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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
From Bates County Clerk, Jami Page
A new Missouri law went into effect on August 28th regarding write-in candidates. RSMo 115.453(4) states that write-in candidates can only be counted if the candidate has filed a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate with the Election Authority, even if no one has filed to be a candidate for a particular race.
Before this law changed all write-in votes were counted for a particular race if no candidate filed for that office.
What this change means is if you write-in Mickey Mouse or any other person that has not filed to be a write-in candidate, then the name you wrote in on your ballot will not be counted.
Any person wishing to file as a write-in candidate for a local race has until the second Friday immediately preceding the election day to do so.
If a candidate does not win the nomination in the primary election, they cannot file to be a write-in candidate for the same office at the general election.
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Nevada Police Investigate Shooting; Suspect Facing Multiple Felony Charges
When officers arrived, they located a subject who had been shot by another subject inside the residence. Officers were able to recover the firearm believed to have been used in the shooting. During the investigation, officers determined the firearm had been defaced. Additional evidence led investigators to determine the firearm had also been reported stolen in an earlier incident.
The victim was transported to an undisclosed hospital for further medical treatment.
The suspect, identified as Frank Hostetter-Bailey, was still on scene when officers arrived and was taken into custody by Nevada Police.
The Vernon County Prosecuting Attorney has filed the following charges against Hostetter.
Assault in the 2nd Degree — Class D Felony
Armed Criminal Action — Unclassified Felony
Unlawful Use of a Weapon — Discharge Into a Home, Motor Vehicle or Other Transportation — Class E Felony
Unlawful Use of a Weapon — While Intoxicated/Loaded Weapon — Class E Felony
The court has set bond at $25,000 cash only.
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Little Apple news
September 9, 2026
AC residents with brush debris from the storms Sunday can drop it off on the pile at the designated area by the water tower.
The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12. All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship. Jack Coultas will have a short devotional.
You are invited to a Community Luau Sunday, September 13 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Appleton City. Join them for food, fun, games and fellowship. Please bring lawn chairs.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, September 13 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up. A free will donation will be greatly appreciated
AC PTO is collecting Food Fair receipts and Best Choice UPC labels until September 11. Food Fair receipts need to be from May through August, 2026. If they are older, they cannot be submitted. Please send them with students or place them in a plastic bag or envelope and drop them off in the Elementary School Office, St. Clair County State Bank with Janet Payton or Little Apples Learning Center by Friday, September 11. This on-going fundraiser raises a substantial amount of money for PTO to use for the children's classroom trips and teacher requests for supplies.
People's choice at the museum quilt show resulted in a tie for first place. #8, a block quilt pieced in 1929 by the Prairie Pricilla Club and #20, an embroidered Bluebird quilt done by Roylene Dixon before 2021. Thank you to all the people who toured the show. The museum appreciates everyone coming to see their collection of Forty Quilts for Forty Years, celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the Historical Society. The quilts dated from the late 1800’s to the early 2000 quilts made by Roylene Dixon. All quilts are part of the museum’s collection and will be carefully stored and shown on a rotating schedule in the future.
Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose would like to thank everyone that came out to enjoy the day at their Labor Day Picnic. They served 1455 chicken dinners. Cash Raffle Prize Winners were: Brooks Hoedl $750, Henry Neuenschwander $600, St. Mary’s School $500, Chris Souza $500, Justin Sims $200, Ryan Culpepper $200, Bryan Westhusing $100 and Charlotte Rotert $100. Quilt Raffle Winners: Don Carroll - Many Trips Around the World Quilt and Jeanette Koch - Parasol Ladies.
Join Appleton City Fellowship Youth Group on September 13 at 5:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Venue Fire Pit for a special evening designed to bring students, families, and friends together around the fire, in fellowship, worship, and a growing passion for Jesus Christ. “On Fire for Jesus” is designed for students in 5th - 12th grade. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with an attending adult. Come hungry and ready for a great night! Bring your friends, enjoy some campfire food, gather around the fire, worship together, hear God's Word, and spend time building relationships with other students and families.
Ellett Memorial Hospital will host its annual Community Block Party Saturday, September 26 starting at 9:00 a.m. at Ellett Memorial Hospital in AC. The Block Party will have little something for everyone. Reduced-price lab draws will be available from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Booths will be set up with health information on available services and resources. Come shop the vendors! It’s never too early to start your Christmas Shopping and they have small business vendors on-site selling a wide range of products. There will also be several activities for the kids to enjoy: bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, kid’s games, fire truck and ambulance. EMH will also be providing free snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy. The St. Clair Co Sheriff’s Department will have K-9 demos. Bring the whole family for a fun day at the EMH Community Block Party! Check the EMH Community Block Party Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=emh%20community%20block%20party for more information.
