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A donated body scanner capable of detecting contraband hidden inside inmates may soon be operational at the Ray County Jail.

Editor’s Note: This is the final part of a two-part series where area school administrators share reflections on graduation season, summer school and the evolving role of education in Ray County.

After 42 years of deliveries, smiles and going the extra mile, Tony Ghisalberti is finally clocking out – but not without one last stop at the heart of the community he’s served for decades. Friends, coworkers and longtime customers will gather at the Richmond VFW, 312 E.

As news of Tony Ghisalberti’s retirement spread, dozens of community members shared memories, well wishes and gratitude.

When a police officer is forced to make a split-second decision, there’s no pause button. But with Richmond’s newest training equipment, those highstakes moments can now be practiced safely, repeatedly and with the same tools officers carry every day on duty.

TUCKER AND BECKETT HAMM explore a rotary phone at the Ray County Historical Society and Museum booth during the ForFFA Summer Bash held at Richmond High School.

A recent professional milestone brought recognition to Richmond’s court operations, as the city prepares for a busy season of infrastructure projects, financial planning and facility repairs.

A routine cleanup event meant to honor the dead has raised new questions about ownership of the grounds they’re buried in.