Thanksgiving forecast- partly sunny, warmer

Tuesday

Cloudy. Showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Fall is a good time to plant trees...

Trees can provide your home with shade, wind protection and visual appeal. They can reduce energy costs, provide recreation for children and habitat for wildlife.

Newly planted trees need special attention, and not all trees are suitable for all conditions. MU Extension’s horticulture experts have developed a series of publications to help you choose the right tree and get it established.

G6800, Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees
G6805, Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees
G6810, Selecting Landscape Plants: Uncommon Trees for Specimen Plantings
G6815, Selecting Landscape Plants: Needled Evergreens
G6820, Selecting Landscape Plants: Broad-leaved Evergreens
G6850, How to Plant a Tree

-courtesy of the Bates County Extension Center

Rich Hill Police Department activity report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

November 14, 2011 to November 20, 2011

11-14-2011

 

11-15-2011

 

11-16-2011

 

11-17-2011

DISTURBANCE

 

11-18-2011

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

11-19-2011

DOMESTIC

 

11-20-2011

Weekly report from the Bates County Sheriff's Office

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

November 14, 2011 to November 20, 2011

11-14-2011

TRAFFIC STOP -PASSAIC Deputies issued a citation for Driving while revoked.

STRANDED MOTORIST-ADRIAN

ASSAULT-BUTLER Deputies responded to an assault that occurred earlier in rural Butler, MO.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

ANIMAL NEGLECT-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

CIVIL STANDBY-PASSAIC

EX PATROL-DREXEL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

AUTO THEFT-RICH HILL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-AMORET

TRESPASSING-RICH HILL

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ALTONA

 

Adrian Holiday open house in full swing

Chris Souza of Appleton City showing some of her
hand made crafts

Something for everyone

 Crisp temps make it a good day to be inside at the Adrian Holiday Open House going on now at the Optimist building on South business 71 highway.

Crafters from all around the area are showing their wares
at the Adrian Holiday Open House today

Hand made clothes and accents made locally

Vendors are on hand with all types of holiday gift ideas ranging from handmade crafts, bath and body products, food and much more.

The show runs through 4 p.m. this afternoon.

Accident claims life of Rich Hill teen

A rollover accident on route B highway just West of route N claimed the life of Marcus W. Cheek, 13, of Rich Hill yesterday evening. According to the MSHP report filed by Trooper Dodson, around 12:55 p.m. Cheek was a passenger in a Westbound 2000 Ford driven by Travis Dawn, 18, of Rich Hill that left the roadway, overturned, ejecting all three occupants, including Robert E. Cheek, 19, of Rich Hill.

Travis Dawn was transported to Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton city with moderate injuries. Robert Cheek was taken to Bates County Memorial Hospital with serious injuries and later airlifted to a Kansas City area Hospital. Marcus Cheek was pronounced deceased just before 8 p.m. last night at Children's Mercy Hospital.

Car fire on K highway

Butler Fire is on the scene of a car fire on K highway approximately 1 mile South of 52 Highway West of Butler.

The vehicle is parked close to a residence, so extra precautions are being taken. Watch for emergency vehicles if in the area.

photo courtesy of Jason Bennett

Adrian holiday open house tomorrow

The 4th Annual Holiday Open House will be held in Adrian tomorrow as over 30 local at-home businesses will have holiday merchandise for your home decorating or as holiday gifts. The Adrian Project Prom will prepare food, there will be an inspiring holiday performance by the Dance Craze Dancers. They will be on stage at 1 pm. The Holiday Open House will be held from 9 am to 4 pm at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian.

It’s free admission and everyone is invited to attend.