Saturday, December 10, 2011

Amsterdam woman in Johnson County crash

An Amsterdam woman received minor injuries this morning in a two car accident at the intersection of 13 and Y highways in Johnson County Mo. A 2005 Chevrolet driven by Dawna E. Hunter, 49, of Amsterdam collided with a 2006 Kia driven by Donna S. Osman, 53, of Clinton at the intersection around 9:12 this morning.

Dawna Hunter was transported by ambulance to the Western Missouri Medical Center for treatment; Donna Osman also received minor injuries in the accident and refused treatment at the scene.

Person falls from bridge west of Butler

The Butler Fire Department, Bates County EMS and the sheriff's department is on the scene of an accident just off KK highway west of Butler. It is being reported that a person was injured in a fall from a bridge in the area. No further information is available at this time.

Update 6:06 p.m. - The individual has been transported to a Kansas City area hospital by LifeFlight helicopter.


Packed house for Jim LaRose Gun Show in Adrian

A full house at the Optimist building in Adrian
The Jim LaRose gun show at the Adrian Optimist building has packed the house- the show continues through 6 p.m. today and runs from 9 to 3 tomorrow.

Admission is $5, children under 10 get in from free.
Something for everyone is on display

While there be sure to register for the many giveaways including guns, gift certificates and even a cammo colored scooter.
WWII battleship shell on display




Brass for all calibers 

Friday, December 9, 2011

A special holiday treat from the Bates County Sheriff's Department...

Over the last few weeks employees and friends of the Bates County Sheriff's Department have donated their time and materials to produce a musical light show synchronized to your favorite Christmas music. As you drive by the complex on Fort Scott street, tune your radio to 88.7 and enjoy the show- here's a brief sample:






U.S. 71/I-49 Projects Being Dedicated Dec. 19

Bates, Vernon, Barton Counties -- New U.S. 71 interchanges, overpasses and outer roads built in 2011 will be dedicated in a series of ribbon-cuttings Monday, Dec. 19, in Bates, Vernon and Barton counties, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The projects completed this year are another step toward upgrading U.S. 71 to become Interstate 49 by the end of 2012.

Five interchanges, two overpasses and several outer roads were built in 2011 for a total cost of $21.3 million.

Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 
Diana L Rich, Clerk 
Dec 5 – 9, 2011 

Kathy A Wicklin v Kenneth A Wicklin and Sharon Cumpton, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

St v. Donald R Richter, Jr, I: Felony involuntary manslaughter—found guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs MDOC; II: Felony assault, fount guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC, sentences to be served concurrently with each other.

St v. Reasa Yvonne Hancock, probation revoked, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, To get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to undergo Pain Management Program, Defendant shall be subject to random drug testing, Defendant shall not possess/consume any alcoholic beverages or enter into any establishment serving intoxicating beverages, Defendant shall not operate any motor vehicle.

ATMOS Gas hearings scheduled for March

The Missouri Public Service Commission is scheduled to hold hearings in mid-March in a case filed Atmos Energy Corporation (Atmos) and Liberty Energy (Midstates) Corp. (Liberty) which seeks Commission authority for Atmos to sell its natural gas system to Liberty.

Hearings were originally scheduled for mid-February but parties to the case asked that the hearing schedule be modified.

Formal evidentiary hearings are scheduled to begin on March 20, 2012, in Room 310 of the Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Jefferson City. Hearings are scheduled to continue on March 21.

The Governor Office Building meets accessibility standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any person who needs specific accessibility accommodations may call the Public Service Commission's Hotline at 1-800-392-4211 (voice) or Relay Missouri at 711 prior to the hearings.

Atmos serves approximately 55,000 natural gas customers in the Missouri counties of Adair, Bates, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Cass, Clark, Dunklin, Henry, Iron, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Pike, Ralls, Ripley, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, St. Clair, Stoddard and Wayne.

From Recorder of Deeds, Lucille Mundey

Marriage license:

David Wayne Franklin and Kristy Jay York
Daniel John Cook and Tricia Jean Friederich

Real estate transfers:

Security Bank to Tyler Gill:
LOTS 1, 2, 3 & 4, BLK 135, TOWN CO'S 1ST ADDN, RICH HILL WITH ABANDONED RR R/W ON S

Martin, Leigh, Lays & Fritzlen (suc trustee) and Christopher Finley and Danielle Finley to States Resources Corporation:
SW/4 OF SW/4 OF 8‑38‑33, HUME, DESCRIBED



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