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RAY COUNTY SHERIFF
Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from October 6, 2023 to October 14, 2023. Friday, October 6 At 2:44 a.m., Jacob Dwayne Dykes, 46, of Richmond, MO, was arrested for possession of controlled substance X2; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia – amphetamine or methamphetamine.
DHSS transfers $13 million to Veterans Commission
On Oct. 31, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $13 million in funds from Missouri’s medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC).
MOBUCK$ – State treasurer talks low interest rate program
Ray County Courthouse welcomed District 53 State Representative Terry Thompson and Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek to present the MOBUCK$ Program to county commissioners on Tuesday.
Hardin residents voice Hwy A concerns
Over 50 concerned Hardin residents, Hardin-Central School District staff and farmers met with Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) District Maintenance Engineer Tonya Lohman last week to discuss the condition of State Hwy A.
Mayor’s prayer breakfast deemed success
Richmond community leaders, pastors, law enforcement, and residents prayed and ate together last week at the First Baptist Church’s Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
Attorney general recognizes 10 county agencies
recognized county agencies and their Community Partner Award for their help with the Attorney General’s Safe Kits Initiative – Ray County had 10 agencies receive the award.
RCC and First Baptist Church team up to host educational event
To inform local adults and parents of synthetic marijuana, flavored products, edibles and more, the Ray County Coalition teamed up with the First Baptist Church of Richmond and guest speaker, Jennifer Rhoad of Smithville Community in Action.
Correction:
In the Friday, Oct. 20 edition of Richmond News, the correct spelling of names is Brad Hogan Jim Majors and William Dooley, and Barb Thompson’s title is “Past Kiwanis International Trustee” on page 12..