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Thieves just won't quit

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office has received reports of individuals stealing copper piping from A/C units at local churches near the St. Clair County/Henry county line. Please keep an eye out for suspicious activity around churches and outdoor A/C units. If you see something suspicious, contact the Sheriff’s Office by calling 911.

Similar reports have been made around the area that would include most any rural location where copper and other precious metals can be easily stolen. Again,  keep your eyes open and stay aware.

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Local 2026 High school football schedules

Regular season varsity play

Adrian:
8/28 at Butler 7:00 pm 
9/4 Strafford 7:00 pm 
9/11 at Holden 7:00 pm 
9/18 Warsaw 7:00 pm 
9/25 Windsor 7:00 pm 
10/2 Versailles 7:00 pm 
10/9 at Sherwood 7:00 pm 
10/16 at El Dorado Springs 7:00 pm 
10/23 Cole Camp 7:00 pm

Appleton City with Ballard and Montrose:

8/28 Lockwood with Golden City 7:00 pm 
9/4 Drexel with Miami (Amoret) 7:00 pm 
9/11 at Rich Hill with Hume 7:00 pm 
9/18 at Midway 7:00 pm 
9/25 Jasper 7:00 pm 
10/2 at Archie 7:00 pm 
10/9 Osceola 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Liberal with Bronaugh 7:00 pm 
10/23 Bishop LeBlond 7:00 pm

Archie:
8/28 Jasper 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Lockwood with Golden City 7:00 pm 
9/11 Osceola 7:00 pm 
9/18 at Drexel with Miami (Amoret) 7:00 pm 
9/25 at Bishop LeBlond 7:00 pm 
10/2 Appleton City with Montrose, Ballard 7:00 pm 
10/9 at Rich Hill with Hume 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Midway 7:00 pm 
10/23 Liberal with Bronaugh 7:00 pm

Butler:
8/28 Adrian 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Summit Christian Academy 7:00 pm 
9/11 Crest Ridge with Chilhowee 7:00 pm 
9/18 at Windsor 7:00 pm 
9/25 at St. James 7:00 pm 
10/2 Sherwood 7:00 pm 
10/9 Warsaw 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Versailles 7:00 pm 
10/23 El Dorado Springs 7:00 pm

Drexel with Miami:

8/28 Rich Hill with Hume 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Appleton City with Montrose, Ballard 7:00 pm 
9/11 at Liberal with Bronaugh 7:00 pm 
9/18 Archie 7:00 pm 
9/25 Midway 7:00 pm 
10/2 at Osceola 7:00 pm 
10/9 at Jasper 7:00 pm 
10/16 New Heights Christian 7:00 pm 
10/23 Greenfield 7:00 pm

Harrisonville:

8/28 at Smithville 7:00 pm 
9/4 Bolivar 7:00 pm 
9/11 Odessa 7:00 pm
9/18 Center 7:00 pm 
9/25 at Warrensburg 7:00 pm 
10/2 Louisburg (Kan.) 7:00 pm
10/9 at Pleasant Hill 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Clinton 7:00 pm 
10/23 Oak Grove 7:00 pm

Midway:

8/28 at Osceola 7:00 pm
9/4 Rich Hill with Hume 7:00 pm 
9/11 at Jasper 7:00 pm 
9/18 Appleton City with Montrose, Ballard 7:00 pm 
9/25 at Drexel with Miami (Amoret) 7:00 pm 
10/2 at Liberal with Bronaugh 7:00 pm 
10/9 Greenfield 7:00 pm 
10/16 Archie 7:00 pm 
10/23 at Lockwood with Golden City 7:00 pm

Nevada:

8/28 at Mt. Vernon 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Carl Junction 7:00 pm 
9/11 Monett 7:00 pm 
9/18 at Aurora 7:00 pm 
9/25 Seneca 7:00 pm 
10/2 at McDonald County 7:00 pm 
10/9 East Newton 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Lamar 7:00 pm 
10/23 Cassville 7:00 pm

Rich Hill with Hume:

8/28 at Drexel with Miami (Amoret) 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Midway 7:00 pm 
9/11 Appleton City with Montrose, Ballard 7:00 pm 
9/18 Jasper 7:00 pm 
9/25 Liberal with Bronaugh 7:00 pm 
10/2 at Northland Christian 7:00 pm 
10/9 Archie 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Osceola 7:00 pm 
10/23 New Heights Christian 7:00 pm

Sherwood:

8/28 Crest Ridge with Chilhowee 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Windsor 7:00 pm 
9/11 Cole Camp 7:00 pm 
9/18 East (Kansas City) 7:00 pm 
9/25 at El Dorado Springs 7:00 pm 
10/2 at Butler 7:00 pm 
10/9 Adrian 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Warsaw 7:00 pm 
10/23 Versailles 7:00 pm

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Recipe of the Week

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What’s Up by LeRoy Cook

Who You Talkin’ To?

