Suspicious activity in Barton county

The Barton County Sheriff's Office is requesting the assistance from the public. We have received two separate reports of suspicious activity and believe they may be linked together.

First Report: In Golden City a female juvenile was playing in her yard when a white or cream in color pickup truck pulled up next to the yard that she was playing in. A man in the truck attempted to lure the child to his truck by showing her a small puppy. Luckily the mother was able to intervene and the male subject left. The mother contacted the Sheriff's Office and a report was made on the incident. Deputies patrolled the area looking for the vehicle but it's believed to have left the area.

Second Report: A white extended cab pickup truck has been spotted inside the city limits of Golden City acting suspicious. The truck drives through the city limits while playing an ice cream truck melody. The truck is reported to not have any markings on it and drives around in the late afternoon.

We are asking you to contact the Barton County Sheriff's Office if you see anything suspicious or if you have any information about the above incidents.

You can contact us at 417-682-5541 or you can send an email bcso252@countyofbarton.com

Clinton Police Department warn of scam in the area!

Just a reminder to everyone, don't give ANYONE your banking or personal information that you don't know and trust. Institutions, such as the IRS, typically will contact you through a letter in the mail if there is a problem or concern.

The Clinton Police Department will not call you and tell you that you have a warrant for your arrest and demand money over the phone. We usually show up at your house if you have a warrant!

If you have a person or company going to do home repairs, renovations, etc, make sure and ask if they have a City of Clinton business license and a list of references. There have been people scammed out considerable amounts of money, as they will give the person doing the repairs money "up front," but never show back up to do the work.

Talk with you family and friends about this and help each other out!!

First of Many...

The Bates County Recorder of Deeds Office is honored to have had Bobby Stone and Cheyenne Mays of Butler Mo to be the first couple to get their marriage license issued at our new location. Congratulations to the happy couple!- Courtesy of the Bates County Recorder of Deeds Office

D&D Fireworks NOW OPEN

D&D Fireworks outside of Amoret is NOW open for business. Remember we only take cash or checks. Firework display June 29 th. The display will be in memory of Barbara Delozier and Linda Hartline.

Stand hours
Monday thru Thursday 10 a.m. to 9p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday noon to 8 p.m.

Obituary - Michael "Mike" Patrick Ragan

Funeral services for Mike Ragan of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler with Pastor Gabe Cantrell officiating. 

Visitation prior to services from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Cremation to follow services. 

Contributions to the Adrian Optimist Club. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Michael "Mike" Patrick Ragan, age 71 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born June 17, 1948 to Joel General and Theresa Rose Tuiet Ragan in Butler, Missouri.

Mike is survived by two sons, Tyler Ragan of Butler, Missouri and P.J. Ragan and wife Katie of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, Ky Brink of Chicago, Illinois; a sister, Pat Smith and husband Bob of Rich Hill, Missouri; and five grandchildren, Mikinzie Ward, Macy Ragan, Ella Ragan, Brody Ragan and Max Ragan. He was preceded in death by his parents; lifetime companion, Kathryn Brink; a brother, Randy Ragan; and a nephew, Brian Petty.

Have you seen this man?

We are seeking your help. If you know this person of interest or recognize the tattoo's we ask that you call the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office at (417) 646-5822. We would like to speak with this individual in regards to a burglary that occurred on NW 176 Road.

News From Bates County Industries

Bates County Industries

Due to our recycling vendor not buying product for the foreseeable future we will not be able to pick up cardboard from our business accounts. That service is suspended indefinitely immediately.

The cardboard mills are closed and not accepting product. We are truly saddened to have to report this, however we cannot take products we cannot sell.

We will still have 24 hour drop off on the west side of our building.

We will take all paper products, magazines and books, plastics #1 &2, and

Textiles. We purchase aluminum cans. We also have a glass bunker and accept clear glass.

Bates County Industries

Providing dignified employment opportunities for persons with disabilities

Located 1 mile west of business 49 on TT in Butler

Thursday Severe Weather Threat

Today:
-Patchy Dense Fog thru 9am
-Scattered Severe Storms possible after 5pm (mainly over NW MO)
-Isolated Severe Storms (KC Metro) around and after sunset

Friday: -Storms during AM rush hour
-High Temps in the 90s with heat indices in the upper 90s