More like December

Periods of rain will continue for much of the day. By tonight into early Saturday, precipitation will transition to snow across northwest Missouri and far northeast Kansas. Accumulations of 1-2 inches are expected in far northwest Missouri, closest to the Iowa and Nebraska border.

Santa's coming sooner than you think...

Tomorrow, Friday December 11th, Santa will make a very special appearance on Main street in Amsterdam. At 6 pm and he'll roll in full of cheer with merry wishes for all! Young and old alike will appreciate this very special visit brought to you by the Farm Market and the Amsterdam Cafe.

 

Appleton City Board of Aldermen meeting

The next AC Board of Aldermen meeting will be held on Monday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m.

This month's meeting will be held at the AC Park Building so it will be possible to practice social distancing. As always, the community is welcome to attend.

Updated Obituary - Jody Bret Baker

Funeral services for Jody Baker, formerly of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.

Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, December 12 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. 

Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions may be given to the family for Jody's kids' educational fund. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Jody Bret Baker, age 61 of Mascoutah, Illinois died Monday, December 7, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois. He was born May 9, 1959 to Jack Conard and Nancy Lee Graham Baker in Butler, Missouri.

Jody is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Rose Lippi Baker of Mascoutah, Illinois; three sons, Reggie Baker of Belleville, Illinois, Riley Baker of Mascoutah, Illinois and Ryan Baker of Butler, Missouri; five daughters, Jasmine Baker and fiance’ Andrew of St. Louis, Missouri, Jade Baker of Mascoutah, Illinois, Janey Baker of Los Angeles, California and Jessica Baker and Janelle Baker; his parents, Jack and Nancy Baker of Butler, Missouri; brother, Jamie Baker and wife Kristi of Welch, Oklahoma; two sisters, Jacque Waite and husband Brian and Joni Duffield and friend Dennis Deel all of Butler, Missouri; several nephews and nieces including Rance Waite, Brianne Golladay, Tayler Waite, Bailey Shaffer, Corbin Duffield, Lexie Baker and Josh Baker; an uncle, Curtis Graham and wife Monina of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and an aunt, Debbie Johnson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

From the desk of Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson

Bates County Sheriff Anderson would like to announce that members of the Bates County Sheriff's Office would like to provide several families with a Christmas dinner this year. 

We know that the COVID Pandemic has affected many in our community so we are looking for anyone who may not have the means to purchase dinner this year. (these will not be a cooked prepared meal, you will have to cook it) 

If you know a Bates County family or if you are in need yourself for a Christmas Dinner please reach out to Jami Page at 660-679-3232, email at jpage@batescountysheriff.com or send us a message here on facebook. 

We are limited to the amount of families we are able to help so please contact us by the 18th of December. We will need the name of a contact person along with a valid phone number. 

Pickup will be on December 22nd from 5 to 6pm at the Sheriff's Training building located at 13 W Dakota, Butler Mo 64730.

The Staff at the Sheriff's Office believes in supporting our neighbors and our community that has supported the Sheriff's Office.

Obituary - Harold Russel Hutchens

Harold Russel Hutchens, 80, Pittsburg, Missouri died Monday, December 7, 2020 at Spring Valley Health and Rehab, Springfield, Missouri.

He is survived by a son, Kraig Lynn Hutchens, Belton, Missouri; a daughter, Harolene Baumgartner and husband, Brian, Basehor, Kansas; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Hutchens, Basehor, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Broke Ellen and Amber Gail Baumgartner, Gage Silas Hutchens and Emmie Louise Hutchens, Kristina Nicole Hutchens, Skiler Dawn Foster and Courtney Marie Pierce; 5 great-grandchildren, Avery, Caroline, Quincy, Eloise and Reagan; three siblings, Alice Ballard, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Carolyn Combs, Pittsburg, Missouri and Marvin Hutchens, Warsaw, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Military service will be 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2020 at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Obituary - Ronald D. Sallee

Ronald D. Sallee, 88, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home.

He is survived by 4 sons, David Crownover and wife Amy, Davis, California, Doug Sallee and wife Nina, Cumby, Texas, Donnie Crownover, Steven Sallee and wife Donna, Archie, Missouri; 3 daughters, Donna Brungardt and husband Fred, Olathe, Kansas, Robin Boyer and husband Larry, Palestine, Texas, Rebecca Johnson and husband Roger, Raymore, Missouri; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Sylvia Honeyball, Joplin, Missouri, Kathryn Short, Independence, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville with Military Honors.

Family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and may be left at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

One vehicle accident on AA Highway northwest of Adrian

The Adrian Fire Department along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies are in route to a one vehicle accident on AA Highway and CR 4001 northwest of Adrian at this time.

One subject is unable to get out of a vehicle and is said to not be injured in this accident.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us at a later time.

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