Carroll and Ray counties to apply for the Mary K. Axtell Trust Scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year. The due date for applications is April 1. The application can be found at www.thcf.

McGaugh talks environmental protection bill

Body District 7 State Representative Peggy McGaugh discussed a comprehensive environmental protection bill, recently passed by the Missouri House, which will safeguard state water resources in her capitol report.
McGaugh talks environmental protection bill

Chief questions delay from prosecutor’s office

Body After over two weeks of waiting for the Ray County Prosecutor’s Office to file charges against a Richmond man who shot someone, left the scene of the crime and was pursued by police for two days before being apprehended, Richmond Police Chief Scott Bagley is still waiting.

Town Square Mercantile owners announce closure

Body After recently celebrating 50 years of marriage, Ray County natives Robert (Bob) and Janet Duncan have decided to retire from their Town Square Mercantile business. The couple had a similar business before opening the downtown Richmond location in 2016.
ROBERT (LEFT) AND Janet Duncan announce the closing of Town Square Mercantile. SOPHIA BALES | Staff
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