Charges filed in Barton County

August 3, 2021:

The Barton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Jessica Irene Parker, Toya Barber and Charles M. Parker following an investigation by the Lamar Police Department, of allegations of abuse and neglect involving an 8 year old child.

Jessica Parker, 39 years old, of Lamar, Missouri, is charged with 2 counts of abuse of a child and 1 count of child endangerment.

Toya Barber, 36 years old, of Lamar, Missouri, is charged with 2 counts of abuse of a child and 1 count of child endangerment.

Charles M. Parker, 44 years old of Lamar, Missouri, is charged with 2 counts of abuse of a child and 1 count of child endangerment.

Mike Smalley
Barton County Prosecuting Attorney

Update: 5th person dead as a result of a crash yesterday in Cass County

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has informed us that a 5th person is dead as a result of a crash yesterday in Garden City.

The male subject who is identified as 29 year old Dakota M. Engel of Junction City Kansas was pronounced dead at 4:17 p.m. at Research Medical Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

You can view the accident report below:

https://www.midamericalive.com/2021/08/update-four-people-killed-in-cass.html

Catfish Tournament in Osceola

Catfish tournament, upper Truman Lake, Brushcreek Access area, (Osceola Mo.) rod &reel only 20 per person, 5dollar big fish pot.

Aug.7, 2021 7pm to 7am, ( night ) everybody welcome. for more info call Johnny @ 6604640989

Henry County Health Center confirms 28th COVID-19 related death

The Henry County Health Center has received confirmation from the State Public Health Department of another death due to complications related to COVID-19. 

This patient was hospitalized at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO at the time of their death. This Henry County resident was a 60-year-old female from the town of Clinton. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Henry County to 28.

“The most difficult part of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is losing our residents to this virus,” said the Henry County Health Center Administrator, Peggy Bowles. “We know that everyone is weary and tired and would like for COVID to go away. But, in order for us see a reduction in cases and deaths in our county, more residents will need to be vaccinated. 

If you are unable to be vaccinated, we ask that you follow the CDC recommendations of social distancing, washing hands, wearing a mask when unable to distance, and staying home when you are ill. It is the simple things that will help reduce the spread of this disease, and could potentially save the lives of your family members.”

Henry County Health Center continuously posts updated information regarding COVID-19 on our Facebook page, Twitter, and on henrycohealth.org. If you are interested in receiving your vaccine today please call us at 660-885-8193.

What a beautiful story!

During Monday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, Judy Bowman, Mayor of Harrisonville honored Charles and Ida Myers with a proclamation celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary!

The Myers were married on August 4, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas and have lived in Harrisonville for many years. In their honor, Mayor Bowman officially declared August 4, 2021 as Charles and Ida Myers Day in Harrisonville!

Please join us in congratulating Charles and Ida for this incredible testimony to their love and commitment to one another!

Wheels in the Grass Car Show and Swap Meet

On October 3, 2021, the Foundation and Hospital will co-host a Wheels in the Grass Car Show and Swap Meet.

Location: BCMH Parking Lot, 615 W. Nursery Street, Butler, MO 64730
Date: Sunday, October 3
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Registration: Begins at 10 am on 10/3. Registration is by donation only.

Swap meet participants, please pre-register by email to info@bcmhospital.com

Awards
Best of show • truck • Rat rod • Motorcycle • Special Interest • Cars/trucks 1901 – 1930; 1931-1950, 1951-1970, 1971- present • Cars/trucks 1980 & newer: must have 3 major modifications.

This event is subject to change in case of high community spread of COVID-19. 

5 Day Forecast

Quiet weather with temperatures slightly below normal expected for Wednesday. There may be a few showers and storms Thursday, though it looks like most will stay dry. Then the heat and humidity return for the weekend and will likely persist into next week.

Harrisonville Police Officers of the year

Harrisonville Police Officers of the year: During Monday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, Chief Hofer and Judy Bowman, Mayor of Harrisonville named Corporal Sam Williams and Officer Matt McCulloch as co-recipients of the Officer of the Year Award! 

Chief Hofer spoke specifically about the efforts of both Williams and McCulloch on August 30, 2020, as they responded to a call about a person with a large stab wound in their neck. 

Hofer said each officer worked quickly to perform life-saving measures and ultimately were able to save the victim’s life.

 
Please join us as we congratulate Cpl. Williams and Ofc. McCulloch for their outstanding dedication to public safety!