Rich Hill 8th grade students visit the Bates County Museum

Eighth grade students from Rich Hill High School recently visited the Bates County Museum to learn about the Border War/Civil War here in the County. They were an excellent group and I enjoyed telling them some of the great tales of history.

Several found family names in the 1860 Listing of Men Eligible for Military Service. They were shocked to learn the youngest aged listings were just 10 years old. /// Preserve Our History & Sustain Our Heritage

Ellett Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Amy Oles the Ellett Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month! Amy is the epitome of Honest. 

She is always to the point, but makes you smile. Amy cares about everyone and goes the extra mile for patients, family, friends and coworkers. 

She can always be counted on to do anything that is asked of her. Amy spends every extra minute to make it happen.

She is very respectful and cares for and about all. Amy can work with anyone. She is not afraid to jump in and help wherever is needed and you can depend on her for anything.

Amy Oles is an amazing person with a heart so big it can change the world. She is a blessing to the clinic and Ellett. We are so glad she works here!

Obituary - Terry Dean Atwood

Terry Dean Atwood age 63 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.

Terry is survived by his life long friend, Pam Dawson of the home; his mother, Patsy Egersett of Independence, Missouri; his father and step-mother, Gene and Ruby Atwood of Forsyth, Missouri; a brother, Richard Atwood and his wife Kathy of Columbia, Tennessee; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. Graveside Memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family suggest that Memorial Contributions may be made to the Midwest Transplant Network and may be sent in care of the Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Service times and a complete obituary will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

Buckle up and take it slow on slushy roads

If you're waking up to some April snow, remember to use extra caution in your morning commute! Buckle up and take it slow on slushy roads.

Check the conditions of your route before you go at traveler.modot.org or on the free mobile app.

Hume Community News 4/20/21

April 20th
Hume News

National Day of Prayer will be on May 6, 2021. Several will gather at the Hume Park at 6:00 p.m. for this occasion and they are inviting all to attend.

The Hume Alumni Committee held their first meeting on April 18, 2021 at the Hume Legion Hall. Plans are underway for the 2021 Hume Alumni on May 29th. If you know of an alumni member that has passed away since May of 2019 please let us know. 

You may email ke_irwin@hotmail.com, contact Margaret Sears or drop us a line on our face book page. Our next meeting will be April 28th at 3:30 p.m. at the Hume Legion Hall. We look forward to seeing everyone at Alumni.

The Hume Fair Association is making plans for our 2021 Hume Fair and Rodeo. This year’s dates are August 3rd through August 7th. We are currently looking for Royalty candidates. You may contact us through our face book page or any fair board member.

Courtesy of Karen Irwin

Two Ft. Scott men injured in Vernon County Crash

On April 19th around 4:40pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on CR 200 around 6 miles south of Deerfield in rural Western Vernon County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2014 GMC Sierra driven by 32 year old Curtis D. Moreland of Ft. Scott, Kansas veered off the roadway and struck a tree.

Mr. Moreland along with a passenger in the vehicle 40 year old Brandon E. Crowder of Ft. Scott Kansas both sustained serious injuries and both were life flighted to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident.

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April showers, bring May flowers!

April showers, bring May flowers! 

Snow showers with some heavier bands continue through the morning. Be cautious traveling as roads could be slick, especially bridges and overpasses. 

Temperatures reach the mid-40's this afternoon; however freezing temperatures return overnight tonight.

Adrian Cub Scout Pack 238 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

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Come out and join us Saturday, May 1 for our annual pancake breakfast fundraiser - this year at The Wine Journal on Main Street, Adrian. 

Carry-out orders available. Thanks for your support of Adrian Cub Scout Pack 238! See you there!