Aurora man arrested on possession charges in Bates County

Matthew D. Guzman

On 1/15/15 around 11:12 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 39 year old Matthew D. Guzman of Aurora, Missouri.

Mr. Guzman was arrested on 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance 2.) Outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrant out of The Clay County Sheriffs Department.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail and is listed as bond able.

Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest report 1/15/15

On 1/15/15 around 11:30 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 31 year old Amanda G. Smith of Aurora, Missouri. She was arrested on 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance. 

She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released. 

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Family Missing Dog in Butler

"D"

Missing dog in the Butler area the dog is named D and she is from a very loving home. 

The kids from the home miss her much and really want her home!

If you have seen this dog please call  660-679-1693.

Obituary - Virginia “Ginny” Louise Zellmer

Virginia “Ginny” Louise Zellmer, 78, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Golden Years Health Care in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2015 at the Cornerstone Community Church in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Friends may call from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Obituary - Sue E. Coffel

Sue E. Coffel

Sue E. Coffel, 76 of Butler, Missouri passed away January 14, 2015 at her home in Butler. Funeral services are pending at this time and will be announced under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler. Contributions in her memory are suggested to Children’s Mercy Hospital, and are being received at the funeral home. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Complete obituary information will be published shortly.

Upgrades nearing completion at LaCygne power plant

Unit 2, seen at left, on a 'test run' last Sunday -photo courtesy Bruce Furman

There's been something new on the horizon for awhile and it's about to come to life.

A new stack at the LaCygne power plant is part of major upgrades designed to meet the latest emission standards. The project included the installation of two Hitachi wet FGD scrubbers and new Hamon fabric filters on Unit 1 and Unit 2; and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, low-NOx burners and over-fire air system on Unit 2 of the facility.

When completed, the La Cygne units will be two of the cleanest coal-fired generating stations in the country with SO2 emissions removal efficiency of over 98 percent and NOx emissions on Unit 2 of 0.05 lb/MBtu. Over 2.5 million manhours will be expended in the construction of the project.

According to SourceWatch.org, the LaCygne plant previously had been listed as the 16th most polluting U.S. plant based on coal waste.

All work is slated to be complete this year.

Appleton City High School student athlete to play volleyball at Cottey College

Appleton City High School Volleyball Team student athlete Tabitha Jackson has signed with Cottey College, Nevada, Mo. 

From left to right, front row, are Tabitha’s parents, Brad Jackson and Caraleigh Jackson, Tabitha Jackson and Appleton City Head Volleyball Coach Kaitlin Hamm. Standing, Cottey College Volleyball Coach Marla Kannady Foreman.