Obituary - Helen Mae Benthusen

Helen Mae Benthusen, age 101, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2020.

Graveside funeral service will be held 10 am Friday, July 3, 2020 at Mt Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. 

Helen will lie in state from 11 am to 5 pm Thursday, July 2 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. 

Contributions are suggested to the New Lancaster United Methodist Church or Olathe Hospice.

Updated Obituary - Peggy Campbell

Alice Marie (Peggy) Campbell (83) of Garden City, Missouri, went to be with her lord and savior on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Peggy was born in Pickering Missouri on August 7, 1936 to Clayton and Lela Peters. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Walter Ray Campbell on September 19, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas. Peggy loved her family and friends and enjoyed cooking and loved bird watching. Peggy was a member of the American Legion Post #498 of Garden City, Missouri.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Lela Peters, her brother Frank Peters and her sister Lula Carnes.

Peggy is survived by her husband Walter Ray Campbell of the home, her brother Fred Peters(Carol) of Maryville, Missouri and her daughter Rhonda Rae Cella (Joe) of Adrian, Missouri. Peggy is also survived by 3 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Graveside services will be July 4, 2020 at the Dayton Cemetery at 10 a.m.

Due to the COVID 19 outbreak, a celebration of life will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Research Fund.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office News Release June 23 through 30, 2020

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 10 arrests and took multiple reports during the week of June 23 through 30, 2020.

Click on link for more information.

 https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=944

Obituary - Barbara Francis Hutson

Barbara Francis (Lambrecht) Hutson, 81, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home. 

A private family service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.

A full obituary will be posted once it is available.

Stealing Reported In Nevada

Attention

If anyone has picked up or sees a white Duckett fishing rod on H Highway in the Butler area please let me know. Thanks. Please share. - Trey Gustin

Historic landmark hits the ground...

IT ONLY TOOK A FEW SECONDS following the detonation of explosives to bring the stacks at the decommissioned Montrose Power Plant to the ground today. The plant served as a major local employer for many years and no longer will be visible on the horizon. The site should be completely cleared by this Fall. - video courtesy Mike Kidwiler

Louisburg Kansas Aquatic Center will reopen

The Louisburg Aquatic Center will reopen Wednesday, July 1, after the Miami County Health Department has finished its case and contact investigation stemming from a lifeguard testing positive for COVID-19 June 27.

The health department’s disease investigator Christena Beer informed City staff that seven pool employees will need to remain in self-quarantine into July due to working proximity to the confirmed case. All other employees have been released.

Pool staff will deep clean the pool Tuesday with the facility reopening Wednesday. Regular pool hours are noon-8 p.m. Monday-Friday with lap swim from 8-9 p.m. and noon to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Beer said anyone who might have come in contact with the lifeguard who has tested positive for COVID-19 has been contacted by the Miami County Health Department, including any possible pool patrons.

Refunds for pool passes will not be issued, City staff said.

The pool will close at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.

Obituary - Ira Clinton Barnard

Ira Clinton Barnard, 75, Adrian, MO, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2 at the Atkinson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

5K tonight in Rich Hill at 8pm

Today is the Rich Hill 4th of July 5k run/walk!! Registration (sign waivers) at 7:30 on East side of Railroad tracks & Park Ave.

There is no cost or t-shirts this year.
Water will be provided by Good Shepherd Hospice.

Please dress in red white and blue!
5k starts TONIGHT at 8pm. Remember to social distance!!

Come on out and support the Drexel FFA Chapter

Come on out and support the Drexel FFA Chapter this Saturday in front of the school! Drive through service with a smile!

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative reports power outages

Our power provider, KAMO, is working on an issue in the Mt. Zion Substation. This outage is affecting members in the Deepwater, Lowry City and Brownington areas. 

Osage Valley Electric Crews are also working on an outage in the Hudson/Pleasant Ridge area in eastern Bates County. 

Crews are working to make repairs and will have power restored as quickly as possible.

Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary

Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary to Jeff and Becky Johnston of Butler! 

We wish many more years of love and happiness!

Community Announcement need armbands for the Rich Hill Carnival?

Community Announcement!! It's that time of year again... Rich Hill Famous for the 4th Celebration! Fun Time Shows are in town and have brought an impressive slate of rides!

They are taking strict safety measures, including hand sanitizer at each ride and hand wash stations (along with wiping down rides, social distancing markers, and Lysol Fogging the midway each night) to ensure that your ride experience is healthy!

