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Lost Dog In Butler

A male beagle, brown and white with a gray collar went missing Monday morning in the vicinity of Ft. Scott and Olive Street.

He may have part of a broken chain and answers to the name Champ.

If you have seen this dog please call 660-227-0353.

Obituary - Donald Eugene Erhart

Donald Eugene Erhart, Appleton City, passed away Sunday, September 7, at his home at the age of 73. Arrangements are under direction of Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, and a memorial service is scheduled at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, September 13, at the funeral home with Jerry Johannigmeier officiating. A private burial is planned in the Montrose Cemetery. Memorials to the Association for the Blind are suggested.

BATES COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS SEPT 1 - 8, 2014‏

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich , Clerk

Cody R Askew v Caitlin R Askew, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

St v. Robert E Jeffries, probation revocation, previous sentence of 4 years in MDOC invoked.

St v. Richard McMahan, Felony distribution of controlled substance, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, pay court costs, standard conditions.

St v. Chance D West, I: Felony child molestation, II: Felony endangering welfare of child—dismissed, found guilty on Ct. I, sentenced to MDOC for 7 years, court retains jurisdiction, ordered to sex offender unit.

St. v. Chance D West, I: trespassing, II: taking wildlife illegally, guilty plea, credit for time served.

St v. Thomas E Pool, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana, II: Felony possession of controlled substance—dismissed; guilty plea, sentenced to MDOC for 5 years, jurisdiction retained, to report to Bates Co Jail on 9-24-14 @ 6 pm.

St v. Dallas Gamblin, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony stealing, III: Receiving stolen property—guilty plea to all 3 counts, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, restitution to determined, to perform 200 hours of community service, pay court costs, standard conditions.

St v. Robert Jeffries, Felony resisting/interfering with arrest, guilty plea, sentenced to MDOC for 2 years.

St v. Jerry E Nance, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, II: Felony DWI-alcohol-chronic offender/aggravated offender; guilty plea, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC on both counts to be served concurrently with each other and with sentence Defe. currently serving.

UPDATE Bates County Sheriffs Office: Search Warrant Served In Archie Area

Destine May Long

John F Manco

Jeremy Lee Nash

Warrant was issued on the suspect from the search warrant executed at 14989 NW County Road 221 Archie on September 7, 2014 involving the stolen truck. Jeremy Lee Nash DOB 09-20-1975 from Archie Mo.

Jeremy Lee Nash is currently in the Bates County Jail on a $50,000.00 bond for receiving stolen property a Class C felony more charges pending.

On 08-26-2014 a burglary occurred in rural Bates County. During the investigation Bates County Detective’s identified the suspects as one white male John F Manco DOB from Harrisonville Mo, and one white female Destine May Long DOB 12-18-1992 from Adrian Mo. A warrant was issued for both suspects for Burglary -2^nd degree with a bond set at $12,000.00 Cash or Surety.

A burglary occurred in the city limits of Adrian on 08-27-2014. Adrian Police Department and the Bates County Sheriff’s Office investigated this case jointly. During the investigation law enforcement identified the suspect’s as the two individuals list above.

A second warrant was issued for the above mentioned suspects for Burglary -2^nd degree with a bond set at $20,000.00 Cash or Surety.

Both subjects were arrested on 09-04-2014.

Job Opening In Butler

Looking for farm help in Butler, Mo area, You will Need your own transportation. call 660 - 464 - 0101 Jim Huey.

Archie Fall Festival's 2nd annual Golf Tournament

CASS COUNTY, Mo - Teams are needed for the Archie Fall Festival’s 2nd annual Golf Tournament held this Saturday, September 13th.

The tournament begins at 9am at the Blackberry Trails Golf Course in Archie and the deadline to get your team signed up is Wednesday, September 10th.

Obituary - Steven Edward Spencer

Steven Edward Spencer, Osceola, Mo. and formerly El Dorado Springs, passed away Saturday evening, September 6, at his home, He was 69. Arrangements are under direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs, and services are scheduled at 11:00 a.m.Thursday, September 11, at the funeral home with burial to follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project are suggested and can be made in care of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.