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Body Richmond resident and barber Jerry Berning is celebrating 40 years of barbering today from 3-5 p.m. at New Concepts, located at 306 Wollard Blvd.

Body The Great Plains Growers Conference will be hosted on the Missouri Western State University campus on Jan. 12 and 13 in St. Joseph. The program includes optional pre-conference all-day workshops on Jan. 11.

Body Seeing a need for mental health resources in Ray County, Salvation Army owner and New Beginnings Church Pastor Phillip Powers, developed a crisis team which will show up to community emergencies or disastrous events to help victims and first responders cope.

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Body Community Blood Center (CBC) will conduct a life-saving blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 10. CBC is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the Greater Kansas City region.

Body THE RAY COUNTY Community Arts Association recently hosted its annual December show, “A Christmas Carol, the Radio Play”, written by Joe Landry. Director McDavitt Rogers decided to go with a live radio play for the viewers.

Body A Kansas City man facing charges of assault is now under house arrest after being released from Ray County Jail. Charged with three felonies — first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon — 23-year-old Achilles A.

Body The Richmond R-XVI School District and Dear Elementary celebrated the future Early Childhood Center’s project with a community groundbreaking ceremony last week. “Thanks for being here on this special occasion.

Body Older Ray County residents receive word from Ray County Commissioners in support of the senate bill which freezes property tax rates for residents ages 65 and older. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bill (SB) 190 in early June.

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