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Pursuit of a suspect last week led by the Ray County Sheriff’s Office resulted in an apprehension – and a two-vehicle accident. Cody Montez of Columbia is in custody in the Ray County Jail in Henrietta, Sheriff Scott Childers said during a Wednesday morning interview at the Richmond News offices.

Like a taciturn cowboy in a Hollywood Western movie, longtime editor and reporter Jack “Miles” Ventimiglia kept his remarks brief as he rode off into the sunset, metaphorically speaking, by retiring.

Residents of Richmond and the surrounding communities are invited to enjoy a citywide fireworks display, courtesy of the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. The fireworks will launch at approximately 10 p.m.

Residents in the Richmond area need to stay weather-aware, as severe storms continue to hit. Spring and summer bring heavy rains, high winds and the potential for dangerous storms and tornadoes.

Attorney James R. Hall with the law firm Barton, Hall & Schnieders P.C.

The Ray County Coalition is hosting a candidates’ forum, along with its annual meeting, starting at 11:30 a.m. June 29.

On June 8, Daddy’s Diner got a taste of the limelight. The Richmond-based eatery was rented out and became a TV set, as Farm Journal, Pivot Bio and Fivestone Studios shot the project “Farmers’ Table.” The web series/TV program invites farmers from around the country to converse about niche topics.

Veterinarians Jonathan Renfro, Cathy Harris and Dale Stewart, and the city of Richmond combined to get dogs and cats vaccinated and tagged during the Annual Pet Clinic, held June 7-9 at the Wiggly Field Dog Park.

Richmond’s City Council voted June 14 at City Hall to approve a resolution for a trash rate increase, but not before letting the Republic Service representative hear the council’s multiple grievances with the company.

RICHMOND – To some, Jennifer and Robert Florez’s family might seem like Ray County’s version of “Cheaper by the Dozen,” the book-turned-film-turned-movie remake-turned-2022 reboot.