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Clinton man sentenced in Sexual Assault Cases

The Henry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces that on May 3, 2022, George W. Howard, age 44 of Clinton, was sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections for his convictions in three separate sexual assault cases that occurred in Henry County, Missouri.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, LaChrisha Gray, prosecuted the cases on behalf of the State of Missouri. Howard was represented by counsel.

Howard faced charges in three separate cases with the charges of forcible rape and sodomy, child molestation, and statutory rape and sodomy in the second degree. All offenses occurred in or around 2013 and 2014 and were presented to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office some time later.

A plea and sentencing hearing was held on May 3, 2022 and Henry County Circuit Judge M. Brandon Baker sentenced Howard to a controlling sentence of ten years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. More specifically, Howard will serve ten years on the forcible rape, forcible sodomy, and child molestation charges. He was sentenced to seven years imprisonment in the statutory rape and sodomy case, which is the maximum sentence for statutory rape or sodomy in the second degree.

According to Assistant Prosecutor LaChrisha Gray, the defendant will be required, by law, to serve eighty-five percent of the ten year sentence, which is eight and one half years, before being eligible for parole. Assistant Prosecutor Gray adds that the defendant will not only be required to register as a sex offender, but will also be supervised for the remainder of his life. Lifetime supervision of a sex offender includes more heightened requirements and monitoring of the offender, and any violations thereof could result in new criminal charges.

Obituary - Rosamay Dixon

Rosamay Dixon, age 79, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Monday May 9, 2022. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 9, 1942 the daughter of Robert Lee Miller and Myra Edith Sawyers. She worked in customer service in the retail sector and later owned Dixon's Dari Kurl and Angel's Tavern along with her husband, Gene Dixon, who preceded her on June 11, 2019. 

Rosamay was an avid collector of anything to do with owls. She is survived by step-children, David Dixon, Melinda Nutt(Greg), Emily Dixon and Vicky Swain, twelve step-grandchildren and eleven step-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 6 pm Monday May 16, 2022 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to service time. Rosamay will be laid to rest in the Pleasanton Cemetery. 

Contributions are suggested to the Shriner's Children Hospital, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Unseasonable hot & humid this week

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible this evening and overnight across far northern MO, mainly north of Highway 36. Tomorrow, unseasonably hot and humid conditions will persist with highs in the low to mid 90s and heat indices in the mid to upper 90s to near 100.

Butler City Wide Garage Sales This Weekend

 The map and addresses will also be printed in the Mid America News-Shopper which will be available beginning Wednesday morning. Butler pickup locations include both Caseys, Bear Stop, Smoker Friendly, Stoplight Market, Tu Casa, Koehn's Bakery, Sandy's Herb Shop and the Shopper office at 17 N. Main. You can also click to download, enlarge or print the images below. Have fun!

Local Jobs Available!

 

Attention Butler Residents:

The Butler Police Department has taken numerous theft reports this last week around town. Storage sheds and vehicles seem to be the popular places to break into for local thieves.

Please lock your vehicle and take all valuables out of them also check your storage sheds frequently.

If you see anything suspicious or looks to be out of place contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

Blood Drive tomorrow in Adrian

All donors will receive a $10 gift card.