Pre-Sale Wristbands will be available at Food Fair and Citizens Bank until 4p.m. Wednesday for $20 (they will be $25 at the ticket window). And YES, ALL RIDES PICTURED BELOW (and more) WILL BE HERE!  - Courtesy of Rich Hill Food Fair

Check out the RH 4th of July Schedule Below:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2020/06/rich-hill-4th-of-july-set-to-go.html

Butler woman arrested on Forgery Warrant

Krista M. Myers (Itzen)

On 6/29/20 around 5:17pm the Butler Police Department arrested 30 year old Krista M. Myers (Itzen) of Butler.

She was arrested for 1.) Felony Warrant for failure to appear Original Charge - Forgery.

Krista M. Myers (Itzen) was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and she is currently being held on a $175 cash only bond.

 Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Funny Money Floating Around Bates County

Attention! Business owners in Bates County someone attempted to use a counterfeit $100 bill at Leona's Mini Mart in Amsterdam last evening.

The subjects left the store in a small red pick up truck! 

If anyone has any information on this incident please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660-679-3232.

Obituary - Lisa McCubbin

Lisa McCubbin, 55 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home in Drexel. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). 

Funeral services will follow on Thursday at 1:00 pm also at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to a family fund set up at Citizens Bank. Messages of Condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Lisa Suzanne McCubbin was born November 29, 1964 in Harrisonville, Missouri to David and Phyllis Spencer Gilbert. She grew up in the Drexel and Westline area. Lisa graduated from Midway High School in 1984. She was united in marriage to Dwight McCubbin in 1985. To this union three children were born. Lisa worked most of her life as a babysitter and homemaker raising her family. Family was important to Lisa, they always came first in her life and she cherished the time she got to spend with them, especially the grandchildren.

Lisa was preceded in death by her father, grandparents, her aunt Ann Spencer, and by her mother-in-law Lila McCubbin, and two brother-in-laws. She is survived by her husband Dwight McCubbin, son Jonathan McCubbin and Fiance Amanda, daughter Shelbi Evans and Husband Cody, son Jushua McCubbin, three grandsons, Jonathan Jr., Aydyn, and Bentley. She also leaves behind her mother Phyllis Gilbert, brothers, Tommy Gilbert and wife Carey, Davey Gilbert, and Darrell Gilbert and wife Sheryl, along with many extend family members and dear friends.

Public Service Announcement from the city of Rich Hill

Obituary - Donna Mae “Peggy” McAnany

Peggy McAnany 88, of Louisburg, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. Cremation, with private family services to be held at a later date. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Donna Mae “Peggy” McAnany was born July 6, 1931 in Drexel, Missouri to Morris and Anna Stewart Hewitt. She grew up in the Drexel area and graduated from Drexel High School. Peggy was united in marriage to Lloyd McAnany in 1954. Peggy worked for many years as a school bus driver in Louisburg.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lloyd McAnany and a son Larry McAnany. She is survived by a son Randy McAnany and wife Pam of Drexel, MO., daughter Judy Mower and husband George of Olathe, KS., four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Hot and Humid this week

The heat and humidity will continue today with the hottest day this week occurring Wednesday.

Isolated showers and storms are possible over central MO this morning with another possible round of storms overnight across northern Missouri.

Obituary - Kathy Osborn

Kathy Osborn 70, of Drexel, Missouri passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home in Drexel. Cremation with private family services to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). 

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or City Union Mission. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Kathy Jo Osborn was born February 3, 1950 in Harrisonville, Missouri to Harold and Pauline McAnany Nafus. She grew up in the Drexel area and has been a life long resident. Kathy was united in marriage to Melvin Osborn on April 27, 1968. To this union two children were born.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Melvin Osborn, son Dennis Osborn and wife Sarah, daughter Jennifer Osborn, grandchildren Sophie, Jackson, and Mackenna, along with many extended family members and friends.

Wasteland at the Alley Tavern this Friday!

Local Butler band Wasteland will play Impromptu show at the Alley Tavern this Friday!!!  You know it'll be a great time!!!  Hope to see everyone there!!!

Wasteland at the Alley Tavern in Butler 

THIS Friday starting at 9pm 

Come out and have a great time
https://www.facebook.com/events/2616138111983926/

Nevada Elks Lodge 564 selling sweet corn

The members of the Nevada Elks lodge 564 is picking sweet corn for sale! The money raised will go to the veterans home in Mt. Vernon Missouri ! Big shout out to Jason Bond for planting the corn!

Sweet Corn will be on sale starting Tuesday 6/30/20 at 10am at the Nevada Elks Lodge and the price will be $5 a dozen! Thank you!

