Storms Possible Overnight Tonight

Daylight hours today will provide non-hazardous weather conditions, but overnight into early Wednesday morning we have a chance to see thunderstorms. A few of these storms may be strong to severe. #mowx #kswx

State of Missouri Endangered Silver Advisory Alert

EMPHASIS: Endangered Silver Advisory Alert

State of Missouri Endangered SILVER Advisory

The Hickory County Sheriff's Office has issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 22242 County Road 271A in Wheatland, MO at 2:56 p.m. on April 5, 2021.

The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is:
Gregory Ritter, a white male, age 69, height 6 feet, 162 pounds, white hair, brown eyes, wearing a black Consolidated Freightways t-shirt and blue jeans.

Diagnosed Medical Conditions: Dementia and diabetes

Vehicle Information:
white 2019 Toyota Highlander bearing MO, BE6C5N last seen on 22242 County Road 271A in Wheatland, MO.

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Silver Person incident:
Subject left his residence to go to the store, but never made it to the store. Subject does not have any of his medication.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Hickory County Sheriff’s Office at 417-745-6415.

UPDATE:

Found safe! 

 

Bates county ballot and voting places

Area polls will be open 6am to 7pm. Remember to exercise your right to vote!

Ballot:

https://batescounty.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bates-Publication-April-2021.pdf

Polling places:

https://batescounty.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Polling-Places-.doc

Albaugh nails trifecta

It was an especially good afternoon for Miami student Sam Albaugh who broke not one or two, but THREE school records: 

JH boys shot put record with 7.52m

JH boys discus record with 19.73m 

JH boys 100m dash with a time of 16.64 seconds 

Congratulations Sam!

FLASHBACK: Still standing the test of time

In 1916, the Sears Roebuck Company offered a kit home that anyone could afford (based on today’s prices obviously).    For a mere $1,376.00 you could own an attractive bungalow as shown above. A great example of this very home occupies a spot in the 400 block of north Delaware street in Butler.

Papinville plans all set

The Papinville pre-planning committee met on Friday, March 26th. Many options were discussed for activities for 2021 with only one thing decided for sure that the Papinville Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 25th. 

Many other activities were brought up and will be looked into further and discussed by Papinville officers and members at the regular business meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 13th. The meeting will be held at the shelter house at 6:30 pm. 

They want to make this year’s picnic special as they will be celebrating the 200th Birthday of the State of Missouri as well as the 200th anniversary of the founding of Harmony Mission. 

Several other items will be up for discussion so plan to attend this pre-planning Papinville Picnic committee meeting and help them come back from the lost year of 2020. 

They are in dire need of new help if the Papinville Historical and Cemetery Association is to move forward and continue to preserve the history of their community and surrounding area. Consider coming and being a part of this community effort. That’s the Papinville Planning Annual Picnic Committee meeting on April 13th at the shelter house.

Beverly Sullins, Association President - Courtesy KMAM KMOE

Liberty Utilities office closed in Butler

The Liberty Utilities Office is closed to the public at this time. This office, located at 100 South Main Street in Butler is closed.  The office is no longer a payment center and your Liberty Gas Bill must be paid online, by phone, by mail or an authorized payment Center which is your local Wal-Mart on Fran Street in Butler.  

There is not a re-opening date set at this time. The Liberty Office is no longer accepting drop-off payments, in-person payments, nor access to the building. 

If you have questions call the 800 phone number that appears on your monthly Liberty statement. - Courtesy KMAM KMOE 

Obituary - David Eugene Yoos

David Eugene Yoos, 64, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin due to complications of heart failure and diabetes. Dave was born October 21, 1956 in Pittsburg, KS to Ralph Eugene (Gene) Yoos and Norma (Pettibon) Yoos.

Dave was a 1975 graduate of Bronaugh R-7 High School. He was raised on the family farm and worked on the farm after high school. Later, he worked for a subsidiary of the Kansas City Southern Railroad in Kansas City, Missouri. During his Kansas City days, he loved his part time job selling concessions at the Royals /Kaufman Stadium and enjoyed his days watching the Big Leagues. Dave was a lifelong sports fan—football, basketball, and baseball especially. He loved family, friends, card playing, math, riddles, trains, and having fun.

David is survived by his son A.J. Yoos Verdusco; mother, Norma (Pettibon) Yoos; one brother, Lewis H. (Hank) Yoos (wife Michele); one sister, Norma Jean Yoos; niece and nephews, Sheena, Derrick, and Jared (wife Amber) Dickey; great nephew and niece Keyton and Jordyn Dickey. Also surviving are uncle, Bill D. Yoos, aunt, Madeline (Yoos) DeCuyper, and aunt, Margaret (Pettibon) Leatherman; and many beloved Yoos and Pettibon cousins and their families near and far.

David kept close contact with relatives, old schoolmates, and friends. You were his joy in life. Even as his health failed, he had a corny joke or a riddle to keep people guessing and smiling.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the McKill Chapel Cemetery in rural Bronaugh, MO. Friends may call from Tuesday morning until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Those who wish may contribute in his memory to the McKill Chapel Cemetery Association or to a charity of the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.