Job Opening In Butler/Archie Area

Mediacom is now hiring installers in the Butler/ Archie area. You can get a application on line at www.mediacomcable.com. Installers will receive a company vehicle, tools, paid training and full benefits. Mediacom is a equal opportunity employer

Obituary - Mary Adele McVay

Mary Adele McVay, 93, Archie, Missouri, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Archie with visitation from 1:00-2:00 at the church. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. A complete obituary will be posted when available.

Joplin Man Injured In Bates County Accident

Around 11:55 am this morning the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriffs Deputies, Bates County EMS, Foster Fire Department and Rich Hill Fire Department all responded to a 1 vehicle rollover accident on U Highway West of Rich Hill, Missouri.

The accident occurred when the 2005 Ford F-650 driven by 23 year old Cody B. Frakes of Joplin, Missouri was Northbound on U Highway traveled off the right side of the roadway, over corrected, returned to the roadway traveling off the left side and overturning.

The driver was taken by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital with moderate injuries. The truck was totaled and towed from the scene by Gilkey's Tow of Rich Hill, Missouri.

Bates County Sheriffs Office: Please Drink Responsibly

The Bates County Sheriffs Office would like to remind everyone to please drink responsibly! If you are going to even have one drink on the 4th of July, be sure to have a designated driver. If you think you are sober, your judgment and senses can be impaired after just one alcoholic drink.

When you are driving, please stay alert for impaired drivers. Don't follow too closely and stay focused on the road and other vehicles. Distracted drivers who are making phone calls or texting often are the cause of accidents.

The Bates County Sheriff's Office wants everyone to remain safe this 4th of July holiday.

Butler Community Food Pantry Mass Food Distribution

The Community Food Pantry of Butler will sponsor a mass food distribution June 28 from 8:30-11:30. Fresh produce and bread are some of the items that will be available to Bates County residents who are experiencing hardship. Everyone must have proof of residency.

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report June 16, 2014 to June 22, 2014

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

June 16, 2014 to June 22, 2014

• June 16, 2014

MVA – ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER – AMSTERDAM

DOMESTIC – ROCKVILLE

SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICR – DREXEL

HARASSMENT – HUME

CALL FOR SERVICE – ADRIAN

LEAVE WITH OUT PAY – RICH HILL

NOISE – FOSTER

SPEAK TO OFFICER – RICH HILL

Carnival for Bates County Fair has been confirmed

FM 92 Radio has confirmed that yes, there will be a carnival at the Bates County Fair next month. There has been a lot of debate locally whether or not there would be a carnival in town the week of July 8th...and again, yes, there will be one.

More information to follow as it becomes available.

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