UPDATE:
I would like to thank everyone that bought sweet corn from the Nevada Elks lodge this morning! We sold out in a hour! The Elks raised over $1,200.00 for the veterans home in Mt. Vernon! - Mark

Immediate Job Opening at Conoco in Butler

Immediate Job Opening at Conoco in Butler. Position is for 2-10 pm shift 32-40 hours per week. Part time is available if desired. 

Starting pay $10-$10.50 per hour depending on experience plus benefits. Insurance available, fuel discounts and other great incentives. 

Must be 21, very reliable and self motivated to work. 

Paid every two weeks. Apply in person Mon-Thursday 8am-1pm.

Property Damage Reported In Nevada

Vernon County Health Department has confirmed another positive case of COVID-19

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

June 29, 2020
Vernon County Health Department
417-667-7418

Confirmed COVID-19 cases

Vernon County Health Department has confirmed another positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) bringing our total confirmed cases to 18. This case is symptomatic and is currently hospitalized. The family of this case is quarantined at home per CDC guidelines.

Vernon County Health Dept staff is continuing contact tracing and are notifying anyone who has been listed as a close contact to the positive case. Those contacts will be quarantined at home.

There is potential community exposure related to this case. The exposure is low risk for transmission. The exposure is as follows:

6/27/2020:
MFA on Hickory St from approximately 9:30-9:45 am
Wal-Mart from approximately 10:00-10:20 am.

If you feel like you may have been exposed please monitor for signs or symptoms for 14 days. If you develop any symptoms contact your primary care provider or urgent care for further evaluation and testing. Symptoms include:
• Cough
• Fever
• Shortness of breath
• Chills
• Muscle aches
• Sore throat
• New loss of taste or smell

Individuals should continue to practice social distancing, clean/disinfect any high touched surfaces, wash their hands with soap and water routinely, use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available and avoid touching your face (especially eyes, nose & mouth). It is up to each and every one of us to stop the spread of this disease.

CALL before going to a clinic, urgent care, or ER if you feel you need to be evaluated

Close Contact means: 6 ft or less for 15 minutes or more with a positive case

Must have ATV registration in order to participate in Rich Hill 4th of July Celebration!

Please remember if you are going to have your golf cart or side by side at the Rich Hill 4th of July celebration, it needs to be tagged with the City of Rich Hill. Stop in and see Amber or Casey to get yours registered today. 

You will need a copy of insurance, paid personal property tax and drivers license. The fee to register a ATV is $15. 

There is no charge to register a golf cart. City Hall hours this week are Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Rich Hill FFA Cornhole Tournament

Rich Hill FFA Cornhole Tournament after parade on the Northwest side of the circle park

Nevada man arrested on felony warrant in Jasper County

On 6/28/20 around 3:50pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Jasper County arrested 34 year old Douglas D. Derry of Nevada, Missouri.

Mr. Derry was arrested for 1.) Felony Probation and Parole Warrant - Probation Violation.

He was booked into the Jasper County Jail in Carthage, Missouri and he is currently listed as bondable.

 Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Road back open in rural Butler

If you've traveled in the area of Rice Road south of Butler you have noticed that CR NW 1001 has been closed some time due to a bridge repair! 

Well today we are happy to announce that bridge work is over and a new better bridge is in place. 

This will for sure save some time for the locals as going around this repair has been a bit time consuming!


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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly makes face coverings mandatory starting July 3rd

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is making it mandatory to wear a face covering in the state of Kansas starting July 3rd.

Governor Kelly said in her weekly press conference today that starting July 3rd at 12:01 a.m. everyone in the state of Kansas must wear a face covering in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Mid America Live News will continue to follow this story and provide updates when they become available.

Obituary - Alice Marie (Peggy) Campbell

Alice Marie (Peggy) Campbell (83) of Garden City, Missouri, went to be with her lord and savior on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Peggy was born in Pickering Missouri on August 7, 1936 to Clayton and Lela Peters. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Walter Ray Campbell on September 19, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas. Peggy loved her family and friends and enjoyed cooking and loved birdwatching. Peggy was a member of the American Legion, Post 498 of Garden City, Missouri.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Lela Peters, her brother Frank Peters and her sister Lula Carnes. Peggy is survived by her husband Walter Ray Campbell of the home, her brother Fred Peters(Carol) of Maryville, Missouri and her daughter Rhonda Rae Cella (Joe) of Adrian, Missouri. Peggy is also survived by 3 grandchildren, and 6 greatgrandchildren. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Graveside services will be July 4, 2020 at the Dayton Cemetery at 10 a.m. Due to the COVID 19 outbreak, a celebration of life will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Research Fund.