Looking to buy a house in Bates County?

Beautifully remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3,675 sq foot, earth-contact country house sitting on 5 acres. Inside find a large living room with accent stone flooring and a large cozy fireplace. The kitchen has new granite counter tops, ample room for breakfast seating, tons of cabinet space and new appliances throughout. Formal dining room with a large window sits off the kitchen. The master bedroom has an attached master bath and walk-in closet. Three large bedrooms line the hallway, with big closets and a shared full bathroom. 

The house includes a large recreational room and an attached garage. The half-moon driveway provides extra outdoor parking. House includes new plank flooring, new energy efficient windows and doors, professional interior painting, new guttering, new ceiling fans and lighting. The roof has been sealed and refinished. It also has a refinished deck out back that is ready for a new pool.

The home sits on 5 acres, but additional acreage can be purchased with access to a hunting/fishing and a shop building.

The home is sandwiched between two major interstates on the Kansas and Missouri line. It is located 45 minutes south of Overland Park off of I-69 and 1 hour south of Kansas City off of I-49 or 13 miles northwest of Butler, MO.

Due to health guidelines, please call (660)-424-0858 to schedule a showing appointment.

Thanks,
Melissa Bahr

Harrisonville Police searching for jewelry thief

Harrisonville Police Det. Sheppard is attempting to identify this suspect from a theft at Golden Classic Jewelry on 07/31/2020. 

The suspect posed as a customer and managed to steal a diamond ring when employees were distracted. 

We have reason to believe this subject has committed other thefts in multiple jurisdictions.

If you have any information please contact Det. Sheppard at 816-380-8933. PLEASE SHARE THIS

Suspect Arrested After Pursuit With Stolen Van in Vernon County

On Thursday morning, Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office were advised of a van that was just recently reported stolen from a business in El Dorado Springs, MO. 

Deputies were in the area and able to locate the van on 54 Hwy near 2100 Rd. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the van in which the suspect, who has been identified as 21-year-old Brandon Dunn, failed to stop resulting in a pursuit with the vehicle. 

According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, Deputies were able to successfully deploy a tire deflation device. The suspect continued to flee until the vehicle lost a tire and was then taken into custody without incident. Mosher says, “I’m proud of the Deputies quick response resulting in the recovery of the van and all of the equipment for a business owner. 

Fortunately, the suspect turned down a dead end street and stopped near a local tire shop making it much easier for the victim to get back on the road quickly.”

On Thursday afternoon, the Courts issued a warrant for Tampering with a Motor Vehicle and Resisting Arrest. Dunn is being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $100,000 cash only bond.

Huge Garage Sale In Rich Hill

HUGE Garage sale coming next weekend in Rich Hill. 8-10 families It will be held at Trent's BBQ building 7th and Walnut Street -Starts Friday August 7th from 5pm-9pm and Saturday August 8th from 8 am-4pm

We have lots of stuff. Queen mattress box spring and frame $75 and it can go before the sale message if interested.

Also have little girls bike, queen rv mattress, teen/junior boy and girl clothes, Little girls clothes probably infant/toddler- size 8 or so. Shoes, purses, few golf clubs, Thirty one rolling cooler like new Heated cat house, Tackle boxes with lures.

Lots of household items, small refrigerator, plus size women’s clothes and men’s clothes larger sizes too. Too much to list but we will have a TON of stuff.

Anyone missing a fishing pole?

Found fishing pole at the Butler City Lake.

If it belongs to you and you can describe it come by the Butler Police station to claim.

Sports Information Meeting for Rich Hill High School

The parent/guardian meeting for participants in high school sports will be held in the elementary cafeteria on Sunday, August 9, at 5:30 pm. Football, Volleyball, and Cheer practices will begin the following day.

Obituary - Peter Stone Wessel

Peter Stone Wessel, 62 of Avon, N.C., passed away August 4, 2020 at his home away from home on the Hunholz farm in Adrian, Missouri. Cremation, with services to be held at a later time. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Peter was born on October 16, 1957 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Harold and Suzanne Barrett Wessel.

Peter was a wonderful and loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He very much enjoyed all of those roles, including his job. Part of his job involved helping people, and he carried that into his personal life. His hobbies included carpentry and woodworking, and he'd always be there to help out with these skills. He was very good at sharing his experiences and wisdom with others, and his energy could always light up the room.

Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, and they will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Cynthia Hunholz Wessel, daughter Melissa Wessel, son Michael Parr, daughter-in-law Mila Parr, and granddaughter Amberly Parr. He is also survived by sister Terri Wessel, brother Chris Wessel, and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

Updated Obituary - Robin Bartholomew

Robin Bartholomew, 49 of Drexel, Missouri passed away August 3, 2020 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 8 at Drexel First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8 PM at Mullinax Funeral Home - Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). 

Memorial contributions are suggested to Drexel First Baptist Church or Drexel FFA. Messages for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. *At the visitation and the funeral service, masks and social distancing are respectfully appreciated for the concern and safety of all in attendance.

Robin was born August 20, 1970 in Harrisonville, Missouri, daughter of Earnest “Jim” and Sharon (Cox) Beckman. She graduated from Drexel R-IV schools and went on to attend William Jewell College where she was active in volleyball and track & field. She was united in marriage to Darin Bartholomew on May 16, 1993.

In Robin’s teenage years she worked as a waitress and cook at Granny's Diner in Drexel. Following college she worked for Burns and McDonald before becoming a homemaker and bookkeeper for the family business in Drexel.

Robin was a loving, caring, selfless and dedicated wife, mother, daughter, aunt and grandma. She was a member of the Drexel First Baptist Church. A strong and lifelong Christian, Robin knew the Lord and followed through in baptism to profess her faith. She was involved in her church as a dedicated Sunday School teacher. Throughout her adult life Robin served as a substitute teacher at Drexel, where many knew her as “Mrs. B.” She became the backbone of forming the agricultural department at Drexel, along with obtaining grants for the present-day agricultural building. Numerous times she took students to FFA camp, even continuing long after her children, Luke and Jenna were out of school. She loved spending time with family, friends, and her dogs.

One of her greatest pastimes was taking rides out to look at the family’s cow/calf operation. Many of the cattle were show heifers she hand selected. Robin had a great eye for the details.

Robin was preceded in death by her sisters Linda and Carrie Beckman; grandparents Woodrow and Mildred Cox, and Seth and Opal Beckman. She is survived by her husband, Darin Bartholomew; her father Jim Beckman; mother Sharon (Cox) Beckman; father and mother-in-law Jack and Marilyn Bartholomew; son Luke Bartholomew (fiancee Alyssa Chancellor); daughter Jenna Soendker (husband William); granddaughter Callie Soendker; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.