Cass County Sheriff Offers Full-Time Academy

CASS CO – “It’s your county, Keep it safe.”  It’s an opportunity that Cass County Sheriff Jeff Weber is offering to anyone that has an interest in becoming a deputy sheriff. Sheriff Jeff Weber announced today that in an effort to fill current openings and prepare for future needs he will be offering a paid, full-time academy beginning January 2018.

“I am looking for anyone that has the desire to make a difference in our community and pursue an exciting and challenging career here in Cass County,” said Sheriff Jeff Weber.

Today the Cass County Sheriff’s Office will begin taking applications for the position of Full-Time Academy Recruit.  Successful applicants will become fulltime members of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and attend the January 2018 Cass County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy.

“Many police departments and sheriff offices are having a hard time identifying and hiring qualified candidates.  Sheriff Weber has decided to create our own pool of qualified candidates by hiring and paying for their academy training, “said Captain Kevin Tieman.

One of the biggest hurdles in law enforcement is that many times recruits have to pay their own way through an academy and work a full time job.  That limits the prospective candidate pool.  This new program will require that applicants fill out a prescreen questionnaire and recruiters will then contact applicants and provide them with continued information on the hiring process.

In addition to attending the academy, recruits will earn a starting salary of $29,359.  Upon successful completion of the academy and P.O.S.T. certification recruits will be commissioned as a deputy sheriff at a starting salary of $40,627. Information about applying can be found at www.cassmosherif.org

Adrian Blackhawk football pancake breakfast

The Adrian Blackhawk football team will be serving a freewill donation community pancake breakfast from 6:30-8:00 AM in the Adrian High School Commons on Saturday, Aug. 5. 

Gatorade (soap) scrimmage will follow from 8:30-10:00 AM. Come out and support your Blackhawks.
#BlackhawkPride

Important message for Sherwood High School students:

We have received several emails and requests for schedules. Mrs. Carter and Mr. Stackhouse are off during the month of July so this is their first day back to work. 

Please know that we spend the first week and a half back trying to fine tune schedules and they are not ready until all student schedules have been reviewed.

We are aware that you are not able to log in to student portals at this point. The student portal will be turned back on on the afternoon of August 9th. You are welcome to review schedules at that point. On August 10th we will welcome any juniors and seniors that need to make changes to their schedules to come in and see Mr. Stackhouse or Mrs. Carter throughout the day. On August 11th freshmen and sophomores can come in. If those dates don't work for you, feel free to email us with any questions.


Thanks for your patience! We know you're excited to see your schedules but try to enjoy your last few weeks off!!

Mrs. Carter

Obituary - Linda K. Laird

Ft. Scott, Kansas: Linda K. Laird, age 70, of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away July 23, 2017 in Ft. Scott.

Linda was born to the late Grover and Oleta Thompson Wilhite, December 25, 1946 in Hollis, Oklahoma. On April 14, 1976 she married Alan Douglas Laird in Hereford, Texas. She went to college to obtain her teaching certificate, and taught school in El Paso, Texas, retiring in 1998. 

Central Church of Christ in Hereford, TX was where she attended church during her time there, before later moving to Ft. Scott. She enjoyed cooking, reading, staying active in church, and loved teaching with all of her heart.

Surviving is one son: John Laird (wife (Kasey) of Ft. Scott, Kansas, and 2 grandchildren: Kelsey and Lane Laird, also of Ft. Scott; and one brother: Mike (wife Julie), of Yukon, Oklahoma.

Memorial Donations may be made to Faith Christian Church, for the backpack and school supply drive; and mailed to 2203 Deer Rd; Garland, KS 66741.

Per Linda’s wishes she has been taken for cremation, under the care of Derfelt Funeral Home, and no services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be left for the family at derfeltfuneralhomes.com.

Butler Music Now Open in Harrisonville

WOW! Pleased to announce Butler Music is NOW OPEN in Harrisonville. 2205 N State Route 291 right off of 291 and 350 Highway across from Wal-Mart. 

Musicians, drive a bit further, support local business, and get a special discount now through our official Grand Opening on August 26th....

Cass County Sheriff's Office welcomes new jailer

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office would like to welcome the newest edition to our family. 

This is our new Civilian Jailer Mikel Bailey and today is his first day.

Welcome to the family Mikel Bailey.

Updated Obituary - Teresa Ann Shaw

Teresa Ann Shaw

Teresa Ann Shaw age 60 of Kansas City, Missouri departed this life Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her home.

Teresa is survived by her mother, Mary Handke of Harrisonville, Missouri; two sons, Shawn L. Sullivan of Harrisonville, Missouri and Joshua Ryun of Joplin, Missouri; a sister, Tena Pappan of Kingsville, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at the Dickey Cottage, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Final arrangements are under the care of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Camdenton man arrested in Drexel

Richard A. Gregg

On 7/31/17 around 10:58pm the Drexel Police Department arrested 33 year old Richard A. Gregg of Camdenton, Missouri.

Mr. Gregg was arrested for 1.) Felony Failure to appear in court warrant.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and placed on a $10,000 Cash/Surety Bond.