Adrian Blackhawk Students of the Month

Congratulations to Adrian Middle School and High School students of the month for October!

Pictured, L to R: HS: Berkleigh Pierce, Junior and Marcella Ridgley, 8th grade.

Courtesy Adrian Schools

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Investigation continues in Garden City shooting

On Tuesday November 10th, just before 9:00 pm, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of 7 Highway and 8th Street in Garden City, in reference to a shooting that had just occurred.

Once on scene they discovered a white male victim in his 40’s who had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital where he is currently in critical condition.

A suspect has been identified, however he fled the scene prior to the arrival of deputies.

The Cass County Tactical Response Team, Cass County Crisis Negotiation Team and Crime Scene Response Team were activated to assist with the investigation. The Garden City Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol also responded to the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cass County Sheriff's Office directly at 816-380-5200.

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Appleton City 1st quarter honorees

Congratulations to our AC JH/HS Students of 1st Quarter! JH: Kylee Farmer, Leon Campos, Hunter Moss, and Hadilyn Hearting. HS: Shea Brownsberger, Chelby Fisher, Baylor Brownsberger, Bennett Johnson, Draya Fennewald, Jackson Avery, Chase Harkrader, and Lucy Hellwig.

Great job students for going above and beyond in and out of classroom. Go Bulldogs!

Courtesy Appleton City schools

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Bedbug problem? There are solutions

Bedbugs can be a major source of irritation and hard to get rid of. Read more courtesy of the MU Extension Office here https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EjMZWofWk/

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Six members inducted into Archie National Honor Society

Congratulations to newly inducted Archie Whirlwind National Honor Society Members: Lake Callahan, Elsie Parsons, AJ Ogle, Rylan Reynolds, Jackson Parks, and Kathryn Roth.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

Courtesy Archie schools


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Flashback: A judge in the making

This volleyball team photo taken in 1989 features a future prominent citizen of our community, Judge Julie Highley, during her Senior year at Ballard high school

Front row: Kimberly Webb, Barbara Neece, Christy Umstattd, Shawn Simpson, Julie Highley

Back row: Tammy Weatherman, Brenda Highley, Amy Kreitler, Kristin Griffith, Heather Mock, Sharon Kenagy, Debbie Highley, Kellie Caldwell (?) and Coach Raelinn Olsen.

Courtesy Ballard R-III school district

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Hornet Baileigh Rogers receives DAR honors

Congratulations to Baileigh Rogers on being nominated to represent Hume School in the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Contest! Baileigh was selected based on her character, citizenship, and community involvement.

She was recognized recently at the DAR pinning ceremony.

Courtesy Hume schools


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Appleton City's Baylor Brownsberger to sign with SMSU

Baylor Brownsberger will be signing her letter of intent to play basketball for the Redhawks at Southeast Missouri State University this Friday November 13th at 10:30 in the HS Gym

Congratulations Baylor!

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