Meet The Republican Candidates of Bates County

Meet The Republican Candidates

Old Fashioned Fish Fry prepared by The Redneck Fishin Club.

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 at Trent's BBQ, Rich Hill, Mo. Starts at 6 p.m.

Carry out will be available and everyone is welcome!

*Patricia Pike for State Rep. District 126
*Rick Brattin for Senate District 31
*Ken Mooney for Northern Commissioner
*Trent Nelson for Southern Commissioner
*Carl Bettels for Assessor
*Greg Mullinax for Coroner
*Chad Anderson for Sheriff

Much Cooler Temperatures On The Way

A strong cold front will pass through the area around the middle of next week. Confidence is increasing that well below normal temperatures will occur for the last half of next week. That may include low temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s.

Obituary - Charles Irvin Key

Charles Irvin Key, 88, passed away Sept. 3, 2020 to enter those pearly gates that awaited this faith-filled, educated, gentle man. His journey toward those gates began on March 8, 1932 in Fort Scott, KS. Charles was the baby of Logan and Ruth Key's family as he joined his older siblings: Chester, Fred, Marie, and Lorna. His childhood and school years were spent in Hume, MO. Upon high school graduation, he attended two years of college at Fort Scott Junior College before serving 2 years with the United States Army.

On his return to civilian life, he attended college and graduated from Pittsburg State University. At this time, he began his 35-year love affair with education as a teacher in Walnut, KS. After earning his Masters Degree, Charles taught or was a school administrator in Fort Scott, Blue Mound, and Mound City in KS; and in Butler, Harrisonville, and Lee's Summit in MO. For 17 of those years, he served as the Elementary Principal in Greenwood, MO.

Even though much of his life was devoted to education, his relationship with God and church remained an integral part of his Baptist upbringing. He served many years in the First Baptist Church of Greenwood as Sunday School teacher, Director of Sunday School, and as Church Treasurer.

His life was filled with friends and colleagues who would often accompany him on travel adventures. Mexico vacations were among his favorite. He also enjoyed attending musicals and performances at Quality Hill with friends. Charles enjoyed cooking for company and eating. A good lemon pie brought a smile to his face. Fortunately, his bridge-playing group could squeeze eating and cards into the same evening.

In 2004, Charles moved to Pickering Place south of Belton to live a quiet life with friends and with coffee buddies at McDonald's. This generous and kind man will be missed by many nieces, nephews, former students, colleagues, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and all four siblings, as well as many good friends.

Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday, September 7, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Hume Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 am to service time at the Pleasanton Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Salvation Army. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Poker Run officially underway

Update: Missing silver alert canceled in Belton

UPDATE 8:38AM 9-5-20
BETTY ST PIERRE HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE.

A Silver Alert has been issued for 78 year old Betty St Pierre. She was last seen approx 9:30am on 9-4-20 leaving the Lakewood Terrace Apartments.

Her destination is unknown and she was driving a red 2007 Nissan Versa. No license plates were on the vehicle.

If you have information on her whereabouts, please call Belton Police Department 816-331-1500 or 9-1-1.

2020 Missouri State High School Football Week 2 Scores:

2020 Missouri State High School Football Week 2 Scores: 

Archie 56, Rich Hill 34

Adrian 26, Lighthouse Christian 20
Aurora 22, Monett 7
Ava 20, Strafford 14
Battle 52, Capital City High 12
Butler 61, Sherwood 0

Blair Oaks 49, Knob Noster 0
Bolivar 42, Parkview 7
Booneville 74, Holden 2
Buffalo 49, Forsyth 0
Carthage 21, Carl Junction 20
California 49, Fulton 0
Cassville 22, Marshfield 20
Center 40, Marshall 6
Crest Ridge 44, Wellington-Napoleon 6
Cole Camp 40, Lone Jack 0
Drexel 34, Appleton City 6

Fair Grove 58, Liberty 38

Farmington 10, Potosi 6
Grain Valley 36, Oak Park 6
Hannibal 32, Jefferson City 21
Hogan Prep 16, Ash Grove 8

Jasper 66, Osceola 14

Lamar 27, Reed Springs 23

Lees Summit North 34, Lees Summit 28
Lees Summit West 28, Blue Springs South 21
Liberal 62, Concordia 42
Liberty 32, Liberty North 21
Lockwood 55, Sarcoxie 32

Maryville 42, Harrisonville 40

Mt. Vernon 42, East Newton 28

Nevada 31, Hollister 6

North KC 47, Central (St.Joe) 6
Nixa 35, Joplin 34
Park Hill South 42, Grandview 0
Pembroke Hill 42, East (KansasCity) 14
Pleasant Hill 42, St. Joe Benton 6

Pierce City 47, Diamond 0

Princeton 38, Cass Midway 19 

Oak Grove 24, Warrensburg 14

Odessa 55, Clinton 0
Orrick 35, Norborne 26
Ozark 26, Branson 16
Ray-Pec 47, Blue Springs 20
Raytown 52, Raytown South 8
Republic 27, Willard 8
Rock Bridge 42, Smith Cotton (Sedalia) 0
Rockhurst 24, Park Hill 3
Skyline 84, Stockton 62
Slater 15, Polo 14
Stanberry 38, Albany 34
Staley 42, Ft. Osage 18
St. Clair 45, Salem 14
Sweet Springs 14, Carrollton 13
Warsaw 42, Versailles 14
Washington 35, Pacific 0
Windsor 41, Lincoln 0
Webb City 45, Neosho 0
West Plains 27, Hillcrest 26

Two vehicle accident in Vernon County

On 9/4/20 around 3:59pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on Fairview Road around 3 miles west of Harwood.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Chevrolet 1500 driven by 53 year old Anthony R. Penington of Eldorado Springs, Missouri failed to yield and was struck by the 2004 Toyota Tacoma driven by a unknown 16 year old male from Schell City, Missouri before overturning.

Mr. Penington sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

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