Ray County News

The Ray County Prosecutor is expected to file charges against three Richmond residents, including a three-time state high-school wrestling champion, in what police are describing as the murder of Michelle Rhueport, 40.

After two weeks of reading the Richmond Missourian newspaper from World War II, I have a better appreciation of Ray County during those trying times.

At the regular meeting on May 15, members of KiwanisA were treated to an excellent program given by Brian Bush on drug use and paraphernalia.

The Richmond FFA Chapter had a very strong showing at state contests this year. The Soil Evaluation team followed up its district championship performance with a strong effort, finishing 10th out of 48 teams, and earning a gold ranking.

In 1937, the University of Missouri published a book titled, "Place Names Of Five West Central Counties Of Missouri," by Anne Elizabeth Atchison.

Ray County officials are working with the state to reconcile the assets and liabilities from the former Rayville government.

After researching Nimrod Hunter Endsley's adventure, I think I bragged on him too soon.

Beginning at 5:15 p.m. with weigh-in, Weight Watchers will meet at the Ray County Health Department, 820 E. Lexington St., Richmond.