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RICHMOND – Another meeting – one building on meetings going back to 2016 – ended with the usual uncertainty about finding an alternative to the closed and deteriorating old Highway 13 bridge in Henrietta.

HENRIETTA – The Ray County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Tri-County Mental Health to reduce mental health threats that could lead to criminal activities and personal anguish. Since November, two inmates have committed suicide in the jail, the latest occurring Feb.

HARDIN – The Hardin-Central Board of Education has agreed to sell $1,570,000 in lease refunding and improvement certificates of participation to the district’s municipal bond underwriter, L.J. Hart & Co., St. Louis.

RICHMOND – Dear Elementary School firstgrade classes, including Haley Shelton’s class, received a visit from the University of Missouri Extension’s Chandra Carey. The extension assigns educators to schools across Missouri to teach various topics, with Carey giving nutrition information.

RICHMOND – The new Branded Steakhouse, Oink & Moo BBQ & Taproom can hold scores of people, but there will be room for more. The adjacent banquet hall, under construction, will seat about 300 people and could open around April 1.

RICHMOND – Like biting into a thick steak, the name – Branded Steakhouse, Oink & Moo BBQ & Taproom – is a mouthful. A new city landmark, the restaurant stands at 708 Wollard Blvd.

■ INMATE HANGS INSIDE GROUP CELL ■ CAMERA MONITORING INADEQUATE ■ SECOND DEATH SINCE NOVEMBER HENRIETTA – Two Ray County Jail suicides in less than five months build on others from previous years. The ability of inmates to commit suicide while under jail supervision is no secret.

RICHMOND – There is competition for some municipal elections in April for Excelsior Springs and Ray County, but most candidates are running unopposed. This information covers only the contested races.

RICHMOND – More than 4,500 first-year FFA members from 350-plus Missouri high schools had the opportunity to learn about being positive role models, getting involved, making sound choices, becoming active team members and making a positive difference in their lives, school and community during the...

In response to a Feb. 11 article regarding the overpass/ crossing deliberations in Henrietta, this has been a sevenyear process to find a solution to the overpass that was condemned in 2015.