News from the Bates County Chapter 699 Southern Cruisers Riding Club

Just to let you know, I think the poker run today was a success. 

Great weather, great support from The Fishing Dock, Garage Burgers, FatBoyz, The Lumber Yard, Alley Pic n Pub. 

With their help and support we raised $3232.00 for Lily's House. When you stop in to one of those places be sure to thank them.

Bates County Chapter 699 Southern Cruisers Riding Club

Semi truck fire in Barton County

The Barton County Sheriff's Office took a 911 call of a semi on fire on A hwy approximately 2 miles north of 160 hwy. 

The Lamar Fire department is on scene fighting the fire.

From the Linn Valley Kansas Police Department

On Friday, April 27th, Officer Kline stopped a vehicle for speeding Southbound on US Hwy 69. During contact with the driver, probable cause to believe Illegal Narcotics were present was developed. 

Officer Kline and Stuteville, searched the vehicle and located just under one pound of marijuana, scales and packaging material. Numerous schedule II prescription only stimulants were also located in ziploc bags, along with open containers of alcohol. 

Two 19 year old males were arrested for Possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute and several misdemeanor charges. The suspects stated they were coming from Johnson County and were headed to Pittsburg State University.

Obituary - Robert E. Ryan

Robert E. Ryan, 74, of Nevada, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at KU Medical Center in KC, KS.

Bob was born March 11, 1944 in Paris, Kentucky, the son of Joseph Francis Sr. and Gertrude (Maher) Ryan. He moved to Colorado Springs, CO at an early age and during high school he worked at a potato chip factory. Bob moved to Nevada in 1960 where he worked for MFA Oil for several years and on February 7, 1966 married Rosemary Perrin. The couple later lived in Harrisonville where Bob worked for Bendix Corp in KC as a machinist. In 1972 they moved back to Colorado Springs, CO where Bob worked in a full service station. He and his wife owned and operated College Auto Center in Colorado Springs and moved to Nevada in 1985 where they continued to operate College Auto Center since. Bob’s passion in life was antique and classic cars and in his earlier years he enjoyed working with wood.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Joseph Ryan Jr., sister, Mary Catherine Mabie; brother-in-laws, David and Paul Perrin; and favorite cousin, Jodie Brothers. Survivors include his wife Rosemary of the home, daughter, Cheryl Smith(Jim) Corpus Christi, TX; three grandchildren, Nathan Smith, of the home in Nevada, Rebecca Smith, Nevada, Jacob Smith, Corpus Christi, TX; brother, William “Bill” Ryan, Nevada; Brother-in-law, Jim Perrin (Peggy) Nevada; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and treasured friends.

Memorial services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018 in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Ferree of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until service time. You may view obituary and send condolences on line at www.ferryfuneralhome.com

Job Opening Henry County

The Henry County Library is looking to fill a circulation clerk position at the Lenora Blackmore Branch Library in Windsor. This is a 25-29 hour a week position and requires working predominantly 8:00Am-1:00PM Mon- Fri and every other Saturday from 8:00AM-12:00PM. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is at least 18 years of age and is dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

Interested parties need to fill out an application and submit a cover letter. More information and applications can be found on the Henry County Library web-site jobs page,http://henrycolib.org/?q=node/518, or picked up in either library locations. Completed applications and cover letters can be e-mailed to kristin.evans@henrycolib.org or turned the documents in person to either Henry County Library location. This position pays $8.00 an hour.

For questions about this position please e-mail kristin.evans@henrycolib.org or call 660-885-2612. This position closes Friday, May 4th.

The Henry County Library adheres to all federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity.

Human remains found in rural Harrisonville

Cass Co – On Friday, April 27, 2018 deputies were contacted by mushroom hunters who found possible human remains. Investigators responded to the area of S. Mopac Rd between E. 235th and E. 239th where they discovered a set of human remains in a wooded area.

Late Friday night the Jackson County Medical Examiners Office confirmed that the remains were human. No information on sex, race, age, or when the victim died have been determined at this time.

At this time the Cass County Sheriff's Office has closed S. Mopac Road between E. 235th and E. 239th while investigators conduct their search. The sheriff's office has approximately 40 deputies and recruits conducting a ground search for evidence.

​The roadway is expected to be closed most of the day. Anyone with information is asked to call the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 816-380-5200.

Power Outage North of Clinton

Approximately 420 Osage Valley Electric Customers  in an area north of Clinton are currently without power due to a raccoon that ventured into the wrong place. 

Crews are making repairs and will have power restored as quickly as possible.

Butler Sonic Cruise Night Car Show Photos

The Butler Chamber along with Sonic held there first cruise night of the year this evening. The weather was perfect and the crowd as great! 

It was Good to see the people of the community out enjoying the weather- Stay tuned and we will post the next cruise night when that information is available to us!