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With the new school year coming up, many local schools are introducing their new staff – including the Hardin-Central (H-C) School District. Having served as H-C Superintendent since July 1, Oak Grove native Austin Purvis has been in the district for eight years as the elementary school principal.

Extreme weather which produced a tornado swept through Hardin last Friday, according to Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers. “We were told an eyewitness saw one cross Hwy 10,” said Childers.

The First Responder Mental Health Initiative Act (House Bill 539) went into effect this month, allowing 911 dispatchers to be considered first responders. The bill will bring many changes, according to Missouri District 7 Representative Peggy McGaugh.

Music therapy has a special place with Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray County and the group’s new therapist is enjoying watching the program grow. The SNS choir recently participated in the Community at Play (CAP) Community Choir event inside the Ray County Library.

To better serve and advocate for individuals with disabilities in the county and the state of Missouri, Heather Pugh was sworn into the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) by Ray County Judge Lori Baskins last week.

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The problem with Ray County Sheriff’s Office’s (RCSO) handling of warrant entries was first brought to light in a March Ray County Commissioner’s (RCC) meeting. Commissioners were informed of the problem by the Ray County 911 Board, who came to the group seeking solutions.

There are many unknowns regarding a particular corn disease – tar spot– which is still new to Northwest Missouri.

Auditions for “Savior of the World,” a regional musical performed during the Christmas season will be held from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 4 and 1-5 p.m. Aug. 5 at 1100 E. Grand Ave. in Cameron. All callbacks will be on the same day from 6-8 p.m.