Important: From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office has recently received multiple calls in reference to a house and car being struck by gun fire on separate occasions over the last few weeks. The residence is in rural Adrian and belongs to an older couple. The investigation did not produce any reason to believe this was a targeted or random act of violence toward the couple that lives there. Detectives believe these are the result of someone who was target practicing and not being aware of what is beyond their target. Detectives performed an area canvass and talked with the residents and no one admitted to target shooting. This is not a surprise to the Detectives due to the fact that the person would be financially responsible to repair the damage resulting from the irresponsible shooting.

Sheriff Anderson says, "I am a big supporter of your Second Amendment rights. I will continue to stand and defend them, but I ask that our residents help me by being responsible with those rights. We have to make sure that our neighbors, friends and guest to our area are safe from someone being negligent while using a firearm."

Below is a list of rules for gun safety. Please take the time to go over these and share them with anyone who can't tell you what they are.

The 4 safety rules
These four rules – to be observed like commandments by all shooters.:

1. All guns are always loaded
2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy
3. Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target
4. Identify your target, and what is behind it

Why County Fairs are still important

There's more to fairs than just fried food and Ferris wheels.

The Bates County Fair is coming soon...do you plan to go? If not, you'll miss out on seeing items on exhibit that our local folks have worked very hard to bring to the show.

Outside, the same is true with the pigs, goats, sheep, calves and more.

You've been there before, why bother going again? There's LOTS of reasons- Click here to read a great article why county fairs are still important

4 Family Garage Sale in Butler

4 Family Garage Sale: June 13 (8-4) and June 14 (8-noon). Beanie Babies, Boyd’s Bears, Collectibles, John Deere Leaf Bagger, Toys, Clothing, Air Hockey Table, Ping Pong Table, small kitchen appliances, etc. 

Located at 412 Meadow Lane, blue house across from basketball courts at park.

Montrose man arrested after pursuit in Henry County

 Robert Parratt

Shortly after noon, on Wednesday, June 12th, 2019, Corporal Mitchell Swindell was contacted by Central Communications and advised that a motor vehicle had just been stolen in the 200 block of SW Hwy T, Clinton. The vehicle, a 2006 Buick Lacrosse, maroon in color, had been observed by the vehicle’s owner leaving the area, heading south on Highway T. 

Approximately 40 minutes later, Major Rob Hills located the stolen Buick in Montrose being driven by a white, male subject and while attempting to initiate a felony vehicle stop, the vehicle fled the area. A short vehicle pursuit ensued, at which time the stolen vehicle was recovered on SW 1225 just outside of Montrose. 

The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody a short time later in the immediate area, with the assistance of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 

Additional deputies from both the Henry and St. Clair Counties Sheriff’s Offices responded to the area during the vehicle pursuit and subsequent search for the vehicle’s driver. 

Arrested was Robert Parratt, age 39, of Montrose, on 24-hour holds for stealing a motor vehicle and resisting arrest by flight.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Adrian High School Baseball Banquet

At the AHS Baseball Banquet, held June 12, 2019, varsity lettermen were recognized. The Blackhawks ended their season with a 16-6 record and ranked 8th in the State of Missouri. 

Congratulations on a great season! Special thanks to Coaches Noland and Vanslyke, who gave 110% to the players and this team.
~Adrian News Leader

Wet Pattern Returns Friday Through Next Week

If you can get out there and enjoy the spectacular mid-June day today with highs in the low to mid 70s..do it! Because, Mother Nature is going to try and put a damper on your hard-earned weekend! A wet pattern will return to the area on Friday and continue through the weekend and into next week. 

Storms on Saturday could be strong with even isolated severe storms possible. The main threats would be for strong to damaging winds and small hail up to quarter size. 

Several rounds of storms through the next week could bring an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain to the area which may aggravate ongoing river flooding.

Smoked Meat Dinner to benefit Mike Lawson

Video: Local news Thursday