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RAY COUNTY SHERIFF

Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from October 22, 2023 to November 13, 2023. Sunday, October 22 At 10:31 a.m., Samuel Hierseman, 21, of Excelsior Springs, MO, was arrested for domestic assault.

Bluebird Project donates $1,000 to school district

The Richmond R-XVI School District’s backpack program will receive a $1,000 donation from Missouri Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Company of Richmond. The money comes from Missouri Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Company’s Bluebird Project.
BLUEBIRD PROJECT members Mark McFee (from left), Amy Wirsig, Jimmy Carter, and Julia Landers gift a $1,000 check to Richmond R-XVI School District. Secretary Nicole Yoakum (far right) accepted the check on behalf of the district. SOPHIA BALES | Staff

Robinson case dismissed, and one continued

Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Jon Don McGaugh took the bench for Ray County Judge Lori Baskins and overruled the state’s continuance request from week’s past. Now, one of the two cases against Justin Robinson, a 40-year-old Richmond man, was dismissed on Nov.
Justin Robinson

Chamber hosts city Christmas celebration

Friday is the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Celebration, where Richmond residents can partake in holiday cheer and chilly greetings. “I feel like when the downtown is decorated for Christmas, it brings excitement to the entire community, and it inspires others to decorate.

City council approves $7,500 police grant

The Richmond City Council last week unanimously approved Bill No. 23-33, an ordinance approving subaward agreement articles between the Richmond Police Department and the state of Missouri regarding the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant for the Counter Terrorism Officer (CTO) Program.

BRIEF

Many Ray Countians ask about the Hwy 10 Bridge and when it will be open – Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Communications Specialist Katie Manzke of the Kansas City District said MoDOT is looking for completion towards the end of November.
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