The A.C. Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates are set for September 25 & 26. Permits are $5 and can be purchased at City Hall beginning Tuesday, September 8 - Tuesday, September 22. Permits to set up in the City Park are $25 for the pole shelter, $15 for the stage, $10 for lawn permits and these fees cover both days. Park permits can also be purchased at City Hall on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved by phone. Maps will be available at Food Fair, Casey's, Fika and Powell’s True Value on Thursday afternoon. House of Joy Ministries will no longer be at the City Park to collect donations. However, Growing in Grace Community Center will have a trailer at the back of their building for your donations. For questions, please contact Dianne Foster at 660-679-1125.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for September. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Friday, Sept 11 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, Sept 16 - Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, Sept 17 - Podiatry: Dr. Pace, Wednesday, Sept 18- Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Tuesday, Sept 22 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday, Sept 23 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, Sept 23 - Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, Sept 24 - Neurology- Dr. Shoaib, Friday, Sept 25 - Orthopedics- Laura Noble, FNP, Monday, Sept 28 - Rheumatology- Dr. John.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sept 12 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God 7:00 a.m.
Sept 13 Pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Sept 13 Community Luau from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Appleton City
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Obituary - Stephen Lewis Conley
Stephen Lewis Conley, age 74, Blue Mound, Kansas passed away Monday, September 7, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1952 in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Earl and Anna Mae Stoeckle Conley. As a child, he enjoyed fishing and hunting and would continue these throughout his life. Stephen graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1970. He then attended Fort Scott Community College where he played trumpet in the band. His Bachelor's degree was earned from Pittsburg State University in Business Administration in 1974. After college, he started working for Daniel Construction at the LaCygne power plant. He continued to rise through the ranks to Cost Control Manager with Fluor International. For 10 years, Stephen also enjoyed raising emus. Stephen was united in marriage to Malinda Smith on October 2, 1976. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with his family especially traveling, playing board games, card games, and praying the rosary. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles Conley. Stephen is survived by his wife, Malinda, three daughters, Stephanie, Katelyn and Pamella Conley, a brother Kenny/Linda Conley, sisters-in-law Linda Conley, Marilyn Duggins, Mryna/Greg Golden, brothers-in-law Richard/Corey Smith and Michael/Kara Smith, and several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mound City, Kansas. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed at 5 pm Friday, September 11at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will follow until 7 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
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Big weekend coming to Clinton!
THE TV & MOVIE CARS ARE COMING TO CLINTON!
Cruisers… September 12th is getting CLOSE, and Downtown Clinton is about to look a whole lot like a movie set!
We’ve got an incredible lineup of TV & Movie cars & tribute cars headed to Missouri’s Largest Square!
Grandpa’s Drag-U-La — Butch's unforgettable Munster machine from The Munsters TV show and the movie Munster, Go Home!
The Deathmobile — Animal House - a Barris-built promotional Deathmobile with a connection going back to the movie’s original era.
The General Lee — The Dukes of Hazzard - built from the original specs from Tom Sarmento & Rich Septon who where Warner Brothers location set mechanics
Mad Max V8 Interceptor — “The Last of the V8s” — an incredible tribute built from an authentic Australian XB Falcon Coupe, the same make and model used in Mad Max!
The Bandit Trans Am — Smokey and the Bandit - Authentic original black & gold T/A just like the Bandits
PLUS — A REAL 2005 FORD GT! Come see this incredible piece of Ford performance from the Gregg Smith Car Collection, along with several other amazing vehicles celebrating 34 years of Gregg Smith Ford!
And making the Munster experience even better…
BUTCH PATRICK — EDDIE MUNSTER — WILL BE THERE IN PERSON!
Meet Butch, check out Grandpa’s Drag-U-La, and then stick around after Cruise Night because the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down!
At dusk, grab a seat on the courthouse lawn for a showing of MUNSTER, GO HOME!, introduced by Butch Patrick himself!
Just picture it — TV & Movie cars lined up on the Square, hundreds of hot rods and classics, cruisers making laps around the outside loop, great food, music, and one incredible night in Downtown Clinton!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
Historic Downtown Clinton, Missouri — Missouri’s Largest Square
Early parking opens at NOON
Vehicle Registration 4–7 PM
FREE admission for cruisers AND spectators!
Historic Downtown Clinton, Missouri — Missouri’s Largest Square
Early parking opens at NOON
Vehicle Registration 4–7 PM
FREE admission for cruisers AND spectators!
PLUS! Every registered cruiser receives a voucher for a FREE Sonic Mini Blast, good that evening courtesy of our local Clinton Sonic!
TV & Movie Cars
Grandpa’s Drag-U-La
Butch Patrick — Eddie Munster
Real 2005 Ford GT
Jurassic Park Jeep
Munster, Go Home! under the stars
And Missouri’s Largest Square FULL of cruisers!
Grandpa’s Drag-U-La
Butch Patrick — Eddie Munster
Real 2005 Ford GT
Jurassic Park Jeep
Munster, Go Home! under the stars
And Missouri’s Largest Square FULL of cruisers!
WHO’S READY FOR SEPTEMBER 12TH?!
Find us on Facebook under "Clinton Cruise Night"
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