Bates County Election results April 4, 2023

Unofficial results. Precincts reporting: 100%. Turnout 25.60%.

Bates County Marijuana sales tax
Yes 1,720
No 994

Bates County Memorial Hospital
Board of Directors
Jerry Jones 2,013

County Hospital Ambulance Tax
Yes 1,020
No 1,723

Archie R-V School District Board Members
Julie K. Smith 15
Chad Reynolds 10
Mark Houchen 13
Ryan R. Grimes 12
William C. Stevenson 0
Jeremy R. Pettet 11

Ballard R-II School District Board Members
Boyd Engelhardt 110
Preston Wainscott 128

Appleton City R-2 School District Board Members
Stephanie Preston 39
Janet Payton 25
Nick Oehring 33
Marcus Parsons 24

Hudson R-IX School District Board Members
Matthew Green 84
Bridget Merryfield 86
Kathy Knox 88
Question:
Yes 53
No 64

Drexel Community Fire Protection District Expansion Of Service Tax Question
Yes 63
No 36

City of Adrian Alderman
David E. Hummel, Jr. 97
For South Ward Alderman. Vote For One
Matthew Sears 78

City of Adrian Marijuana tax question
Yes 159
No 46

City of Butler
Ward 1:
Nick Alkire 89
Ward 2:
Jeff Hall 112
Ward 3:
Tray Douty 29
Marlene Wainscott 132
Ward 4:
Scott Mallatt 119
Jacob T. Shipley 59
Butler Proposition A:
Yes 428
No 174

City of Amsterdam
For Mayor
Shane Gerleman 36
For Board of Alderman Two Year Term. Vote For Two.
Vicky Vail 33
Trina Burkhart 27
Question:
Amsterdam tax question
Yes 30
No 8

City Of Drexel
For Mayor
Nick McKelvey 21
Alderman
Timothy J. Eastwood 22
Terry Baker 18

City Of Hume
For Board Of Alderman
Adam Swarens 31
Vicki Gwinn 29

City Of Rich Hill
For Mayor Two Year Term
Nathan Kassner 110
For North Ward Alderman.
For North Ward Alderman.
For South Ward Alderman.
Terry D. Bonham 49
For South Ward Alderman
City of Rich Hill marijuana tax question
Yes 96
No 42

City Of Rockville
For Mayor
James Williamson 18
For Alderman
James Damon 19

Village Of Foster
For Board Of Trustees
Ricky Fischer 5
William Shane Jacobs 8

Village Of Passaic
For Board Of Trustees
Angelia Cumpton 6
Linda M. Cole 6

Mingo Township
For Trustee
Eric Fuerst 27
For Board Members
Kent Page 29
Larry Bergschneider 25
For Clerk

East Boone Township
For Trustee
Dave Arnold 65
For Board Members
Derek Aurand 53
Brad Ferguson 54
For Clerk
Erin Aurand 56
Question:
Tax levy question
For 18
Against 51

West Boone Township
For Trustee
Dave Lemke 67
For Board Members
Mike Sanders 75
For Clerk
John Dean 74
Tax levy question
For 42
Against 56

Shawnee Township
For Trustee
Wesley Merritt 39
For Board Members
Lonny Duckworth 42
Dillion Franklin 34
For Clerk
Abby Salazar 41
Tax levy question
For 30
Against 27

Spruce Township
For Trustee
Paul Wainscott 48
For Board Members
Frank Inglis 46
For Clerk
Susan Doty 45
Question:
Tax levy question
For 25
Against 31

Deepwater Township
For Trustee
Dave Koch 39
For Board Members
George Callahan 42
Chris Rotert 42
For Clerk
Kathy Knox 42
Question:
Tax levy question
For 21
Against 27

Summit Township
For Trustee
Steve Lewis 63
For Board Members
Bryon Cook 49
Dirk Diehl 62
For Clerk
Damon Noe 62
Question:
Tax levy question
For 39
Against 43

Walnut Township
For Trustee
Jonathan Laughlin 45
Taylar Hough 13
For Board Members
Joshua Rushing 44
Steven Spencer 48
For Clerk
Donald Trelease 44

New Home Township
For Trustee
Tim Champlin 42
For Board Members
Jim Heathman 41
For Clerk
Lacy Laning 43

Lone Oak Township
For Trustee
Hunter Watson 56
For Board Members
Elliott Smalley 63
For Clerk
Jalyn Watson 62

