News

Body A historical marker honoring Ray County citizen Isaac Russell will be dedicated on Saturday, June 3 at 9 a.m. Russell was a prominent figure in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was among the first of the Church’s missionaries to England.

Body Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from May 6, 2023 to May 15, 2023. Saturday, May 6 At 8:23 p.m., Mackenzie Marie Vandolah, 29, of Richmond, MO, was arrested for domestic assault – 2nd degree.

Body A jury trial date for Thomas Michael Bailey, 32, of Warsaw has been set to begin at 9 a.m. Monday, July 17 before Ray County’s Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Kevin L. Walden, starting Monday, July 17.

Body The Ray County 911 Board received an update on communications from the Ray County Sheriff’s Department regarding warrant entries. Upon notice of issues with transference of warrant information between the two groups, the board requested an update June 12.

Body .

Body With the goal of teaching there is more to life than football, two Richmond High School alumni hosted a football camp fundraiser.

Body With giant human hamster balls and warm weather, Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray County were ready to participate in the Community at Play (CAP) Bubble Ball event.

Body An Excelsior Estates structural fire is under investigation for “suspicious circumstances,” according to Lawson Fire Chief Gene Nolker. A structure fire near 16353 Bob Drive in Excelsior Estates was reported to Lawson Fire Department (LFD) from Ray County Dispatch around 11:58 p.

Body With the goal of raising awareness for first responders’ mental health and selfcare, an event was recently hosted by Project Hero Foundation and Branded Steakhouse in Richmond.

Body With older buildings come a need for preservation and upkeep. The 113-year-old Ray County Museum has its fair share of maintenance needs, confirms Ray County Museum Director Cathy Gottsch.