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Remains identified, investigation continues

Human remains found in April 2022 have been identified and the case deemed a homicide, according to Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers. It has been determined that the remains found in rural Ray County belonged to Jackson County resident Colette Noelle Greene, a.k.a., Nicole Joann Kasch, 27.
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Living off-grid

Upcoming is the First Annual Homesteading in Ray County Regional Swap, Meet and Convention hosted by farm owner and minister Casey Holman. His vision for the event is to educate those residents interested in learning more about living off-grid, sustainable living and traditional skills.
TIM AND RUTH FIELD will demonstrate their barn loom, spinning wheel and yarn winder in Ray County’s First Annual Homesteading event. SOPHIA BALES | Staff

DEANA RAE WRIGHT

The Richmond News, Jan. 13, 2023 Deana Wright Deana Rae Wright, 39, of Richmond went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan.
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MARY BETH HUGHES

The Richmond News, Jan. 13, 2023 Mary Beth Hughes Mary Elizabeth (Beth) McGinnis Hughes was born on July 25, 1940, to James and Viola (Mallory) Mc Ginnis of Henrietta.
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Protecting area youth from early cannabis experimentation

Discussing hard topics can be a daunting task, especially when you want to have a discussion with a growing teen. The legalization of marijuana and the drug issue in our community calls for discussions with teens and the protection of early experimentation.

Commissioners pledge support of hospital rebranding

Ray County Memorial Hospital CEO Jeff Bloemker visited Ray County Commissioners Billy Gaines, Dave Powell and Gary Wilhite recently regarding the rebranding of the wellknown Richmond hospital. Bloemker, replaced past CEO Earl Sheehy last year.
RAY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GARY WILHITE, Dave Powell and Billy Gaines discuss the rebranding of Ray County Memorial Hospital. Hospital CEO Jeff Bloemker (right) is seeking letters of support. SOPHIA BALES | Staff
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