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Ray County students will soon see expanded drug prevention education after each district received $20,000 to support programs such as Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), as well as other awareness efforts aimed at helping young people avoid substance use.

Weeks after a fire destroyed multiple structures at Sunshine Lake, Ray County officials and relief representatives met with residents at the Eagleton Center to discuss recovery needs, available assistance and the legal problems already hanging over the campground.

Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from February 23, 2026 to February 28, 2026. Monday, February 23 At 7:55 p.m., Noah Bowman, 27, of Hardin, Mo., was arrested for domestic assault – 3rd degree; domestic assault – 3rd degree; domestic assault – 3rd degree; harassment – 1st degree.

As Richmond prepares to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, a new baking contest will give local residents a chance to showcase their favorite fruit pie recipes. The Richmond News will host the Slice of America Pie Contest during Richmond’s America 250 celebration on June 13.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a twopart story about the nonprofit Bridge of Hope and its work supporting women and families facing unexpected pregnancies.

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A lack of quorum prevented the Ray County 911 Board from taking any official action during its latest meeting, leaving multiple agenda items automatically tabled while members discussed staffing, equipment requests and operational updates.

After Ray County commissioners questioned the number of criminal cases dismissed in 2025 and raised concerns about evidence transmission between law enforcement and the prosecutor’s office, the Richmond News sought records from county offices to gain more insight into case classifications and...

The beginning of each school day at Hardin-Central Elementary begins with a familiar routine as students step off buses, climb out of vehicles and make their way toward the front doors. Waiting inside to greet them is Elementary Secretary Tesha Buhrmeister.