Osceola FFA BBQ Team wins World Food Championship

The Osceola FFA BBQ Team wins the World Food Championship and are #1 in the World. 

They are bringing home some prize money, a HUGE Trophy each kid on the team received an American Flag, a banner, and each kid received a $10,000 scholarship to Sullivan University In Louisville Kentucky.

Cole received 1st in Ribs
Kloie received 1st in Burgers
Grace received 2nd in desserts
Jordan received 2nd in chicken
Skylar received 5th in steak

News from the Adrian Cub Scout Pack 238

Adrian Cub Scout Pack 238 is recognizing our American Veterans through November with thank you posters, displayed at the Adrian Post Office.

On Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 Pack 238 was honored to host Ret. Lt. Col. Bob Hess, U.S. Army, of Adrian. Mr. Hess shared with us the importance of our freedoms; and what it means to be an upstanding citizen in our community and country.

We remember the sacrifices made by our American Veterans, and sincerely thank you for your service."

Miami R-1 School District 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Update: Rich Hill man injured in rollover accident west of Rich Hill

On November 9th around 8:52 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and Rich Hill Fire responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on A Highway around 4 miles west of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Toyota driven by 67 year old Skippy R. Heckadon of Rich Hill, Missouri traveled off the roadway, driver overcorrected and returned to the roadway, vehicle began to slide and travelled off the roadway striking a ditch before overturning and coming to rest on its wheels.

Mr. Heckadon sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Douty's Tow of Butler.

View crash report below: 

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210583451

Lamar Police Department makes arrests on recent thefts and burglaries

As a part of on-going investigations into recent thefts and burglaries, the Lamar Police Department has made the following arrests. As we continue to investigate these and other crimes, we are seeking information from the public if you have any information, please contact the Lamar Police Department at 417-682-3546.

On 10/28/2021, Michael JD Branham, 27, of Lamar, MO, was arrested and formally charged with 2nd degree burglary through the Barton County Prosecutor's office for a recent residential burglary here in Lamar. He is currently being held in the Cedar County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bond.11/02/2021 Charges were submitted to the Barton County Prosecutor for Kaden J. McDowell, 19, of Lamar, MO for 2nd Degree Burglary. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. If you are aware of his location, please contact the Lamar Police Department.11/02/2021 An ongoing investigation into stolen property resulted in a search warrant being served at a residence on Gulf St. Lamar police officers confiscated items connected to three different alleged thefts from the area. This investigation is ongoing. Amanda Wescott, 37, of Lamar, was arrested and charges submitted for Receiving Stolen Property and Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine.

Update: Cancelled Endangered Silver Advisory - Hickory County Sheriff's Department

EMPHASIS: CANCELLED  Endangered Silver Advisory Alert

State of Missouri Endangered SILVER Advisory

 

The Hickory County Sheriff's Office has CANCELLED an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 727 England Dr at 4:30 P.M. on 11/08/2021.

 

The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is:

 

Wilmer England, a white, male, age 77, hgt 5'08", 165 lbs, grey hair, blue eyes, wearing a hat, green shirt, blue jeans, and boots. 

 

Diagnosed Medical Condition(s):  Dementia and diabetes

 

Vehicle Information:

 

Green Polaris, last seen leaving the residence with unknown direction of travel

 

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Silver Person incident: 

Mr. England was found by law enforcement and is safe.

 

Motor vehicle accident outside of Rich Hill

The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and Rich Hill Fire is on scene of a two vehicle accident on A Highway around 3.5 miles west of Rich Hill at this time.

Please avoid this area and always move over for emergency vehicles! 

This story has been updated: 

https://www.midamericalive.com/2021/11/update-rich-hill-man-injured-in.html

Obituary - Lemul Junior Riley

Lemul “Junior” Riley, 72, Adrian, MO, departed this earth Sunday, October 31, 2021, in his home with his beloved wife of 50 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Adrian, (auxiliary building next to church). 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Junior Riley memorial account at the Adrian Bank. Please make checks payable to Sharyl Riley, memorial account.

Junior was born June 13, 1949, to Lemul “Buster” Riley and Bessie Ellen (Stanfill) Riley in Hawthorn, Nevada. He and his family lived in the Ava Missouri area and Kansas City area throughout his childhood.

He married Sharyl (Burkman) Riley on February 13, 1971, after returning from his tour in Viet Nam. He moved his family to Adrian Missouri in 1984 to get his children out of the city and to the country. He loved his family fiercely and was enormously proud of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They were his whole life, and as he would say “his pride and joy.”

If there was one word to describe Junior, it would be respect. He gave respect where it was due and he earned respect from those who knew him. You never had to worry or wonder what he thought about anything or anyone, because he would always tell you. He had the “what you see is what you get” personality that he was always clear about.

He grew up in a large family and was always family oriented. He liked to hunt in his younger years and loved to go camping and fishing until he was just unable to do it anymore. Of course, he loved most spending time with family.

Junior leaves behind his wife Sharyl, daughter Amy (Harry Joe) Frazier, son Tony (Jill) Riley, daughter Shelly Riley. Nine grandchildren Drew (Hannah) Riley, Ashley (Trent) Eckerle, Joey Frazier, Jacob Frazier, Katelyn Frazier, Nick Lister, Sydney Frazier, Sabryna Riley, Brenden Riley. And 3 great-grandchildren Blakely and Noah Riley and Dakota Frazier, siblings, aunts, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, one sister, one brother, a nephew and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins.

His family takes comfort in knowing that he is reunited with those loved ones.