Rescheduled flights during the heat of the afternoon seemed to be the way of things aeronautical last week; the promised relief didn’t arrive here in the sunny southlands. Flying northward into Iowa, one ran into showers along the stalled-out cool front, but locally we had hot stagnate haze to contend with. 

A few flights came and went; a Cessna Skylane came in for a short visit, a Beech Bonanza shot a landing and I saw one Piper Cherokee on the ramp. Locally, I had the 1946 Aeronca Champ out for a spin and BCS’ AirTractor agplane made some spray runs, often cut short by gusty winds out of the southwest.

News-worthy happenings last week included an airliner mix-up at Phoenix on Friday. Two American Airlines planes were both operating as “American Flight 2409” on the approach control frequency, one arriving from Chicago and another departing. That ain’t supposed to happen; call signs are picked by the airline, assigned to a particular trip, not a certain airplane. Except in this case the outbound stopover in Phoenix got canceled due to a mechanical, and another plane took over the trip, at the same time as the inbound flight. The controller handling the airspace fortunately figured out what was happening and kept them apart until one of the twin call-signs got on the ground.

The future of Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront airport continues to look bleak. The mayor and city council support redevelopment into non-aviation property, despite protests from users of the venerable downtown landing field. There’s nowhere handier to touch down at Cleveland, and once an airport is closed it’s almost impossible to ever get one back. Burke Lakefront supporters have rebuffed in their request for another public hearing on the subject. Another vital asset may be given away through political shortsightedness, like Richards Gebaur airport in Kansas City and Meigs Field on Chicago’s lakeshore.

In the ever-progressive outpost of California, airplane owners are being fleeced by the Los Angeles County tax collector, using onboard equipment they were forced to buy a decade ago when the FAA mandated Automatic Dependant Surveillance Broadcast gear. It turns out that California levies property taxes on “habitually situated” relocation of personal property, so if you land in L.A, County for any length of time, you get billed for part of that year’s worth of property tax. And they use the compulsory 

ADS-B transponder output to establish ownership, which was only supposed to be used to improve air traffic control safety. As we said in the service, “BOHICA.”

Electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies is now a public company, after an IPO-generated investor’s input last year, so it issues earnings and status reports. Beta lost $149 million past quarter, up from the $80 million it lost in the same quarter last year. All these losses stem from research and development costs, of course, so Beta’s cooperation with General Electric and other investors aids its viability. I don’t think I’ll increase my holdings at this point.

Last week’s quiz wanted to know why the Browning 50-caliber machine guns in World War 2 combat  planes didn’t overheat during extending firing. It was because at high altitude the air temperature was 40 below zero, so there was plenty of cooling. For next time, what kind of airplane was the first to land at the South Pole? You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

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One person injured in accident near Adrian

On Saturday around 7:30 pm, a 2003 Chevy Silverado pickup was traveling westbound on 18 highway near route Z when it left the roadway for unknown reasons, resulting in moderate injuries for a 56 year old Archie woman.

The driver was transported to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment; the truck was totaled and towed from the scene. 

The highway patrol was assisted by Adrian Fire Department first responders and the Bates County Sheriff's Office.

The Missouri Highway Patrol no longer provides names of accident victims due to privacy concerns.

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Athlete takes aim at Junior Olympics in Iowa

McKenzie Griffin, a Junior at Gardner Edgerton High School in Kansas participated in the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa taking an astounding 6th place out of 66 participants in the javelin throw. McKenzie is the daughter of Chris and Sara Griffin as well as grand daughter of Alvin and Terry Griffin of Butler.

Nicely done, and congratulations! 

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Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

4-T Rentals to Dipman, Judith Kathryn Lt 4 Bl 66 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Hunt, Kelly Sue to Tippie, Roger Str 32-39-30

Hunt, Kelly Sue to Gillis, Brian Str 32-39-30 //Se

Umstattd, Miles to Umstattd, Miles & Emily Trust 08-24-2020 Str 26-40-31

Irongap Holdings to Smith's Properties Lt 1 Bl 3 William's Second Addn

Essenpries, James to Newkirk, Matthew Str 34-41-29 //Sw

Ferguson & Sons Land ro Bohannon, Tyler Lt 8 Westview Subdiv Final Plat P4/65

Bohannon, Tyler ro Ferguson & Sons Land Lt 1 Westview Subdiv Final Plat P4/65+

CDJ Enterprises to Ferguson & Roth Str 28-42-31 //Se

Dodds, Matt to Jacobs, Corinne Lt 1 Bl 8 Cogswells Addn

Umstattd, Miles & Emily Trust 08-24-2020 to Umstattd, Miles Str 26-40-31

Kern, Jeanie Lea Special Needs Trust 12-02-2011 to S & T Royal Properties Lt 2 Bl 1 Schwenk Addn+

