Near Drowning in Clinton

On Tuesday, June 24th, Clinton Police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of East Grandriver in reference to an infant who had fallen into a pool and was not breathing. Upon arrival, officers encountered a mother with her 2 year old son. She had started resuscitation efforts and the child was starting to breath on its own. Police further assisted with those efforts. Upon the arrival of Golden Valley Medical personnel, the child was transported to the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital by ambulance where he was flown to a hospital in the Kansas City area. The child was in the back yard of the home where a pool is located and was left unattended for a short time. During that time the child was able to enter the pool and was found there by the mother. The Clinton Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind all citizens that it only takes a few seconds for an infant to drown in a pool. Please watch them carefully during the warm weather season and remember that your vigilance is the key to safety.    

Obituary - Oran "Bud" Crook

Oran "Bud" Crook, Rich Hill, passed away Tuesday, June 24, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Kansas City, at the age of 80. Arrangements are under direction of Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, a celebration of his life service is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at the funeral home with burial planned in the Fairview-Rider Cemetery, Rich Hill. Memorials to the Double Branch Christian Church or the Fairview-Rider Cemetery are suggested and can be made in care of Heuser Funeral Home, Fourth and Walnut, Rich Hill.

MoDot Traffc News For Bates County

MoDot employees in Bates County Thursday are to repair an eroded area along the shoulder of I-49 between mile markers 121 and 123 -- North of Rich Hill -- as well as re-surfacing one North- and one South-bound lanes of I-49 between Archie and Rich Hill. Motorists also should be alert for MoDot mowers along various state routes in Bates County Thursday.

Hume man has pleaded guilty in Vernon County Circuit Court

A rural Hume man has pleaded guilty in Vernon County circuit court to a felony charge of the failure to register as a sex offender. 40-year-old Brent Morrison pleaded guilty during a hearing Tuesday and judge James R. Bickel sentenced him to four years in prison, suspending the execution of the sentence pending the successful completion of five years' probation -- including 60 days of shock time in the Vernon County jail. He also is to pay court costs within two-and-a-half years.  

Obituary - Raymond Still

Raymond Junior Still, 83, Adrian, Missouri, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Adrian Manor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. A complete obituary will be posted when available.

It's Cruise Night this Friday!

A cool cruiser from earlier this year. Cruise night is held on the
fourth Friday of each month throughout summer

This Friday is Cruise Night at Sonic Drive In sponsored by the Butler Chamber of Commerce.

The weather is supposed to cooperate with a high of 86. You might win the 50/50 pot, plus you can get Butler Chamber coupon books for just $3.

Shine up your rod and come early if you like- the cruise runs 6 to 9 p.m. Live music will be provided by the River Bend Band.

Obituary - Juanita Wayland

Funeral services for Juanita Wayland will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Dave Owsley officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Ohio Street Untied Methodist Church, Heartland Hospice or Butler Public Library.

Juanita Lee Wayland, age 85 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at her home in Butler. She was born July 9, 1928 to Burch Warren and Dolly Gustava Bone Noel in Malden, Missouri.

Juanita is survived by her husband Bob Wayland of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Jane Maffey Garrett and husband Dennis of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; two stepsons, Brad Wayland and wife Micki of Raymore, Missouri and Tim Wayland and wife Sharon of Olathe, Kansas; stepdaughter, Vicki Peterson and husband Rusty of San Angelo, Texas; nine grandchildren, Mistie Brooks, Kelsey Hilton, Kenton Noel Garrett, Drew Peterson, Josh Wayland, Jacob Wayland, Brad Wayland, Jr., Chris Peterson and Leslie Cook; and 12 great-grandchildren, Makayla, Tyler, Elle, Emma, Presley, Cole, Avery, Trip, Deacon, Dane, Crew and Titus. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Connie Maffey.

Sheriff Anderson recovers after accidental electrocution

Earlier today, the Bates County Sheriff and a few of his employees were in the City of Rich Hill setting up the command center to test the radios and do a trial run to ensure everything is in working order for the upcoming 4th of July celebration.

The Sheriff turned on a breaker that was on a light pole so they could get power to the command center. The breaker box malfunctioned and the Sheriff was electrocuted when he flipped the breaker on. He was thrown a few feet from the pole and was knocked unconscious. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene.

The Sheriff sought treatment at the Bates County Memorial Hospital where he was admitted for precautionary measures. He will remain in the hospital for 24 hours for observation and is expected to make a full recovery.