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Richmond restoration program continues

Body The Restore Richmond Home Improvement Grant Program began last year and after positive feedback – is back again this year for local homeowners. Any Richmond homeowner who lives in the residency and wishes to improve their property can apply today.
Richmond restoration program continues

Jail escapee still at large

Body Two Henrietta jail convicts escaped from the Ray County Jail Monday, March 27 at 11:45 p.m. after attacking a correctional officer, according to Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers.
WESTERN MISSOURI CORRECTIONAL Center K9 Unit division personnel are in the area with a bloodhound, Molly, holding a bag of Justin Robinson’s clothing. Presiding Commissioner Billy Gaines and Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers discuss the next steps in finding Robinson, who escaped from the Ray County Jail Monday night. SOPHIA BALES | Staff

Wood Heights to elect aldermen

Body With only two open seats on the Wood Heights Board of Aldermen, voters will determine who will fill those vacant seats at the April 4 election. The three candidates vying for a spot on the board are Incumbent Kathy Hart, 55, David Stephens, 38, and Bernard Allen Jr.
Wood Heights to elect aldermen

Drug Court graduates confident about future

Body Three local women expressed excitement about their new paths in life as they graduated from Ray County Drug Court recently. The Richmond courtroom was filled with the graduates — Melissa Sollars, Leeanna Grieme and Natalia Mays — and their supporting families.

Ray County looks back to historical women

Body Celebrating Women’s History Month in Ray County flashes back to the past – presenting Clara (Weary) Chenault and Cleora Dear. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the U.S.
Mrs. W.W. (Clara Chenault)

RAY COUNTY SHERIFF

Body Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from March 6, 2023 to March 11, 2023. Monday, March 6 Jimmie Sample, 39, of Richmond, MO, was arrested for possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Orrick School District

Body With three open seats on the Orrick R-XI Reorganized School District Board and four residents vying for a spot, only three of the candidates will take a seat at the table. The candidates — incumbent Jeremy Greer, 42; Timothy O’Dell, 51; Aaron Pigg, 35; and Daniel Callaway, 42.
Orrick School District
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