Marriage license

Meyer, Cole Daniel and Friend, Jessica Cassandra

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Bates County Court News

Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer presiding

Fines do not include added court costs

St v Carlos Sanchez- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00

St v Brandon Brewer- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00

St v David Neddenriep- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00

St v Haley Foster- fail to stay in lane, fine $60.50

City of Appleton City v Tyler Hembree- fail to display trailer plates, fine $50.50

St v Katherine Holub- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50

St v Jeffrey Hays- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50

City of Butler v Paul McCracken- expired plates, fine $50.50

St v Brian Baber- no working horn, fine $200.00

St v Kyle Shockley- window tint violation, fine $50.40

St v Lareesa Riley- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

St v Samari Washington- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Daici Bercianerazo- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Daici Bercianerazo- no valid license, fine $30.50

St v Ethan Thomas- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Realiti Allen- speeding, fine $200.50

St v Malory Wince- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Carol Sharos- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Realiti Allen- fail to secure child, fine $10.00

City of Rich Hill v David Miller Jr- disorderly conduct, fine $63.50

City of Rich Hill v Stephanie Fritts- speeding, fine $80.50

City of Butler v Patrick Mathis- expired plates, fine $50.50

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Papinville celebration all set for September 26h

Plans have been made for the Papinville Picnic on Sept. 26. We will be celebrating AMERICA'S 250th BIRTHDAY with a few changes, but we will keep a lot of the same enjoyable activities. Events will be printed at a later date. We will have a lot to do for young and adults.

If you have not been to Papinville lately you need to come out and see the new Papinville sign and the new fence at the cemetery. They are both beautiful sights. We thank all the people that put the fence up and the donations given to help with the cost. The people of this community love this area  and are always willing to help in labor or donations. Thank you. We want to thank Jerry Stangle who passed away  June 8th, 2026 for all his help since the beginning of the Papinville Historical and Cemetery Association was organized. Thank you, Jerry.

This year the stories will be about the things that happened from 1673 (when explorers from France came to this area) to the present. If you have not seen the stepping stones of history around the museum you need to come out and walk the journey of history. Each stone was sponsored by a family or person. We hope  to continue the stepping stones as history develops. WE have several stones that need to be added to the sidewalk.

Next week the time line will be from 1673 to 1820. There is no doubt that the earliest occupants of the area were the Osage Indians. There were many explorers that explored the area. They all recorded findings and drew maps of the area. A lot of the information will be from our "History of Papinville" book that we will have on sale at the picnic. We are selling tickets on a patriotic quilt and we havea Papinville patriotic t-shirt and hat. 

Write down the date for the Papinville picnic  Sept. 26th. Until next week for the first story.  -Submitted by Phyllis Stewart

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Rich Hill fire department staffing issue resolved

Following a mass exit of a large portion of Rich Hill volunteer firefighters a few weeks back, the city of Rich Hill announced earlier this month that replacements have been made bringing the current total to 15 firefighters, up from 13 prior to the exodus.

The original issue surrounded the naming of John Simon as fire chief the last week of July, much to the dismay of those who left- either way, the city now has the needed personnel to maintain proper coverage.

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Brief session for the Bates County Commission

Minutes from the August 5, 2026 Bates County Commission meeting

The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.

Chris Gach, Jami Page County Clerk, and Charles Rush, with Cooks Insurance, met with the Commission to join a Zoom Meeting with NonStop Insurance. They discussed multiple areas and asked questions that they needed to ask to be better educated for a decision and to inform the Elected Officials that will soon join the Commission in a meeting to discuss insurance for the County.

John was given a letter and presented it to the rest of the Commission, Chris Gach still present. Mound Township sent a letter to the Commission informing them that they voted Jim Hertzog off the Board and suggested Matt Meredith fill that position.

John made a motion to appoint Matt Meredith to Mound Township Board. Trent seconded the motion. Jim asked if John had spoken to Matt to make sure he wanted this position, John informed Jim that he talked to Mound Township Board and they had already talked to Matt to make sure he wanted the position. John then read out loud that part within the letter where it explained that Matt was aware and was willing to take the position. All were in favor. Motion carried. No opposition.

At 3:19 pm Trent made a motion to go into Closed Session per 610.021(3) with Steve Cohen to discuss Personnel. All were in favor. Motion carried. No opposition.

