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Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part story on a recent ‘Ray County Voices’ Podcast conversation about local libraries. Part One covered library services and early literacy, while Part Two explores material selection, changing reading habits and additional community resources.

The Ray County Farm Crawl is returning for its second year with new activities, additional agricultural stops and improvements based on feedback from last year’s inaugural event. The Richmond News and Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce will present the free, self-guided event from 10 a.m.

Classrooms, workplaces and homes became the settings where Ray Countyarea residents watched and listened as the events of Sept. 11, 2001, unfolded.

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Efforts to replace the West 216th Street bridge are moving forward as Ray County takes another step in the dispute that has lasted more than two years.

A new officer has joined the Richmond Police Department, bringing years of experience and a desire to make a difference in the community he serves.

Officials are working through several construction issues at Ray County’s new 911 center as weather delays have left the nearly $5.9 million project slightly behind schedule.

A Richmond woman has been granted a bond reduction and released from the Ray County Jail while facing felony charges involving alleged child abuse.

Hardin-Central students were recently recognized for their academic achievements during the fourth quarter of the 202526 school year. Students were named to the Principal’s Honor Roll, A Honor Roll and B Honor Roll.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a twopart story on a recent ‘Ray County Voices’ podcast conversation about local libraries. Part one covers services and early literacy, while part two explores material selection, reading habits and additional resources.