Pleasant Gap Township
For Trustee
August Dean Fischer 54
For Board Members
Kellen Fischer 44
Belinda Schapeler 58
For Clerk. Vote For One.
Kathie D. Fischer 53
Tax levy question
For 37
Against 32

Osage Township
For Trustee
Leonard Tourtillott 14
For Board Members
Mark Yohe 130
Kenneth Kassner 136

Howard Township
For Trustee
Cole Campell 67
For Board Members
Gary E. Franklin 55
Thomas H. Sutcliffe 65

One arrested after shots fired near Fort Scott Kansas apartment complex

On Monday April 3, 2023 at 11:05 hrs., officers from the Fort Scott Police Department (FSPD) and deputies from the Bourbon County Sheriff’s office (BBSO) responded to a 911 call of a gun shot in the area of the Highland Apartments on Shepherd Street, in Fort Scott.

Due to the close proximity of the incident to Fort Scott Middle School, SRO’s had the middle school placed into lockdown status.
When officers arrived on scene at the apartment complex, they learned information about a firearm being discharged. There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident.

Officers & deputies established a perimeter around the building in question, then went about evacuating that building.

During the initial on-scene investigation, officers were able to determine which residence the alleged shooter resided in. Once this information was established, officers used a PA system to call out to the occupants of the residence, and have them exit.

FSPD officers successfully called out the male resident of 802 Shepherd St, #14, who was taken into custody without incident. This individual was identified as being Brody Johnson, 22.

Mr. Johnson was transported to the Bourbon County Jail where he was booked on the following charges:
Aggravated Assault
Criminal Discharge of Firearm

Mr. Johnson is presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law. If you have information that you believe will help our investigation, please contact us at: 620-223-1700

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Announces Chief Service Officer

Clinton, MO. – (April 3, 2023) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachel Boyles to Chief Service Officer.

In her new role, Boyles will serve on the administrative leadership team and oversee Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Food and Nutrition Services, Information Technology, Materials Management, Patient Experience and Social Services. She will also continue as the lead for the Health Equity initiative.

Boyles has more than 15 years of healthcare experience. She started her career at GVMH as a Physical Therapist and has held numerous roles with increasing levels of responsibility, including Director of Rehabilitation and Wellness, Executive Director of Rehabilitation and Home Services and Executive Director of Service and Experience.

“We are delighted to have Rachel transition into her new role as the Chief Service Officer,” said Craig Thompson, CEO at GVMH. “She has helped lead change and innovation throughout the organization in a variety of roles and I am confident that she will continue to provide outstanding leadership.”

Famous Ford coming to Amsterdam April 29th

It's not everyday that you can get up close and personal with fame, but soon you'll have your chance. 

Later this month the 1934 Ford three-window coupé driven by Martin Sheen in the 1973 movie "The California Kid" will be on display in Amsterdam as part of Cruise Night 5-9 pm. 

Main street will come alive with cool cars, food and  shops will be open as well. As an added bonus, the Amsterdam Theater will be showing.... you guessed it, the California Kid movie beginning a 6 pm. 

Plan to come & cruise, hang out and enjoy a great way to celebrate the kickoff to Spring!

Butler Community Café tonight at 5:30 p.m.

Good morning, Butler Community! The Café is being sponsored by the Community First Bank today!

It's a beautiful day, get out there and vote, then come see us for supper! Looking forward to seeing all of you at

The Community of Christ Church 409 W Dakota Street Butler! 

Update: Services have been restored for Connect, powered by Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, customers

UPDATE 7:40 am CDT: Services have been restored for Connect, powered by Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, customers. 

If you’re having trouble connecting to your service, please call our Tech Support team at 1-844-542-6663.

Taco Tuesday in Rich Hill tonight

 

Still missing after all these years!

Date Missing: April 4, 1991

Angela Marie "Angie" Hammond was last seen by her boyfriend at approximately 10 p.m. on April 4, 1991, as Angie dropped him off at his home in Clinton, MO following a date. Angie later called her boyfriend from a pay phone in downtown Clinton at 11:15 p.m. During the conversation, Angie spoke of an older model two-tone green truck with a fishing mural on the rear window that kept circling the block. 

Angie then said the truck stopped and a bearded man in coveralls got out of the truck and was coming towards her in the phone booth. Angie screamed, and the line went dead. Angie's boyfriend told authorities he drove to the scene and was passed by the same two-tone green truck. Angie screamed his name as the truck sped by and left town. Angie has not been seen since.

If you have information, please contact the Clinton Missouri Police Department at 660.885.2679 or the Missouri State Highway Patrol
Missing Persons Unit at 800.877.3452 or 911