Undefeated Drexel Bobcats travel to Appleton City Friday night

On Friday Night September 9th the Drexel Bobcats will hit the road to Appleton City to face the bulldogs starting at 7pm.

The Bobcats are coming off a huge win 86-57 over the Lockwood Tigers in the home opener Friday night.

Drexel Senior QB Jacob Coffey dominated the tigers on the ground and in the air with 300 yards rushing and 8 touchdowns and passing for 168 yards and 3 touchdowns. 

The Appleton City Bulldogs (1-1) was beat Friday night by the Archie Whirlwinds 54-16 and will be looking to get back on the winning track.

If you can't make it to the game we will try to post a link to watch this game when we are provided with one. 

Undefeated Adrian Blackhawks set to host the mules from Lone Jack

The Adrian Blackhawks took the little over 2 hour bus ride Friday night to dominate the Slater Wildcats 48-6 to stay undefeated (2-0) on the early floorball season. 

The Blackhawks will host the 1-1 Lone Jack Mules who are coming off a blow out loss to the Lincoln Cardinals last Friday night 50-14.

Lone Jack beat the Cass Midway Vikings in week one with a final score of 20-18. Adrian will be favored as last year the beat Lone Jack 57-0 at home. 

If you can't make it to the game be sure to watch it from home the Prepcast link that we provide below:

Link: https://team1sports.com/prepcasts/

Story wrote by Curtis Vail II 

Photos Courtesy of the Adrian News Leader 

Butler Bears look to stay undefeated as they host the Fort Scott Tigers

The undefeated Butler Bears will host the Fort Scott Tigers on Friday September 9th in a non- conference battle starting at 7pm.

The Bears are coming off a dominate home opener win over the Sherwood Marksmen 50-13.

Butler will face another big challenge facing a very physical Fort Scott team out of Kansas who is coming off a 28-6 loss to the Paola Panthers last Friday.

They're big up front with a talented Quarterback and some nice running backs and receivers. Last year the bears hung on for a tough, tough win against the tigers 31-22. This game will be a battle.

If you can't make it to the game be sure to watch it from home the Prepcast link that we provide below:

Link: https://team1sports.com/prepcasts/

Story wrote by Curtis Vail II 

Introducing your 2023 Bates County, MO Little Miss US Agriculture, Briley Mason!

Hello everyone! My name is Briley Mason. I am the 7 year old daughter of Myles and Kelsey Mason of Butler, Missouri. 

This year I am in second grade at Butler, Elementary. In my free time you can find me participating in 4-H events, fishing, reading, playing with my dolls, playing outside, shopping, helping my parents with chores, and spending time with friends and family. Although this is a new journey for me, I am so excited to be a part of this amazing organization.

My love for agriculture began at just a young age. A baby to be exact. At a few days old my parents had me out in my Papa’s show pig operation learning the ropes and getting me familiar with the pigs. But my love for pigs didn’t Last. It wasn’t until I began 4-H this last year, that my love for sheep formed. I enjoy showing lambs at a competitive level.

My parents travel many miles to take me to shows. I had a very successful first year. I have learned many new techniques and have improved tremendously.

One of my biggest accomplishments this year was winning Reserve grand champion breeding ewe, 4th overall breeding ewe and champion beginner showman at the county fair.

I am so excited to represent my county and spread the word to everyone I know about the agriculture industry."

Congratulations and welcome Miss Briley! We are excited to see you grow your agricultural story! Join her by registering at agherculture.com/Missouri

#momissusag #agherculture #teachinspireadvocate #womeninagriculture #farmHER #missusag

Appleton City man injured in St. Clair County motorcycle accident

On September 4th around 1:25 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St, Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident on Route A around 3 miles west of Lowry City, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2007 Yamaha Venture driven by 41 year old Joe R. Martin of Appleton City traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a traffic sign and overturned.

Joe R. Martin sustained moderate injuries and he was transported to Citizen's Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri for treatment. 

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220475284

Death Investigation In Linn County Kansas

On September 4, 2022, at 11:27a.m. the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a call to investigate a subject lying in the grass at 301 Catalpa Ave. in Parker, Kansas.

A Deputy checked the area and found a deceased male on the property. The scene was processed, and Detectives are interviewing neighbors and subjects in the area. 

There is no known reason to believe that there is any danger to the public. The name of the decedent will not be released until notification of the next of kin.

If you believe you may have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Linn County Sheriff Detective’s Bureau at (913) 795-2665.

Thank you,
Kevin J. Friend
Linn County Kansas Sheriff

Obituary - Ruth Herring

Ruth Herring, 88, of Branson, Missouri, formerly of Freeman, Missouri passed away peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2022. 

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. 

The family will receive friends Thursday 12:00 -1:00pm at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Drexel FFA News:

 

Last Wednesday, Drexel FFA Chapter Officers Damian Troxel and Henry Hrabovsky attended the Bates County Farm Bureau Meeting. Chapter Treasurer Damian Troxel spoke to a packed house about our Chapters activities and accommodations over the past year. Damian also spoke about out upcoming year and why the future of agriculture is so important to each and every person! Thank you to the Bates County Farm Bureau for inviting us so that we could share our stories and talk about our future!