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Kansas City Chiefs Player arrested in Bates County

Demetrius M. Harris

Yesterday around 4:22 pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 25 year old Demetrius M. Harris of Kansas City, Missouri.

Mr. Harris who was a passenger in the vehicle was arrested for suspicion of 1.) Felony Possession of Marijuana 2.) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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



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Card Shower for Linda Wix

Linda Wix

The Family of Linda Wix Requests a Card Shower to Celebrate Her
80th Birthday on March 14th! 

Please mail cards to: 142 SE State Route YY, Butler, MO 64730.

Happy Birthday Linda! We Love You!

Buffalo Sale at MoKan

Obituary - Joy L. Gress

Joy L. Gress

Joy L. Gress, age 68, of Clinton, MO, died at Kansas City Hospice House, on Saturday, March 4, 2016.

Joy was born February 25, 1949 to Gordon Denison, Sr. and Mary ‘Powell’ Denison of Winona, MN. After high school, she worked for various laundry facilities. Joy worked for Elite Laundry for several years before retiring. She was also a very dedicated worker at the Samaritan Center Thrift Shop in Clinton.

Survivors include her daughter, Kelly Apsher (Chris); one grandson, Chase Christian Apsher; nine brothers and sisters, Yvonne Denison, Brent Denison, Blane Denison (Patti), Gordon Denison, Jr., Greg Denison (Ronneta), Cheryl Wheeler, Patty Stewart and Susan Jones; and several nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and a brother, Doyle Denison.

The family will receive visitors at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM.

Joy's wish was that memorial contributions be made to ALS and left in care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2nd St., Clinton, MO 64735.

Condolences may be left online at this website.

Help Wanted- Part Time Receptionist

Max Motors in Harrisonville is seeking an energetic and friendly Part-Time Receptionist Hours are Mon-Thur 4pm - 8pm and Saturdays 8am-6pm. 

Please email resume to april@maxmotors.com or stop in.

Obituary - Harold Jay Holmes

Harold Jay Holmes

Harold Jay Holmes, age 77, Prescott, Kansas passed away on Monday March 6, 2017 at the Prescott Country View. He was born on December 15, 1939 at Prescott the son of Harold S. and Marguerite Coon Holmes. He graduated from Prescott High School in 1957. Jay served his country in the United States Army from 1963 through 1965 stationed in Germany. 

Jay lived and farmed in the Prescott area until he moved to Fort Scott in 1998. He loved to fish, spending lots of time catching big bass at the coal pits near Prescott. He loved music and was a fantastic trumpet player. He was married to Jane Turpin and was later divorced. 

He is survived by a sister, Elma Avery of Fort Scott, a brother, Leon and wife, Marilyn of Prescott, 4 nieces and 4 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Milton, and a nephew Jay Lee Cassida.

Graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Holmes Cemetery in Prescott, Kansas. The family suggest contributions to Prescott Countryview Nursing Home and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

Job Opening in Pleasanton

The City of Pleasanton, Kansas is seeking interest from qualified candidates for the position of Police Chief. This opening is available due to our current Chief accepting a specialty position with the Linn County Sheriff’s Department.

The essential function of the position within the organization is to oversee and direct operations of the City’s Police Department. The position is responsible for supervising staff; establishing long-range plans; developing policy and procedures; law enforcement; departmental records; and evaluating, documenting, and reporting on events and activities to management and elected or appointed officials.

KLETC Certification is required. Must be able to pass psychological exam, strong background check and have clear driving record. Prefer at least 5 years of active law enforcement. Previous supervisory position would be a plus. Must be willing to relocate to the City of Pleasanton or live within 10-minute response time of Pleasanton, Kansas.

Competitive benefits; Salary DOQ. Interested candidates should submit an application, resume, and three work-related references to cityadministrator@ckt.net or Attn: City Administrator, P.O. Box 399, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. If confidentiality is requested, please note in application materials. 

Position will remain open until filled. EOE. Learn more information about the community and download a printable application at www.pleasantonks.com