Drugs taken off Missouri streets

Dallas County Missouri Sheriff Rice, Detective Lt. Cheek, K-9 Deputies Cpl. Davidson and K-9 Panzer, Cpl. Blankenship and K-9 Jake, Detective Cpl. Boland conducted a week long drug investigation, which ended with serving a search warrant at 860 E Main street Buffalo Mo. and the arrest of Jeremy Johnson. 

Recovered from the search warrant was Methamphetamine and a small amount of Heroin. Approximately $4000.00 worth of methamphetamine was taken off the street. Johnson was arrested later on a $100,000. bond warrant.

Rich Hill R-IV Introduces new superintendent

The Rich Hill R-IV Board of Education is proud to introduce Dr. Kevin Goddard as the incoming Rich Hill R-IV Superintendent.

Dr. Goddard grew up in Republic, MO. He has 8 kids and 1 stepdaughter ranging from 23 years old to 10 years old. His 23 years of education experience includes teaching art, the middle school principalship, serving as a principal on the Zuni Indian Reservation in New Mexico, and serving as a superintendent for 13 years in Eminence and Sarcoxie. His teaching degree is from Drury; his Master's Degree from MSU; and his doctorate from MU. Dr. Goddard has advanced certifications in technology and character education (although, he says, they are a little dated now!).

Dr. Goddard believes the three most important characteristics of leadership are fostering a strong school identity, having strong channels of information within the organization, and building relationships within the school and community."

Courtesy of Rich Hill Tiger Talk 

From Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol

BCMH New Start - Better Heart

Bates County Memorial Hospital - It's Cardiac Therapy Week, and our team is celebrating with a week of fun activities for cardiac rehab patients. 

Our professionals provide effective guidance in rehabilitation after a cardiac event, as well as medical supervision for those who want to continue a maintenance routine. 

Give a shout out to Andrea Davis, RN; Marci Brower, CRT; Wanda Barley, Ex. Phys. and Jacque Waite, RN/Cardiac Rehab Supervisor and wish them a happy #cardiacrehabilitationweek!

Call BCMH Cardiac Rehabilitation at 660-200-7128

Dangerously Cold Weather Thursday Morning

There's no way to sugar coat this. Tonight and Thursday morning are going to be dangerously cold. With wind chills between -10 and -20, frostbite can set in in less than 30 minutes. Roads will also freeze, with slick spots everywhere. Be Safe tonight and Tomorrow.

Obituary - Robert Dale Avery

Robert Dale Avery, age 88, of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Dale was born the son of Harry and Alpha Mae Miller Avery on December 26, 1931 on the home place back in the hollow at Prescott, Kansas. 

Dale graduated from Prescott High School in 1949, his parents thought he should go to college, so off to Kansas State he went and attended for one year. But is was not the farm, so he went back home to help his parents. He decided to give oil work at a shot and moved to Wichita and worked at Cessna for a year. 

Again, it was not farming so back home he came. In 1951, he enlisted into the Navy Reserves and served for eight years. On June 29, 1958, he married Joan Staton at the Baptist Church in Prescott, Kansas. To this union two daughters were born, Janet and Dorothy. To this day, Dale and Joan still lived on the farm.

Dale helped organize the Linn County Co-op and was on the first board, over the years he served four different terms. He also served on many different boards, Linn County Farm Bureau, Linn County Soil Conservation, President of the Linn County Planning Board, Linn County Rural Water District #2, helped organize the Linn County Polled Hereford Association and served as President and Secretary over years.

Dale took farming as a full time job, he taught his wife, daughters and grandkids how to use the machinery and drive the tractors. He did not take many trips, but he did surprise Joan on their 42nd and 45th anniversary with trips to Alaska and Hawaii.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, brother Earl and wife Mary, his in-laws, Pete and Marie Staton. He is survived by his wife of 61 ½ years, Joan of the home; two daughters, Janet Gabbert and Wayne of Prescott, Dorothy of Pleasanton, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren with a sixth on the way.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 am, Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm, Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be at the Battlefield Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Mid America Heart Association, St. Luke's or your Church of Choice. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Obituary - Janet Claudette Murphy

Janet Claudette Murphy of Harrisonville, Missouri was born July 13, 1950 in Moody, Missouri the daughter of Robert William and Bertha Burdena (Newberry) Murphy. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 69 years, 6 months and 29 days.

Janet was employed as an assembler for Cassco Area Workshop, Harrisonville, Missouri. She was a faithful member of Antioch Southern Baptist Church and was a graduate of Briarwood State School, Harrisonville. Janet never knew a stranger or forgot a face and was huge Kansas City Chiefs fan. She had lived in Moody, Missouri before moving to Harrisonville in 1964. Janet resided at Crown Care where she was a self appointed greeter. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting and knitting booties for all the babies.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Garry Murphy.

Janet is survived by two brothers, Barry G. Murphy and wife, Mary, Mocksville, North Carolina, Robert D. Murphy and wife, Steph, Peculiar, Missouri; her sister, Brenda Bridges, Henderson, Nevada; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonille, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m, Friday, February 14, 2020 at the funeral home.

Henry County Sheriff J. Kent Oberkrom announces bid for re-election

Today I announce that I am filing for re-election for the Office of Sheriff of Henry County. It has been a great pleasure to have served you in this capacity for the past several years and I am very humbled and blessed by the support I have received from our community. 

The relationship we have with our many communities continues to be a top priority. In an atmosphere of anti-police sentiments in our country, it is imperative that we remain transparent in all aspects of law enforcement services. 

The many community programs that we are involved with, help us to understand the needs of our citizens and affords us the ability to allow citizens to understand the work that we do. As we continue to move forward, many challenges will face us. 

The County Detention Center is reaching “end of life cycles” with several items of operational equipment. These issues will required working with the County Commissioners to prioritize these tasks while continuing to operate the Detention Center as efficiently as possible. Finding and retaining quality personnel is another challenge before us today. Our profession is no longer a career path as it once was and this has caused us to re-structure how we hire, train and retrain our staff.

Being a part of finding the solutions to these and other issues is why I am filing for re-election. I will continue to serve you with the upmost respect, dignity and transparency. I ask for your support and vote on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.