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A quiet room in Ray County is offering first responders something they often do not have — a place to pause. The space, known as a refuge room, was established through a partnership between the Ray County Sheriff’s Office and Vibbard Christian Union (VCU) Church.

Residents again raised concerns about transparency and road conditions with county officials, citing ongoing frustrations with communication and infrastructure.

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Ray County saw modest voter participation in the April 7 General Municipal Election, with unofficial results showing 11.8% of registered voters cast ballots across all precincts. Of the 15,519 registered voters, only 1,829 cast ballots in the election.

An arrest has been made in connection with a string of recent business burglaries in Richmond, with police linking the suspect to nine break-ins. Cloyce Oliver Wollard, 26, is facing 10 felony charges, including eight counts of second-degree burglary and two counts of stealing $750 or more.

Despite cooler temperatures lingering, community members are already beginning the growing season, starting seeds and preparing for planting.

Following a prior decision to remove the structure, Ray County commissioners voted to modify an earlier motion on the Henrietta overpass, allowing the demolition project to be let for bids.

Missouri State Rep. Peggy McGaugh highlighted House passage of multiple bills and broader legislative action during the second half of the legislative session.

To those unfamiliar with lawn maintenance, the term “scarify” might sound like something horror movie directors hope to do to audiences who watch their films. But scarifying has nothing to do with frightening filmgoers, and everything to do with promoting a lush, green and healthy lawn.