Showing posts with label BATESCOUNTY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BATESCOUNTY. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Flip through this week's news-Review and Shopper!
Monday, September 1, 2025
Amsterdam man hurt in rollover accident
The driver was transported to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene.
Due to a policy change, the MSHP no longer provides names of victims in publicly available accident reports. Hardcopy detailed reports are available from the MSHP at a cost of $6 with an unknown delivery time due to a severe backlog, according to the MSHP website.
One person seriously injured in rural Bates county accident
A Chevy Malibu driven by a 19 year old female of Adrian, Mo left the roadway around 3:25 am and struck a tree near 7654 SW county road 1007 resulting in minor injuries for the driver and serious injuries for a 21 year old female passenger of Butler, Mo. Both were transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The vehicle received extensive damage and was towed from the scene.
Due to a policy change, the MSHP no longer provides names of victims in publicly available accident reports. Hardcopy detailed reports are available from the MSHP at a cost of $6 with an unknown delivery time due to a severe backlog, according to the MSHP website.
Please join us
For anyone who is not familiar, Butler student and athlete Eli Ferrell was seriously injured in an auto accident last week. Please feel free to join us this evening.
2025-2026 Ballard FFA officer team
President: Ashton Siebeneck
Vice President: Kennedy Borland
Secretary: Haley Pray
Reporter : Olivia Porter
Treasure: Emily Scott
Sentinel: Braydon Siebeneck
Congratulations!
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Week 1 football scores
Adrian 43
Lockwood 38
Archie 36
North Platte 40
Butler 32
El Dorado Springs 40
Cabool 0
Pleasant Hope 0
Clinton 69
Russellville 26
Cole Camp 27
Holden 28
Crest Ridge 2
Liberal 40
Drexel/Miami 42
Appleton City 88
Greenfield 14
Richmond 22
Harrisonville 49
McDonald County 39
Lamar 35
Nevada 63
Monett 34
Jasper 18
Osceola 43
New Heights Christian 42
Rich Hill 36
Midway 8
Salisbury 38
Friday, August 29, 2025
Busy week for Bates county commission
Jake Kroesen with Missouri Times called in on a late scheduled meeting. He wants to do a podcast on the history of Bates County. Trent stated he has a few people in mind. Jake mentioned he was looking to have 4 people. Jim and Trent will get ahold of the people. The event is scheduled for August 27th at 1pm. Later changed to 1:30.
10:18 am Trent made the motion to go into closed session per RSMO 610.021 (1 Legal actions). John seconded All voted yes. Motion carried.
10:48 am Trent made the motion to go back to open session. John seconded. All voted yes. Motion carried.
The Commission received a letter from The Bates County Museum asking for a letter of support for a grant application. The grant will be used to revive the Wilcox Schoolhouse into a handicap accessible lodging facility as well as a gathering space for the community. In turn providing financial support for the Museum.
Trent made the motion to submit a letter of support to the Revival of the Wilcox Schoolhouse. John seconded. All vote yes. No opposition.
The Commission worked on CART Payments.
John made the motion to pay out the CART payments to the Townships that had all the contract and rock information in. Trent seconded the motion. All voted yes. Motion passed. No Opposition.
There are 5 Townships that have not completed their paperwork at this time. West Boone, East Boone, Mt. Pleasant, Walnut and New Home.
Work in progress
1. Policy Regarding Indigent Cremations given 8/25/2023 nothing since April 25.
2. Rattlesnake Hill Roads 11/06/2023 evening meeting 6/11/25 still gaining signatures. As of 8/7/25, nine people need to sign. All need to sign to move the drives to roads.
3. Opioid Settlement Resolution 10/2/2024 (Judge Highley).
4. EEZ Board 3/26/2025 Proposal Fee with scope of work received $12,000.00 fixed fee 8/13/25.
August 25, 2025 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.
The Commissioners attended the U.S. State Representative Mark Alford Town Hall meeting in Rich Hill.
Rebecca Thornhill walked in with a question on her personal property tax bill. She has a dodge truck that was not on her assessment for this year. She added it and turned it in. She then found that she has not paid her taxes since getting it in 2019. Even though she has registered for it 2x with the state. She currently owes 6 years taxes. Leaving her with $1787.84 in penalty fees. This was her first vehicle in the County as she had just moved from Cass at that time. She never received an assessment letter but was able to register it twice with the state. After some checking and discussion, the Commission decided they could waive the penalties.
Trent made the motion to wave the $1787.84 penalty fees on the 2019 dodge truck taxes for Rebecca Thornhill. Jim seconded. Two voted yes. Motion carried. No opposition. John recused himself.
Jami Page County Clerk came in to finalize employee Health and Dental Insurance. With all agreeing there was no need for further discussion.
Trent made the motion to approve the United Health Insurance proposal for the $500.00 deductible and the county paying for each employee. John seconded all voted yes. Motion carried. No opposition.
