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Area plumbers outline professional standards

4 months ago By News Staff

Body Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series highlighting a “Ray County Voices” podcast episode featuring local plumbing professionals. Part One covered common plumbing issues and maintenance, while Part Two explores training, qualifications and hiring considerations.

ZAC GREGORY (from left), Dale Askamit, Shawn Roney and Miranda Jamison discuss plumbing systems, repairs and prevention during “Ray County Voices” podcast episode.

Extra Exposure: Ray Co. Egg Hunts 3.28.26

4 months ago By News Staff

Body #extraexposure #richmondnews #raycounty

Ray County reviews final phase of ARPA funding

4 months ago By Miranda Jami-son

Body With several projects now complete, Ray County Commissioners are working to allocate roughly $500,000 in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds before a federal spending deadline later this year.

COMMISSIONERS HEAR details of a proposed hare scramble event, including race schedules, safety requirements and familyfocused participation before approving a temporary use permit. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Ready, set, hunt

4 months ago By News Staff

Body LILLYONNA CLEMONS scrambles to collect the best finds at First Baptist of Richmond..

Utility equipment failures prompt emergency purchases

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Body Facing unexpected failures in critical utility equipment, Richmond City Council members approved emergency purchases to prevent disruptions to essential services.

Cleanup effort focuses on education, environmental impact

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Body With a donkey wagon trailing behind, a group of children walked the edges of St. Cloud Road, turning a cleanup effort into a hands-on lesson about the environment.

JEFF MCFADDEN leads his donkeys while passing environmental knowledge on to the next generation. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

State monitoring program detects nitazenes in Orrick schools

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Body A statewide wastewater monitoring program has detected nitazenes in the Orrick R-XI School District, prompting district officials to notify families and outline steps being taken to ensure student safety and awareness.

RAY COUNTY SHERIFF

4 months ago By News Staff

Body Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from March 15, 2026 to March 21, 2026. Monday, March 16 Lester Crosby, 64, of Hardin, Mo., was arrested.

Two seek one Crystal Lakes Road District seat

4 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Body Two candidates are on the ballot for one seat on the Crystal Lakes Special Road District in the April 7 municipal election. The candidates are Ron Smith and Chris Reynolds.

Celebrating service to Missouri during National Volunteer Month

4 months ago By News Staff

Body ERIC JACKSON University of Missouri Extension Director of Risk and Volunteer Management. Every April, National Volunteer Month invites us to pause and appreciate something remarkable: Giving your time doesn’t just strengthen your community.

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