Clarification regarding solar farm news release

Earlier this week we reported that company NextEra is proposing a solar farm in the Amsterdam area, in which we incorrectly stated the end of life for the LaCygne power plant to come within 5 years; that estimate should have been 10 years as Evergy has previously stated they would not consider shutting down before 2032. 

Our apologies for any confusion and we will continue to reach out to Evergy for comment regarding this matter. 

Happy Retirement Sandra!

Congratulations to Sandra Cameron, who retired on October 31 after 13 years with Bates County Memorial Hospital. 

Sandra was initially hired as a receptionist for High Street Family Care Clinic, and within a year she transferred to Outpatient Specialty Clinic admitting where she remained for the rest of her career with BCMH. 

Sandra demonstrated professionalism and kindness to all, and will be missed. Sandra was honored at a retirement party with the Outpatient Specialty Clinic department and was presented with a clock by Greg Weaver, Chief Executive Officer. Happy Retirement, Sandra!

Obituary - Jan Fritter

Jan Fritter, age 79, a resident of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. 

She was born September 3, 1943, in Nevada, Missouri, the daughter of William Faulconer and Vera Beatrice Davis Faulconer. 

Jan married Donald Fritter on November 7, 1975. She had worked as a nurse at the Nevada State Hospital and later as a nurse in Ft. Scott.

Jan is survived by her daughter, Michelle Mott of Jeffersonville, Indiana and her granddaughter, Cheldon Mott of Havelock, North Carolina. Her husband, Don Fritter, preceded her in death on August 23, 2019.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 P.M. Thursday, November 3rd at the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel on Thursday until leaving for the cemetery at 12:15 P.M. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Veterans Day Ceremony In Butler

The American Legion extends an invitation to the public. Your presence will be appreciated on the Bates County Courthouse lawn in Butler on November 11th for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony.

The Butler Bear Band Director, David Ross will have the Butler Bears Band on location for several musical selections.

The Master of Ceremony will be Ron Nissen of Butler.

The Veteran’s Day Guest Speaker is: Greg Mullinax, Bates County Coroner.

The Veterans Day Ceremony will start at 10:30 and last until approximately 11:15.

The event will be held at the Dough Boy Statue on the Butler Square.

The public is invited and remember to bring a lawn chair.

One injured in Vernon County UTV accident

On November 1st around 8:15 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a UTV accident on Rebel Road around 5 miles southwest of El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2019 Polaris Ranger 900 driven by 21 year old Reuben E. Miller of Harwood, Missouri struck a tree and ejected a passenger who was identified as 39 year old Phillip R. Miller of El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

Philip R. Miller sustained moderate injures and 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=220577855

Semi truck rollover in Cass County

 TRAFFIC ALERT - ROAD CLOSED

Happening now near Cleveland MO, - Groh Road south of Y Highway to East 253rd Street is closed while crews remove an overturned semi. No injuries reported.

Kansas man escapes serious injury in Bates County semi truck rollover accident

On November 1st around 8:15 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a semi truck rollover accident at a address of 10034 SW State Route A Highway in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2015 Great Dane Tractor Trailer driven by 28 year old Jefferey J. Moses of Eudora, Kansas ran off the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Moses sustained minor injuries in this accident, however he refused medical treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220578087

Special Thank You!

 The Clinton Fire Department would like to wish a special “THANK YOU” to the Montrose T.O.P (Team Outreach Program) for bringing us homemade cookies and hot chocolate!

The Montrose T.O.P. program is one of several T.O.P. programs in the area. The program is sponsored and ran by the Henry County Health Center.

Pictures with the Montrose students and teachers are T.O.P. Coordinators Presley Schenck (standing far left) and Tyler Pulcini (kneeling middle).