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Retired K9 Jinx was celebrated by the Ray County Sheriff’s Department for her hard work and accomplishments last week inside the Ray County Commissioners’ quarters. “I want to thank everyone for being here.

School starts in a couple of weeks and with excitement, Dear Elementary Principal Dr.

As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Richmond are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and toys, to pack in shoeboxes.

The Spartan Ridge at Southview Park disc golf course was a topic at Tuesday’s Richmond City Council meeting. The next stage of the course project involves creating concrete tees.

Attempting to be ahead of the game for next summer, the Richmond City Park Board approved a $13,900 bid from Preservation Pools and Foundations Ltd. of Kansas City to replace pipes and valves to the slide at the Southview Pool during the Tuesday city council meeting.

Going back to school is something to celebrate in the eyes of the Richmond R-XVI School District. They are celebrating with a third annual “Back to School Bash” on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 4-8 p.m. at the Richmond High School.

Prior to being sworn in as a member of the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC), Heather Pugh visited the capitol and advocated for individuals with disabilities in the county and the state of Missouri.

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Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from July 24, 2023 to July 31, 2023. Monday, July 24 At 10:06 a.m., William Burkhart, 61, of Orrick, MO, was arrested for driver/front seat passenger fail to wear properly adjusted/fastened safety belt.

Now law, House Bill (HB) 402 modifies the definition of hospitals, allowing rural emergency hospitals which comply with Medicare conditions to be licensed as hospitals, according to Missouri District 7 Representative Peggy Mc-Gaugh.