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Ray County’s fire, police and sheriff’s officials warn without a unified plan, the county could be left scrambling when the next emergency hits.

The laughter, meals and fellowship that define the Eagleton Center in Richmond continue under new leadership, even as the memory of longtime director Pat Mills remains ever present in the building she helped shape.

MoDOT REPRESENTATIVES recently met with residents at the Orrick Community Center during an open house to discuss the proposed replacement of the Missouri Route Z bridge over Keeney Creek, located about one mile south of town.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on the 2025 Hardin- Central All-School Reunion, highlighting the tributes, keynote address, after-party and the lasting meaning of the event.

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW A coaching era got underway for Richmond in varsity softball Tuesday. The Spartans’ 16-1 road loss to Lawson marked the head coaching debut of Baylyn Jennings, who succeeds Trent Thompson.

Richmond residents will see a slight decrease in the city’s property tax levy for 2025, even as higher assessments and new construction are expected to push collections above $1 million. The council recently approved Bill No.

Field to Fork is a new weekly recipe series from Project Guardian, featuring simple, healthy meals using fresh produce from farmer’s markets or Harvesters boxes.

Shining a laser at an aircraft may seem harmless to some, but law enforcement is warning the act can blind pilots, endanger hundreds of lives and land offenders in federal prison. An act that may be intended as fun or a prank could impair an aircraft pilot’s vision and potentially cause an accident.

Corn whiskey has long been an American tradition and a vital part of Missouri’s economy. University of Missouri Extension researchers are working to help corn growers that provide locally sourced corn to distilleries for brewed corn whiskey.

Plans to expand day programs and services for people with developmental disabilities in Ray County took center stage as commissioners heard about a building project, which leaders say is urgently needed to meet demand.