At 4:15 pm John made a motion to go into Open Session. Trent seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried. No opposition.

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Drexel first responders swiftly respond to medical emergency

On August 7th, at approximately 11:23 pm, Drexel Police and Drexel Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the 400 Blk of Bates St for a report of a motorcycle accident. First Responders were informed that the solo rider was unconscious, but breathing. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), Bates County Sheriff’s Deputies, Bates County EMS, and a Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to the scene to render assistance.

Upon arrival, Drexel Police spoke with several individuals who were passersby, who had stopped to render assistance to the individual. The machine in question was a moped, which did not have a license plate attached to it.

As Drexel Fire personnel arrived on scene, they immediately began to render care to the patient, who was clearly in critical condition. A Life Flight helicopter was called to transport the individual to a local trauma center. A landing zone for the helicopter was subsequently established at the city park by the community building.

Simultaneously, law enforcement worked to identify the individual. Once positive identification of the individual was made, the individual was transported to the helicopter and air-lifted to a trauma center.

As this was occurring, law enforcement went to the family residence and notified them of the situation.

The family is asking Drexel to rally behind them in thought, prayer, and in support during this most difficult of times.

We also want to thank all of the agencies who responded to this incident. It was awesome to see a multi-agency response where everyone worked together so well, with one mission in mind. This was a textbook example of outstanding team-work by all.

The investigation of this accident is being conducted by MSHP.

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One big rattler

Daniel Harnden recently shared a video on Facebook with this sighting  of a BIG rattlesnake near Drexel, drawing comments from others who have seen the same in recent days.

This particular reptile spotted on CR 16002 near the railroad tracks appears to be well fed; everyone is urged to use extreme caution when out-and-about as the extreme heat is cause for them on the move, particularly this time of year.
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History of Papinville 1673 to 1820

This week the time line will start about the explorers that we have records on that came to this part of Missouri. The first explorers were the Frenchmen. The time line will begin.

1673 Pere Marquette, a Frenchman explored two Indian villages. The Great Osage and the Little Osage. 1715 French explorers reached the Big Osage River (area of Bates County).

1785-1794 Fort Corondelet was built

1801-1802 Chief Pawhuska visits Thomas Jefferson and went to New York Missionary Society to see if they could get missionaries to come and educate their people.

1806 Zebulon Pike visited the Little Osage site. This site was located on the south side of the Osage River which is now Vernon County. The Grand Osage site was located on the north fork of the Osage River which is known as the Marais des Cygnes River.

1816 William Waldo was sent to be the agent to trade with the Osage Indians.

1816 William Waldo was a government interpreter at a factory on the Marais des Cygnes River what is now Papinville.

1820 Pawhuska (known as Chief White Hair) son of Chief Pawhuska the great, went back to Washington to ask president Monroe if he could send them some help to educate his people.

Next week the time line will be about Harmony Mission 1821 to 1858 starting of the border and Civil War in Papinville. Papinville has a lot of history. We have to keep history going so the next generations will know the history of the area. If any one is interested in this history you are welcome to join our association. The map at the bottom of this time line is a map of The Land of the Osage. It gives you an idea as to where the two villages were located. Until next week.

Submitted by Phyllis Stewart

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Big News for Adrian's Mason Dillon

Adrian’s own Mason Dillon, a 5th grader and the son of Heather Janssen and Chris Dillon, will be taking the field this Saturday at the Chiefs vs. Rams preseason game

Mason is a member of the Junior Flag Crew and will be performing at halftime alongside the Chiefs Flag Runners, Chiefs Cheerleaders, and Junior Cheerleaders. What an incredible opportunity and memory he’ll have!

Here’s a great picture of Mason with KC Wolf from Draft Fest earlier this year.

Congratulations, Mason! We’ll be cheering you on!

Courtesy Adrian News Leader

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MSHP offers swimming safety tips

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Adrian schools welcome new staff members

The Adrian School District is pleased to introduce several new members to our team for the 2026–2027 school year, including new teachers, a principal, and a Technology Director. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome to the Blackhawks Family!

Front row, left to right: Meka Bauer, Elementary Principal; Jessica Coen, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher; Flicia Shelton, Preschool Teacher; Michael Prater, HS Science Teacher and Scholar Bowl Sponsor; Andrew Friend, PE Teacher and JH/HS Football Coach. Back row, left to right: Delana Miner, 4th Grade Teacher; Erin Grimsley, Elementary Special Education Teacher; Christa Stokes, 3rd Grade Teacher; Nathan McGuire, Technology Director; Mark Williams, Band Teacher.

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