Smoke alarms delivered for Fire Awareness Prevention month

Henry County Health Center delivers Smoke Alarms to Henry County Fire Departments during our annual Fire Awareness Prevention month. 

While delivering to the local rural departments, the following was shared: Dale Bailey, from Montrose VFD 04226 reported the smoke alarms were greatly appreciated by their community. 

He stated that “our Jr. Fire Firefighters assisted in the delivery and installation to residents in the Montrose area last year with much success.” Dale stated, “It has been a positive experience for our Jr. Fire Firefighters allowing them to put their skills into action.”

Field fire in rural Adrian

The Adrian Fire Department along with mutual aide of the Amsterdam and Butler Fire Departments and Bates County Sheriff's Office is in route to a field fire at a address of 7000 NW 18 Highway on the west side of the roadway.

Please avoid this area and move over for emergency vehicles. 

Miami R-1 School District A/B Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter

Miami A/B Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter

3rd Grade

Tyler Hragyil

Lawson Nieder

4th Grade

Cash Johnston

5th Grade

Gauge Filtingberger

Brayden Nieder

Khloe West

6th Grade

Paige Fairbairn

Caleb Johnson

Addison Johnston

Dejah Roundy

Gavin Schmidt

7th Grade

Brian Tillery

8th Grade

Brennah Filtingberger

9th Grade

Logan Limpus

Demrick Richardson

10th Grade

Kenneth Downs

Joseph Embrey

Hannah Filtingberger

Daniel Johnson

Mackenzie Robinson

Emily Roth

Emma Vunovich

Brandon Willcut

11th Grade

Avery brooks

Dylan Kirk

Destiny Roundy

Alyssa Vunovich

Kacey Vunovich

Ethan West

Chloe Wolford

12th Grade

Tyler Crawford

Marshall Robinson

Steven (Lane) Vunovich

Devin White

Lucas Wiley

Spring Spaghetti Spectacular at St. Matthew Lutheran Church

Adrian Optimist Club Students of the month March 2021

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

The Miami Student of the Month for March is Jayden Reitz, a Senior. Jayden is the son of Jamie and Paul Reitz. Jayden’s in school activities include Quiz Bowl, Band, and NHS. He is active in his church youth group. Jayden says, “Something that motivates me is music, as it helps ge me in a good mind set. An inspiration of mine is the success I see in others. It can help to provide a goal or something to look forward to. Miami staff say, “Always goes above and beyond to help others. Never complains even helps teachers out with the little things. Always keeps us laughing and has a great sense of humor. Overall a great attitude.” Jayden plans to go to college to become a paramedic and then work his way to becoming a medical examiner.

The Adrian Student of the Month is Kameron Collier, a Senior. Kameron is the daughter of Kirsten and Scott Collier. Kirsten is active in FFA in school and in 4H showing and judging livestock outside of school. Kameron plans to attend Fort Scott Community College and be on the livestock judging team.

The Ballard Student of the Month is Payton Miller. Payton, a Junior, is the son of Brandon and Casie Miller. Payton is a proud member of the Ballard Basketball team and enjoys catfishing, hunting, and walking in the woods. Payton’s inspirational quote by Sun Tzu is. “He who is destined to defeat, first fights and afterwards looks for victory.” Staff at Ballard say. “Over the years Payton has matured into a polite, helpful, and positive student. He is thoughtful and considerate to other students and teachers. He is not afraid to try new things and is committed to improving after starting. I am delighted to nominate Payton and believe it is beyond time to celebrate his efforts, heart, and great attitude. Payton plans to train to become an EMT.

Various Routes in Bates County Scheduled for Resurfacing Beginning the Week of April 5th

Bates County – Drivers can expect lane closures and occasional traffic delays on various routes in Bates County for a resurfacing project beginning the week of April 5th, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

 

These are the routes impacted by this project:

• Route F from Route J east approximately 10 miles to Business Loop 49 in Passaic
• Route J from the Missouri/Kansas State line near Amsterdam east approximately 5.5 miles to Route F
• Route Y from Route J north approximately 4.6 miles to Missouri Route 18
• Route A from the Missouri/Kansas state line east approximately 16.6 miles to I-49

 

Contractor crews will add on one-inch overlay of new asphalt to the above routes. In addition, Route F will have new guardrail installed in areas.

 

Traffic impacts:

• Traffic reduced to one lane where contractor crews are laying asphalt
• Drivers will encounter flaggers and pilot cars where crews are working. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.
• Work will be done during daytime hours, all lanes open to traffic at night
• No signed detour
• Drivers should find alternate routes
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

 

Drivers are urged to use caution as they may experience a rough ride in areas until the resurfacing project is complete.

Weather and/or scheduling delays could alter the work schedule.

 

Project information

• Prime contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, Columbia
• Total project cost: $2.6 million
• Completion date: November 1, 2021

Wanted man from Adrian shot and wounded in Mountain Home Arkansas

A man wanted by Missouri law enforcement officers was shot and wounded by a Mountain Home police officer late yesterday (Tuesday, March 30th) after the suspect is said to have pointed a gun and fired at a bail bondsman. The incident occurred outside two Mountain Home businesses in the 800 block of U.S. Highway 62.

Kevin Lee Donovan, 41, of Adrian, Missouri remains hospitalized in Springfield, Missouri and is reported to be in critical condition. Neither the Mountain Home police officer nor the bail bondsman were injured.

Mountain Home police authorities have requested the Arkansas State Police to investigate the incident.

Donovan was wanted in Missouri on charges of possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful use of a weapon. A bail bondsman had located Donovan in Mountain Home and called local police to assist him in taking Donovan into custody.

When the bondsman and police officer confronted Donovan about 7:30 PM outside a convenience store, Donovan brandished a gun and began to back away. As the standoff moved off the store parking lot, Donovan raised the gun and fired at the bondsman. The Mountain Home officer then fired, wounding Donovan.

Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division will continue their work today questioning witnesses and submitting evidence to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory.
An investigative case file will be prepared by state police special agents and turned-over to the Baxter County prosecuting attorney who will consider the findings to determine whether the officer’s use of deadly force was consistent with Arkansas laws.

Questions relating to the identity of the Mountain Home police officer or the administrative status of the officer should be directed to the Mountain Home Police Department.

Obituary - Janice E. Caldwell

Due to advanced stage cancer, in the early morning of March 29, 2021 and while surrounded by family, Jan Caldwell, age 73, joined our Heavenly Father. Jan leaves behind her husband, Lonnie Caldwell; mother, Sadie Oliver; sister, Penny Svir; two children, Scott Caldwell and Kerri Hammond; daughter-in-law, Tanya Caldwell, four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Jan was a High Priest in the church and also served as the Central Missouri Mission Center president. She was actively enjoying her retirement, which included camping, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, the family will appreciate donations to Outreach International 

(a humanitarian aid organization for underdeveloped regions - https://secure3.convio.net/outrch/site/Donationhttps://outreach-international.org), 112 W. 18th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.