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US investigating baby seat recall

The government agency charged with regulating safety recalls said it wants to know if Graco delayed its reporting of a defect that led to one of the largest baby-seat recalls in U.S. history.The company could face a fine of up to $35 million if the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's investigation finds it delayed notifying regulators of the safety defect. A manufacturer has five days to notify the agency once it is aware of a safety defect and the investigation will determine if the company took longer.

In affected car seats the buckles can become stuck, making them difficult to open. The recall was issued in July and includes car seats manufactured between July 2010 and May 2013.

There have been no reported injuries related to the recalled baby carriers.

Still, NHTSA says the problem could create "an unreasonable risk to a child's life in the event of an emergency."

Graco could not immediately be reached for comment.

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Obituary - Pauline Skaggs

Pauline Skaggs, of Tucker, GA, formerly of Rich Hill, passed away on Thursday, November 27th in Georgia. She was 95. Arrangements are under the direction of Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, December 5th at 1:00 P.M. at the Heuser Funeral Home, with burial in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Rich Hill.

Obituary - Edward “Ed” Friedrich

Edward “Ed” Friedrich, 79, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, died Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4, at the Atkinson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hickory Grove Baptist Church or to Serenity Care Hospice. (A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report November 24, 2014 to November 30, 2014

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

 November 24, 2014 to November 30, 2014

November 24, 2014

AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN
AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER
MVA NON INJURY – ADRIAN
CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL
AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

November 25, 2014

THEFT – ADRIAN
ABANDON VEHICLE – PASSAIC
TRAFFIC HAZARD – RICH HILL
AMBULANCE REQUEST – BALLARD
LITTERING – DREXEL
DOMESTIC – RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER
CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER

Barton County Electric Cooperative, Inc. warns of scam

Area co-ops have been receiving calls from members regarding a phone scam targeting local businesses.

The caller claims to be with the co-op's dispatching. The caller is informing members their most recent credit card payment was not successful and that their account is past due. The member is then informed there is a serviceman on standby, ready to disconnect the power if immediate payment is not made via credit card payment over the phone.

This is a scam. Barton County Electric does not call members with a serviceman nearby asking for credit card information. If there is ever a doubt, hang up and contact Barton County Electric immediately office at 417-682-5636 or 800-286-5636. Please do not fall victim to this scam.

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Butler Police Department Activity Report 11/24 - 11/30 - 2014

• 11/24/2014 

Medical assist 700 block of N Havanna
Medical assist 200 block of E Pleasant
Open door 400 block of S Fulton
Medical assist 400 block of N Main
Disturbance 100 block of N Austin
Animal complaint Fulton and Clark
Animal complaint 400 block of S Fran

• 11/25/2014 

Open door W Ohio
Alarm 200 block of Mechanic
Keep the peace Inn Building
Animal complaint N Main

• 11/26/2014 

Assist Fire Dept. 400 block of College
Disturbance 600 block of N Main
Open door 400 block of S High
Shoplifter Wal Mart
Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott