Henry County Health Center confirms 22 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of 22 more positive cases of COVID-19. Clinton-11, Deepwater-2, Windsor-5, Chilhowee-1, Calhoun-1, Urich-1 and Creighton-1. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 1277 .

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick.

The CDC continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Wintry Weather Possible Tonight

A storm system will pass, mainly south of the KC area, but could bring a wintry mix to southern portions of the KC metro and areas along the I-70 corridor. Little or no accumulation is expected. Further south, rain is expected.

Senator-Elect Brattin Files Legislation Protecting Police; Combatting Rioting and Looting

JEFFERSON CITY — Senator-Elect Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, announced today he has prefiled SB 66 to protect law enforcement and push back against violent assemblies. The wide-ranging bill would strengthen penalties for rioting and looting and other crimes related to violent, unlawful assemblies, while also enhancing penalties for crimes against police officers, deputies and first responders.

“This year, we've witnessed cities and communities all over the country burned and looted by unruly mobs and professional rioters,” said Brattin. "We all support and celebrate our First Amendment right to peacefully assemble, but we will not allow looters and rioters to target law-abiding citizens, businesses and our law enforcement. Missourians deserve to be safe from this violence and so do our police officers and deputies.”

The legislation includes a number of protections for law enforcement including protection against the "Defund the Police" movement by penalizing cities that target law enforcement budgets; enhanced penalties for criminals that target police officers or first responders; and mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes against law enforcement. The bill also creates new citizen safeguards such as "Stand Your Ground" protection for any person defending themselves or their property during a violent assembly; a new criminal offense protecting law-abiding citizens from mob harassment; and protection for motorists who unintentionally hit individuals illegally blocking traffic.

"Missouri is not going to end up like other states that have embraced lawlessness, defunded the police and even allowed violent elements to take over parts of their cities, "said Brattin. "We're going to stand up for the rule of law in Missouri and protect the First Amendment. We're going to protect law-abiding citizens and hold criminals accountable. It's time we reminded the criminals that they don't run our state or our country. We, the law-abiding people, do."

Senator-elect Brattin was elected to represent Missouri's 31st Senate District in November. He resides in Harrisonville with his wife and five children and is a small business owner. Brattin previously represented the 55th District in the Missouri House of Representatives before being elected Cass County Auditor.

For more information on Sen.-elect Brattin or legislation filed by Sen.-elect Brattin, please visit www.senate.mo.gov.

Appleton City School Important Information regarding basketball

Important Information:

Appleton City Varsity girls and boys host the Hume Hornets on Thursday, Dec. 3 beginning at 5:30 pm.

The AC Bulldogs travel to Leeton on Friday, Dec. 4, with tip off at 5:30 pm.

Your athlete will be given attendance tickets to these games. You must have a ticket due to Covid 19 restrictions. You will still have to pay admission to enter the gym. 

However, no ticket, no admittance. Come prepared to wear a mask as they could be mandatory in various school districts. 

Please social distance between groups. If you have any questions, please contact Travis Basore, AD, at the ACHS office, 660.476.2118.

2020 Butler Parks & Recreation Department Holiday Home Decorating Contest

2020 Butler Parks & Recreation Department Holiday Home Decorating Contest. You can also pick up forms at American Family Insurance and Corner Hardware in Butler. 

Please note the date should be December 19th not the 18th! 

Obituary - Jack Willerton

Jack Willerton, 71, Archie, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home. 

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

4th Annual All Cass County Small and Large School Football Team

Wade Auctions Service Estate Auction in Osceola

Estate Sale

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Osceola, Missouri

Owners:The Estate of Charlie & Irene Wilson

Any questions or to view Real Estate Call:

Kevin: (660)-492-3279

Tyler: (660)-492-7764

Bryan: (660)-492-3740

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