Vehicle fire east of Adrian

The Adrian Fire Department is in route to a vehicle that is on fire around the area of CR NE 11004 between CR NE 1503 and NE 3003 just east of Adrian. 

The Adrian Police Department is on scene and the truck is fully engulfed in flames at this time.

Obituary - Captain David A. Rodgers

David Allen Rodgers of Harrisonville, Missouri was born July 1, 1972 in Warrensburg, Missouri the son of Jerry Allen and Wilma Louise (Garrett) Rodgers. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by love and family at the age of 50 years, 9 months and 10 days.

On September 8, 2001 David was united in marriage to Christine Louise Wilson in Harrisonville, Missouri.

David was employed for the past 25 years as a deputy sheriff for the Cass County Sheriff’s Office reaching the rank of Captain before his retirement. He was a man of many talents. His main talent was taking care of his family and serving the citizens of Cass County with pride, duty, and obligation. David was a 1990 graduate of Oak Grove, Missouri High School and had moved to Harrisonville in 1997.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry.

David is survived by his wife, Christine Rodgers of the home; a son Reznor Barnes, Harrisonville, Missouri; three daughters, Andrea Rodgers and Tina Rodgers both of Independence, Missouri, Serenity Rodgers, Harrisonville, Missouri; two twin grand-daughters, Brielle and Raylee Rodgers; his mother, Wilma Rodgers, Oak Grove, Missouri; his brother, Richard Rodgers, Oak Grove, Missouri; other relatives and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Final Honors will be given at Cass County Justice Center, Harrisonville, Missouri after the visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sarah Cannon Cancer Center and may be sent in care of Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Co-op lineworkers honored for international work

Electric cooperatives in Missouri celebrated Lineworker Appreciation Day this week. The celebration included a visit to the Missouri Capitol for 15 lineworkers who volunteered to bring electricity to unserved parts of the world through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association International Program.

Since 1962, the NRECA International Program has provided access to safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to more than 160 million people worldwide. The International Program has helped establish more than 250 electric utilities and electric cooperatives in 48 countries.

The Missouri Legislature recognized the work accomplished by these volunteers from Missouri’s electric cooperatives who have traveled internationally to build power lines for those who would otherwise go without electricity. They worked in Liberia, South Sudan, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Bolivia.

Their visit included being recognized during the House and Senate sessions. They also met with Gov. Mike Parson, who thanked them for their volunteer efforts and acknowledged the difficulty of their task.

Those taking part in the Capitol visit included four linemen from Osage Valley Electric Cooperative: Joe Bridgewater, Jimmy Nissen, Kevin Little (Retired), and Kurtis Moore.

Countywide Disposal is now hiring trash thrower

We’re HIRING! THROWER position open. Please help us spread the word! Countywide Disposal is rapidly growing and has a Thrower position open. Great Pay, Health Insurance, 401k, vacation time, and holiday pay.

Must be able to physically handle lifting trash cans and various weather conditions.

Come apply to be a part of our great team!! 694 NE State Rt TT, Butler, MO 64730. (660)679-0717

Traffic Alert: Two vehicle accident at Business 49 and TT Highway

The Butler Police Department along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies are on scene of a two vehicle accident near the intersection of TT Highway and Business 49 north of Butler at this time.

Please use caution if you must travel in this area! Expect a slow down or delay!

Update:

The accident was non injury and the scene has been cleared at this time! 

Warm and Dry

Warm and dry weather continues for the next couple of days. Gusty winds continue through Thursday with gusts around 25-35 MPH.

Vegetation is slowly greening up; however, there are still plenty of dry/dormant fuels. Burning is discouraged.

Have lunch on us.... Thank you!

In recognition of Telecommunicators week the command staff and detectives of the BCSO cooked dispatch and all other employees lunch today. 

We want to make sure our dispatchers know they are appreciated and supported here at the Sheriffs Office. 

Almost every call for service starts with our fine crew in the communication division. We define couldn’t do it without them.

- From the desk of Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson 

Obituary - Linda L. Licher

Linda L. Licher of Montrose, Missouri, was born on July 25, 1946, the daughter of Ed and Adella (Kalwei) Licher. Linda loved reading, took joy in visiting with her friends, relished taking trips on the OATS bus, enjoyed watching movies, and delighted in her dogs. 

She was active in her church community as a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she was part of the Altar Sodality and often lead the rosary before Mass. For many years she was also a member of the Golden Apples. 

Linda worked as a caregiver to the elderly throughout her life in long-term care facilities, privately, and finally through the Meals on Wheels program.

Linda, 76, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Research Medical Center.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jim Licher. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Pat Licher, of Montrose, Missouri; five nieces: Amy and Dan Daugherty of Muncie, Indiana, Laura and Matt Peregoy of Sullivan, Missouri, Susan Licher of Blacksburg, Virginia, Monica Licher and Manu Sporny of Blacksburg, Virginia; and Maria Licher and Joseph Gaeddert of Blacksburg, Virginia; 11 great nieces and nephews: Spencer and Ephraim Daugherty, Ethan, Isaac, Adam, Eli, and Abigail Peregoy, Lonali and Naya Sporny, and Violet and Willow Gaeddert; and many other relatives and friends.

Her family would especially like to thank Martha and Ron Gragg for the extra care they gave her over the last few years and all the other community members that provided food, rides, grocery delivery, and visits during her illness.

Memorial Mass for Linda will be held beginning at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, MO.

Rosary will be held preceding Mass from 10:40 - 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held preceding the Rosary and Mass from 10:00 - 10:40 a.m. Inurnment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose, MO

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial Contributions be made to the St Clair County OATS or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.