Thursday, September 4, 2014
Pleasanton Kansas Woman Killed When Struck by Train
Funeral Arrangements are pending for a Pleasanton, Kansas woman who was killed when she was hit by a train. The accident happened on Tuesday evening in LaCygne, Kansas.
The Kansas State Highway Patrol says this accident happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. at Market Street and Railroad Avenue in LaCygne.
The fatality victim was identified as 64-year-old Linda K. Durk, Pleasanton, Kansas.
Kansas State Highway Patrol Troopers say she was walking West in the East-bound lane when she was hit by the train.
Stolen Vehicle out of Henry County Overnight
The Henry County Sheriffs Office is attempting to locate a vehicle that was stolen overnight out of Calhoun. Missouri. The vehicle is a 1993 Buick Skylark that is white in color with a Missouri license plate of PA2 - U9Z.
If you have any information on this stolen vehicle please contact the Henry County Sheriffs Office (660) 885-5587.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Bates County Sheriffs Office: Amsterdam Man Arrested on Class C Felony
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| Jeffery W. Frost |
On 9/2/14 The Bates County Sheriffs Office responded to a residence in Amsterdam, Missouri on a report of a female being held against her will. Once on scene the Bates County Sheriff's Deputies made contact with a female victim. During this encounter the deputies located several drug related items in the house.
Bates County Sheriff's Deputies then secured the residence and applied for a search warrant. When the search warrant was obtained the warrant was executed on the home. Deputies located multiple guns, Drug Paraphernalia and Methamphetamine's. These items were collected and processed for evidence.
Suspect Jeffery W. Frost DOB 1/03/1975 of Amsterdam, Missouri was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of a controlled substance a Class C. Felony. Unlawful use of Drug Paraphernalia a Class A Misdemeanor . His bond was set at 12,500 cash or surety.
Bates County Sheriiffs Office Activity Report 8/25 - 9/1 - 2014
Obituary - Richard Edward Holliday
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| Richard Edward Holliday |
Richard Edward Holliday, age 71 of Pleasant Hill, Missouri died Friday, August 29, 2014 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was born November 15, 1942 to George Tillman and Gussie Roberts Holliday in Baltimore, Maryland.
Richard is survived by one son, Richard “Ed” Holliday of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; three daughters, Tammy Sue Lighthill and husband Dave of Greenville, Illinois, Kimberly Ann Wilkinson of Independence, Missouri and Renee Hughes and husband Chris of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; one stepson, Bryon Carmichael and wife Tiffany of Grandview, Missouri; one sister, Nancy Stone of Baltimore, Maryland; 26 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Margaret; his second wife Willa; one son, Timmy Holliday; stepson JuJu Carmichael; and one sister, Belle Brittingham.
The annual Amsterdam Jubilee- Family fun and then some...
The 38th annual Amsterdam Jubilee is all set for Sept. 26th and 27th- and promises to be one of best celebrations yet. This year's theme is 'Back to Our Roots'.
Kick off will be Friday Sept. 26th with a BBQ and live music by the Irvins 5 to 8 p.m. sponsored by Welborn's Thriftway in Drexel.
Saturday's schedule:
7 a.m. - Mason pancake breakfast and the Community Building
8:30 to 9 a.m. - Registration for the baby contest, ages 0-24 months at the grandstand on main street
9 a.m. - Baby contest on main street
Pie contest and kids bake off to follow the baby contest. For info call Carol 660-267-3286
10 a.m. - Horseshoes at the city park. For info call Bob 816-308-9683
10:30 a.m. - Parade registration at the Baptist Church
11 a.m. - Parade "Back To Our Roots"
Ugly truck contest and kiss a pig contest to follow parade on main Street. Car show in the park.
Noon - Scavenger hunt on Main Street, contact Jenny Yanonis
12:30 p.m. - 3 on 3 basketball on Main street, contact Trevor Ewbank
1 p.m. - Volleyball tournament at city park, contact Miles Nieder
1:30 p.m. - Redneck Games at City Park
1:30 to 2 p.m. - Miami FFA 5k race starts at the Baptist Church
2 p.m. - Buddy Fishing Tournament for info call John 660-464-1794
2 p.m. - Dog Show for info call Wes 816-559-1798
2:30 p.m. - Strongman Contest at the city park for info call Jeff 816-738-5643
2:30 p.m. - Kids Games on main street
3 p.m. - Crowing of Jubilee Queen on main street
3 p.m. - Chicken Drop Bingo
4 p.m. - Live music with Susan Hudson Carmen
6 p.m. - Crowning of Princess and Tiny Tots at the community building
7:30 p.m. - Talent show registration, show at 8 p.m.
9 p.m. - Street dance
Vendors needed! Contact Jackie at 660-679-1687 for details
Kick off will be Friday Sept. 26th with a BBQ and live music by the Irvins 5 to 8 p.m. sponsored by Welborn's Thriftway in Drexel.
Saturday's schedule:
7 a.m. - Mason pancake breakfast and the Community Building
8:30 to 9 a.m. - Registration for the baby contest, ages 0-24 months at the grandstand on main street
9 a.m. - Baby contest on main street
Pie contest and kids bake off to follow the baby contest. For info call Carol 660-267-3286
10 a.m. - Horseshoes at the city park. For info call Bob 816-308-9683
10:30 a.m. - Parade registration at the Baptist Church
11 a.m. - Parade "Back To Our Roots"
Ugly truck contest and kiss a pig contest to follow parade on main Street. Car show in the park.
Noon - Scavenger hunt on Main Street, contact Jenny Yanonis
12:30 p.m. - 3 on 3 basketball on Main street, contact Trevor Ewbank
1 p.m. - Volleyball tournament at city park, contact Miles Nieder
1:30 p.m. - Redneck Games at City Park
1:30 to 2 p.m. - Miami FFA 5k race starts at the Baptist Church
2 p.m. - Buddy Fishing Tournament for info call John 660-464-1794
2 p.m. - Dog Show for info call Wes 816-559-1798
2:30 p.m. - Strongman Contest at the city park for info call Jeff 816-738-5643
2:30 p.m. - Kids Games on main street
3 p.m. - Crowing of Jubilee Queen on main street
3 p.m. - Chicken Drop Bingo
4 p.m. - Live music with Susan Hudson Carmen
6 p.m. - Crowning of Princess and Tiny Tots at the community building
7:30 p.m. - Talent show registration, show at 8 p.m.
9 p.m. - Street dance
Vendors needed! Contact Jackie at 660-679-1687 for details
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