2 vehicle accident in Butler

Scene of the accident in front of Dollar General

The Butler Police Department is on scene of a 2 vehicle accident at the entrance to Community First bank and The Dollar Store on West Ft. Scott Street in Butler.

The traffic has been slowed to one lane due to this accident. The vehicles involved in this accident is a Silver Mercury 4 door car and a gold in color Jeep Grand Cherokee. No one is injured in this accident.

Job Opening In Harrisonville

The Harrisonville Police Department is accepting applications, and have a opening for a full-time police officer. Applications now being accepted through Dec. 31. Follow the link for additional information http://ci.harrisonville.mo.us/index.aspx?NID=598

Adrian Optimist Gun and Knife Show

It’s time for the Adrian Optimist Gun and Knife Show. If you have been waiting to purchase a gun or knife then the Adrian Optimist Building is the place to be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 12th, 13th and 14th. Friday hours are 5 – 9 pm; Saturday from 8 am – 6 pm and Sunday from 9 am until 3 pm.

There will be over 150 tables of firearms, knives as well as hunting and shooting equipment to choose from. They will also have raffle items and a door prize. The admission is just $5 per day and anyone under 10 years of age will get in free. Table rent is $30 per table.

For more information contact Jim Binkley at 816-213-7247.

Highway Safety Hazardous Moving Violations / Aggressive Driving Traffic Enforcement Saturation — Thanksgiving Weekend, 2014

Over the Thanksgiving holiday and subsequent travel weekend, deputies of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office conducted overtime traffic enforcement on primary highways travelling across Henry County.

The Sheriff’s Office received a grant award from the Missouri Department of Transportation / Division of Highway Safety, for the purpose of conducting traffic enforcement for hazardous moving violations during this period. Working in a combined effort with the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, the goal of all participating agencies is to reduce the number of fatalities as a result of motor vehicle accidents on state highways each year.

The grant application was completed and submitted by Major Rob Hills, which was approved and awarded the Sheriff’s Office just under $ 5,500 dollars of overtime salaries, to pay deputies for additional enforcement activities over the holiday travel periods in 2014 and 2015.

Weather Update: Light Freezing Drizzle possible on Thursday Morning

The Temperatures through the rest of the work week will continue to run around, to a little below, normal. This will leave afternoon highs likely above freezing (30s to 40s) with most morning lows starting the day below freezing. This temperatures regime may result in a little light freezing drizzle Thursday morning as a weak storm system passes through the region. Temperatures will warm through the day Thursday, melting any ice that may have developed that morning. Additionally, widespread rain is expected across the southern half of Missouri by Thursday night, though temperatures will have lifted above freezing in the areas that rain is expected, so no additional icing is forecast for Thursday night.

Poplar Heights Farm: Annual Yule Log Hunt This Saturday

Adrian Optimist Students of the month

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

The Ballard Student of the Month for November is Kyle Teagarden, senior son of Keith and Joni Teagarden. English Instructor, Ashlea Gray states “Kyle is a hard worker and always has a positive attitude in the classroom. He catches on to things quickly, and he never minds helping his peers. He has a great sense of humor that helps his class stay engaged.”

Caitlin Slattery is the Miami Student of the Month for Miami.  Caitlin, a senior, is the daughter of Dennis and Cathy Slattery. In school she participates in volleyball, basketball, FFA, FCCLA, and National Honor Society. Out of school she enjoys 4-H and is involved in Ronald McDonald House. Caitlin states “Life and school are the same – you get out of it what you put into it.” She plans to go to Avila University to become a neonatal nurse. Vocational Agriculture Instructor Charlie Jenkins states “Caitlin is a hardworking young lady that is driven to succeed. She is a pleasure to work with.”

This month’s Adrian Student of the Month is Sara Geringer. Sara, a junior, is the daughter of Karri Geringer. In school, Sara participates in FCCLA, band, volleyball, track, Quiz Bowl, and National Honor Society. She participates in Adrian Community Theater as well. Sara states “I’ve always had a strong work ethic. I do not like to disappoint myself, and I almost always finish what I start. Band is one of the most influential things of my life including everyone in it.”

Sara in considering double majoring in Math and Music Education at NWMSU or possibly CalTech or Vandercook School of Music.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 12/1/14

Ryan A.Gabriel

On 12/1/14 around 5:20 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 40 year old Ryan A.Gabriel of Amsterdam, Missouri. He was arrested for 1.) Felony driving while intoxicated - Aggravated Offender 2.)Careless and imprudent driving. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a 12 hour hold.