Jami informed the Commission of the Dental Insurance added to the United Plan would have a 2% discount which would pay for the plan itself. It would be mostly the same coverage as the current one and would be paid by splitting the cost with the employee. John made the motion to add the Dental coverage to the United Health Plan. Trent seconded. All voted yes. Motion carried. No Opposition.
Jami then moved on to the Vision Plan. This plan is provided by Met Life for the Life insurance and Death benefit for each County employee. This plan is paid for by the county for each employee.
John made the motion to keep the vision plan with Met Life. Trent seconded the motion. All voted yes. Motion carried. No Opposition.
Jami also brought up some receipts that were turned in for reimbursement by a new contractor that is repairing the foundation footings on 7 county bridges. Matthew Tillery submitted several receipts for various items that were questionable as to materials or personal tools. The discussion voiced concerns using hired workers versus county employees. The taxed items purchased versus county nontaxed accounts. Trent stated that “them boys" were getting a job done that was needing done for a few years. John added they are younger and can do that hard work easier and faster. Jami stated " I think you need to scrutinize what they're purchasing and what you're reimbursing" such as leather gloves, aprons, rachet straps. Tools not materials. Jami said it would be like her taking her car to a mechanic to be fixed and then her having to buy the tools for the mechanic to fix her car. Bill Stephan also looked at the invoice and had concerns. Trent added that all items would be returned to the bridge barn after use, strap, shovel etc.
Add this to your list of stops during Butler city wide garage sales next weekend
Over the years, many donated fabrics were of the “tailor” type that just could not be used for quilting. We are reaching out to several theatre groups in the area who could use this fabric for scenery, costumes, backdrops, etc. If you know of a drama group/high school drama clubs/community theatres that could use this free fabric, please give Susi Serna a call at 518.378.8259. We are located at the Old Butler High School on Pine Street. Look for their Facebook page to see photos of available items. Plenty of parking is available.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Historical podcast in the making
Wednesday afternoon, the knowledgeable group seen here assembled at the Bates County Museum to record a podcast related to the rich history of our area and according to the podcast producer, the finished product will be available in coming weeks.
Be watching for it on the Bates County Historical Society & Museum Facebook page as well as here on Mid America Live.
Structure fire north of Adrian
No other details are available at this time.
Get your garden ready for Fall
As summer winds down, it’s time to prep your garden for fall!
Monitor for pests Start cool-season cover crops Take cuttings for overwintering Fertilize lawns and prep soilGet all the tips to keep your garden thriving this month: https://brnw.ch/21wVhjQ
Week 1 local gridiron lineup for Friday
Sherwood at Adrian
Lockwood at Archie
North Platte at Butler
Liberal at Drexel (with Miami)
Appleton City at Greenfield
Nevada at Monett
Richmond at Harrisonville
New Heights Christian Academy at Rich Hill
Midway at Salisbury
Pleasant Hope at Clinton
Hurry! Beef roasts just 28 cents a pound!
From the Rich Hill Mining Review Aug. 30th 1945 Issue, courtesy Bates County Historical Society and Museum
New educators join staff at Miami R-1
We are thrilled to welcome a fantastic group of new educators to the Miami R-1 School District!
To our new teachers: thank you for choosing to be part of our district. We are committed to supporting you as you begin this journey, and we look forward to all the ways you will inspire and impact our students.
Please join us in giving them a warm welcome to: (left to right)
- Logan Smith (Art)
- Amy Youngblood (Special Education)
- Wayne Whiting (Physical Education)
- Brittany Nieder (Counselor)
- Heather Gillette (Kindergarten)
- Nicole King (6th Grade)
- Greg Weisenborn (Business)
Together, we are building a stronger future for our schools, our students, and our community.
Welcome aboard!
Becki Newkirk named BCMH Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Becki Newkirk, our August Employee of the Month!
Way to go, Becki! Thank you for all that you do for BCMH and our community.
Bates County Historical Society receives welcomed donation
Mike Shaw, representing the West-Central Missouri Genealogical Society presented the Bates County Historical Society a donation of $15,000 on Wednesday during a luncheon held at Robertson Hall.
Museum curator Tiffany Blaser, along with historical society members gladly accepted the donation as it "will go a long way toward preserving the history of our region."
Blaser said the exact use of the money will be determined during the upcoming Historical Society board meeting in a few weeks.
More about the donor:
"West-Central Missouri Genealogical Society and Library, Inc. is a volunteer-based, ten county organization of persons interested in the research and study of their ancestry and family histories. We study methods of research, help develop and maintain ancestral charts and records, maintain a genealogical library, assist our members in their research and compilations, and sponsor or participate in other activities that benefit or encourage the study of family histories. The Missouri counties we represent are Bates, Benton, Cass, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Saline, and St. Clair Counties."
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