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Efforts to overhaul some of Ray County’s most deteriorated roads are gaining momentum, but transportation leaders cautioned that progress hinges on timing, funding and a little luck with the weather.

On more than one occasion, Richmond residents received fresh fruits and vegetables through community food programs – only to be left behind, unsure how to cook what they’d been given. Now, a new training kitchen at Ray County Hospital is turning that problem into a recipe for better health.

A few dollars a day can open the door to a million- dollar future, according to two local mortgage professionals helping first-time investors break into real estate. “The headline is $36.53 a day makes you a millionaire,” said Kevin Roller, owner of the Roller Mortgage Team.

It may not be the most romantic conversation to have before walking down the aisle, but for many couples, putting pen to paper on a prenuptial agreement is less about distrust and more about planning for the future with clarity and respect.

While one defendant waits to learn if his charges will be thrown out over missing evidence, a Kansas City man accused in the same 2021 shooting case is now scheduled to stand trial next spring in Ray County Circuit Court.

A child sex abuse case that once involved 11 felony charges ended with a 30-year prison sentence for an Orrick man after a plea agreement allowed most charges to be dismissed. Cody L.

A major construction project in the Richmond RXVI School District is on track for completion this summer, with administrators eyeing an August open house and a fall launch for the Early Childhood Development Center.

A local resident recently attended a Ray County Commissioners meeting to demand answers rather than ask questions.

A Richmond musician will be among the featured performers when the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra presents its 16th season finale, A Night at the Movies. String bass player Ben Suchman is one of 62 ensemble members participating in the concert.