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Body RAY COUNTY recently experienced a second round of snowy weather, this winter as snow fell again last week. The total snow accumulation for both rounds of snow was approximately 14.5 inches.

Body Forty-nine inmates were transferred to other jails after Ray County Sheriff Gary Blackwell suddenly announced the closing of the Ray County Jail on Jan. 1, his first day in office.

Body Are you an FCS Financial member with a child or grandchild who is a high school senior? If so, they could be eligible to earn a $2,000 scholarship for college. Since 2004, FCS Financial has awarded nearly $878,000 in scholarships to Missouri high school seniors.

Body Although the opioid epidemic is still a significant concern, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has reported the first notable year-overyear decrease in drug overdose deaths since 2015.

Body Concerns regarding the operational capabilities of the Eagleton Center as an Emergency Relief Shelter were shared with Ray County Commissioners during a recent meeting.

Body Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series highlighting National Stalking Awareness Month, including legal implications, tips for victims, tips for identifying stalking behavior and available resources.

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Body In recent weeks, the city of Richmond took significant steps to ensure residents were prepared for an upcoming storm, highlighting the importance of pre-storm preparedness, effective resource allocation, and coordinated emergency response.

Body Employees and family members were eager to speak against the proposed federal rule which aims to phase out 14(c) certificates – a move that could impact 150,000 workers in sheltered employment positions.

Body Advocates for sheltered employment programs are actively encouraging the public to express their opposition to a proposed federal rule that aims to phase out 14(c) certificates before the Jan. 17 deadline.