A little pie in your eye on the 4th of July?

Linda and Jerry Mumma

Rich Hill has become famous for a multitude of things... it was once a huge coal mining town but in more recent times people know Rich Hill for other reasons, such as their 4th of July celebrations with big name musical stars. And pies.

Pies? Yep. It wasn't so long ago a pie auction there made world headlines, literally. Jerry Mumma paid $3,300 for a strawberry-rhubarb pie baked by his granddaughter Jara Mumma. Read the full story here http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2011/07/bidding-war-for-homemade-pie-soars-into.html

Will such a feat happen again this year? Hard to say. But you can see for yourself at the 2016 pie auction on Sunday evening as part of the full schedule of events that include a musical performance by country music legends Little Texas and a street dance on Saturday evening.

Make sure you don't miss anything during the Rich Hill 4th of July celebration this year:

Friday July 1st

• 6pm Childrens Promenade sponsored by Wheatley-Cameron Farms

• 6:30 Baby Contest Registration (up to 18 MO, clothes)

• 7pm Baby Contest sponsored by Swopes Drive In

• 8pm Talent Show sponsored by Rich Hill Family Medical Clinic call Sue to enter 417-395-2150

• 9pm Glow Run Registration (7th and Park Ave)

• 9:30 Glow Fun Run/Walk 5K with DJ Bobby Beats

Saturday July 2nd

• 6pm Acoustic opener TBA

• 7pm Scotty Bratcher Band

• 8:30pm Little Texas sponsored by the 4th of July Committee

• 10pm Street Dance with DJ Bobby Beats

Sunday July 3rd

• 11 am Community Church Service sponsored by Rich Hill Ministerial Alliance

• 2-4 pm Rich Hill Library New Childrens Addition Open House (514 E Walnut)

• 6 pm Pie Contest Registration (Methodist Church Basement)

• 7pm Pie Contest

• 7-7:30 pm Erica Diehl and Dylan Smarr perform

• 7pm Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament (East Park) Call Luke Tourtillott to enter a team 660-464-0090

• 7:30 pm Pie Auction sponsored by Security Bank

• 9:30pm Shotgun and Lace Band sponsored by the Perkey Family

Monday July 4th

• 11 am Car Show Registration (west park, if rain 7th & Park Ave)

• 12 pm Car Show sponsored by H3 Grafix

• 3 pm Parade with Grand Parade Marshall Bob Schlyer

• 4-7 pm Cornhole/Bean Bag Tournament contact Heidi Tourtillott to enter a team 660-200-5281

• 4:30 pm Salute to Veterans with Ryan Malone reading Declaration of Independence

• 4:45 Veterans quilt presentation sponsored by Rich Hill Quilt Guild

• 7pm Raffle Winners announced

• 8pm Nick Schnebelen Band sponsored by Food Fair

• 10pm Fireworks sponsored by City of Rich Hill, Rich Hill Fire Dept and 4th of July Committee

One injured in semi truck rollover in Henry County

Photo Copyright of Mid America Live News

Around 5:08am this morning the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with the Henry County Sheriffs Office responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri 18 Highway just East of SW County Road 1501 in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 
2015 Kenworth driven 43 year old Patrick A. Nourse of Lawrence, Kansas ran off the right side of the roadway due to vision being obstructed.

The semi truck then overturned and came to rest on its right side.

Mr. Nourse sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton for treatment.

The truck received extensive damage and was towed from the scene by Golden Valley Tow.




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Obituary - Lee Anne Stukesbary

Lee Anne Stukesbary

Lee Anne Stukesbary, 49, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Nevada. Lee Anne was born December 20, 1966 in El Dorado Springs, MO to Wilbur Lee and Marilyn Kay (Scott) Charbonneau.  
Lee Ann attended school in Nevada graduating from Nevada High School. She worked as a night auditor for hotel/motel finances for a number of years. Lee Ann always loved camping and being outdoors. She also loved the Native American heritage, and spending time with her family. Lee Ann was compassionate and generous, she had a servants heart, and a gift for giving.

Survivors include two daughters, Shelby Anne Stukesbary, Joplin, MO, Megan Kay Blystone, Joplin; one son, Zachary Miles Charbonneau, Dederick, MO; father, Wilbur Charbonneau and his wife Margaret, Dederick; one sister, Robin Anderson and her husband Mark, Branson; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, and her special friend John McCann.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Looking for daycare or preschool checkout Magic Years in Rich Hill

Summer is almost half over.......it's about time to start thinking about preschool! Magic Years in Rich Hill is offering a half-day preschool option for children 3-5 years of age! 

For more information, please call/text Mendee Green at (660)464-0262. State assistance accepted. 

We also have full and part time daycare openings available.

Obituary - Isaiah Keith Jones

Isaiah Keith Jones 5 years old of Peculiar, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri surrounded with love and family.

Isaiah is survived by his parents, Bethany Jones and Andrew Baer of the home; his paternal grandparents, Rex and Jane Baer of Harrisonville, Missouri; his maternal grandparents, Don and Teresa Jones of Peculiar, Missouri; maternal great grandparents, Pat and Charlie Jones of Republic, Missouri, and Kay and Porter Leffingwell of Marionville, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Services are pending under the care of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A compete obituary and service times will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

We hate to dampen your enthusiasm, but...

 A lot of people will be outside this weekend and we could be dealing with a potentially serious flooding situation. We're still waiting to see exactly where the heaviest rain will fall, but it's not out of the question that some areas could see 4 to 6 inches of rain out of this. Please keep a close eye on the weather this weekend, especially if you'll be out camping, driving or anything else that could put you in danger. - the National Weather Service

Help wanted in Butler

Help Wanted

Pantry Thrift Store/Community Food Pantry has an opening for a part-time employee.

21 hours per week – 9:30am-5pm every Wed, Fri & Sat

Job Requirements – Dependable, Trustworthy, Positive Attitude, Ability to lift 30-50 pounds at times, Ability to stand on concrete floors for significant lengths of time while pricing and hanging clothing, basic computer skills.

Apply at Pantry Thrift Store, 901 S Outer Rd, Butler, MO. 10am-5pm (Thrift Store is closed July 2 & 4)