Urich man escapes serious injury after striking a cow in the roadway

On Saturday July 15th around 5:17 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Route MM north of NW CR 300 in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2016 Ford Fusion driven by 34 year old William P. Mclay of Urich, Missouri struck a cow in the roadway.

Mr. Mclay sustained minor injuries and he refused medical treatment at the scene. The vehicle received extensive damages however it was driven from the scene of the accident.

View accident report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230378947

Montrose woman escapes serious injury after striking a deer in the roadway

On Saturday July 15th around 5:20 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 52 Highway just west of CR SW 601 in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2018 Nissan driven by 21 year old Trinity R. Burgess-Brown of Montrose, Missouri struck a deer in the roadway.

Trinity R. Burgess-Brown sustained minor injures and she refused medical treatment at the scene. The vehicle received moderate damages and it was towed from the scene of this accident by Gary's Tow of Clinton, Missouri.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230378946

Driver escapes injury after striking cow in roadway

Just before 10 p.m. on Saturday July 15th the Rich Hill Fire Department was dispatched to WW Highway just south of A Highway west of Rich Hill for a motor vehicle accident involving a Ford Ranger that struck a cow. The driver of the pickup was not injured.

Six firefighters responded.

Obituary - John Frederick Howell

John Frederick "Jack" Howell, age 86, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on January 20, 1937 the son of Fred and Catherine Kunz Howell. 

He graduated from Fort Scott High School and served his country in the United States Army. Jack was employed as a communication technician for AT&T before retirement.

He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, feed and watching birds. He was also a sports fan. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Catherine.

A Rosary will be prayed at 10 am Thursday, July 20, 2023 at our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in La Cygne. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am following the Rosary. Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mound City, Kansas.

Memorial contributions are suggested to La Cygne Library or Our Lady of Lourdes. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

One arrested after fleeing police in Cass County

On 07-15-23, at approximately 10:53 am, Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of 32200 179th Street in rural Pleasant Hill after a concerned citizen called about a suspicious person lying under a tree.

After deputies arrived and identified the subject, he ran away from the deputies on foot. K9 Riko was deployed and quickly apprehended the subject.

The subject was identified as Brian K. Dills (45) from Kingsville Missouri. Mr. Dills was arrested on an active Johnson County Missouri felony warrant. Mr. Dills was treated by EMS for minor abrasions.

Mr. Dills was transported to the Johnson County Missouri Sheriff’s Office for additional investigation. No deputies were injured in the incident.

BBQ competition heats up at the Bates County Fairgrounds

A drive past the fairgrounds in Butler will reveal a delicious aroma as the sanctioned BBQ event is well underway as part of the Bates County Fair. Judging for all entries will be starting around noon.  

READY TO GO Kallie Gilkey and Natalie Nitchals of Appleton City prepare to help the owner of Inclusive BBQ of Massachusetts load the smoker. The girls were chosen to help today as they just completed a course in judging and in fact will be off to Osceola next week to do just that.

 

Brad  Colter, owner of Smoke 'n Magic in Kansas City checks to be sure ribs are at exactly the right temperature. He also operates a restaurant near the KCI airport and has a very good understanding of cooking of all types. However, he mentioned in our conversation this morning that his smoked ribs are an all time favorite.

Wayne Bucknail, although born in England, has developed a keen sense of perfecting American BBQ. Here, he takes a brief break before judging begins in a few hours.

Obituary - Ruby Marie Groblebe

Ruby Marie “Bing” Groblebe, 86, of East Lynne, MO passed away peacefully at her home on July 10th, 2023.

Marie was born in Eureka Springs, AR to Clarence William McCoy & Willie Audrey McCoy on July 18, 1936.

Marie married Jack Donald Groblebe on August 6, 1954 In Eureka Springs, AR. Jack and Marie spent their life together living in Eureka Springs, Arkansas; Kansas City, MO; Deepwater, MO & East Lynne, MO.

Marie was the loving mother of 4 children who throughly enjoyed gardening, wood working, completing puzzles and camping and fishing with family and friends. Marie’s best memories were spent with her kids and grandkids.

Marie was a childcare provider, worked alongside her husband and his painting business, served as the janitor for the East Lynne Elementary School District and East Lynne Baptist Church.

Marie was proceeded in death by her husband Jack Donald Groblebe, her father and step mother; Clarence and Ova McCoy, mother and step father; Willie and John Hatcher, brothers; Garland McCoy, AJ McCoy, James McCoy, sisters; Edna Darity, Orene Faulkner, half-brothers; Robert “Bobby” Hatcher, Johnny Lee “Dickey” Hatcher, half- sisters; Joyce Ann Hatcher, Judy Hatcher.

Marie leaves behind her 4 children; Jackie Groblebe (Jeannie Davis) of Harrisonville, MO, Judith Sumner (Kelly) of Harrisonville, MO, Glenda Hurst of East Lynne, MO, Linda Bale (Ken) Harrison, AR.

Marie was known as Bing to 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Everyone who grew up in our community knew her as “Grandma Bing”

If you knew her, you loved her, otherwise you truly missed out.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2023 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice and send in care of Dickey Funeral Home, PO Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Obituary - Retired KCFD Battalion Chief Clifton L. Sandusky (Bob)

It is with heavy hearts we inform you of the death of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Clifton L. Sandusky (Bob) of Peculiar, MO at 85 years old. He was born on January 29, 1938. He peacefully passed away on July 12, 2023 in his home surrounded by family.

Clifton actively served in the United States Coast Guard for four years, then continued an additional 20 years in the reserves. His career was with the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department for 31 years, retiring as Battalion Chief.

He was preceded in death by his mother Eileen Smith, father Forrest Clifton Sandusky, two brothers Dan and Steve Smith, and first grandchild Michael Anthony Doyle.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie, children Terri Doyle (Jim), Dawn Grieb (Carey), Eileen Arnold, Cindy Hewlett (Jim), and James Sandusky. His step children include Louie Romi III “Bobby”, Steven Fine, and Stacy Fine. He had 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 4 great- great grandchildren, and 6 sisters.

Services will be held at Dickey Funeral Home, 2401 E. Mechanic Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701 on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Visitation is 1:00pm-2:00pm with services immediately following. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home or donations sent to Great Plains SPCA https://greatplainsspca.salsalabs.org/memorials/index.html in Clifton’s name. You will be prompted to notify Terri Doyle at terrildoyle@yahoo.com.

Special thank you to Harbor Hospice for their compassion and assistance to Clifton and family during this time of transition.