News

Body Young area thespians will get to hone their skills at a summer drama camp Aug. 8-12 at the Farris Theatre.

Body Ray County dispatchers are being trained for international certification in the three emergency dispatch disciplines, Ray County E-911 Director Kim Davis announced when the board convened June 23 in the 911 building in Richmond.

Body In June, there was a pet food and toy drive to benefit the Humane Society of Ray County and Autumn Acres.

Body John Haley joins the Orrick R-XI School District as its high school principal this year. Haley is filling the position vacated by Michelle Wityk, who left the district.

Body The Richmond FFA Chapter officer team gathered on June 23 to pursue its goal of teaching younger kids in the community more about the importance of agriculture.

Body Ray County has changed the way it electronically enters warrants for arrests, searches and other lawrelated business. Starting Tuesday, the Ray County Courthouse began entering the data, rather than 911 dispatchers.

Body Office-seekers got a chance to campaign during the Ray County Coalition Candidates Forum and Annual Meeting, held June 29 at the United Christian Presbyterian Church in Richmond.

Body Six Richmond FFA Officers gather around Jon Dana, Richmond area farmer and FFA supporter, to learn about no-till farming and cover crops on Richmond R-XVI School District property being utilized in the Growing Our Future field crop project.

Body Food, drinks, live music. This may sound like the KC Power and Light District, but can also be found at a little spot north of Richmond.

Body A new business has opened in Richmond. Wood Shed Lumber & Hardware Supply, located at 900 Walton Way, occupies the building once filled by the Derstler Lumber Co.