Thank You Bates County

I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for all the well wishes and the generosity shown to me on my retirement. Many thanks to my co workers and extended co workers for all the extra that went into making it such a special day. 

I was to express a special thank you to Carl Bettels for all he did to arrange having the resolution delivered and presented to me. 

I want to also another special thank you to Dane Diehl for taking the time out of his busy schedule to come to my retirement and present me with the resolution.

I will forever treasure the countless memories that we have all shared over the last 23 years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

-Marcia Smith 

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Adrian, Mo board of alderman meeting December 11, 2023

Adrian Lady Blackhawks basketball defeated Raytown in the first round of the Butler Tournament

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks Varsity girls basketball team picked up a win tonight over the Raytown Bluejays 48-40 in the first round of the Butler Tournament. 

The Lady Blackhawks will play University Academy Wednesday, December 13th at 5:00pm in the 2nd round of the Butler Tournament.

Obituary - Lon Bernard Brown

Lon Bernard Brown, 93, went home to be with his Lord December 9, 2023, at Foxwood Springs Senior Living in Raymore, Missouri. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, Lon requested donations to Courts Redford College of Theology and Ministry at Southwest Baptist University, 1600 University Avenue, Bolivar, MO 65613.

Lon was born December 1, 1930, in Garden City, Kansas, to Roscoe and Vivian Brown. He was married to Cecelia (Doby) Brown on August 22, 1954, in Waynesboro, Mississippi. Lon was a positive, outgoing person, always ready to give a smile and an encouraging word. He never said he was having a bad day due to his family upbringing and his faith in Jesus Christ. He was a natural athlete who played basketball and ran track in high school. His two triplet brothers often did his chores on the farm for Lon to be able to participate in sports. He placed second in the Missouri state track meet 1-mile race his senior year. He served in the Air Force until his honorable discharge to become a minister. He attended Southwest Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lon served as a Baptist pastor for over sixty years across Mississippi, Arkansas, Michigan, and Missouri and even drove a school bus for a time for Raymore-Peculiar School District. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, but he loved fishing and went every chance he got. Lon and his triplet brothers, Larry, and Gene received a Guinness World Records award as the oldest living male triplets at 92 years 336 days old verified on November 2, 2023.

Lon was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Gleeson, Leeland, Ruby (Brown) Young, Forrest, and his wife Cecelia. He is survived by his triplet brothers Larry and Gene; his children Julia Brown, Gary Brown, Lloyd Brown, and Duane Brown; grandchildren Melissa Brown, Alexandria (Brown) George, Ryan Brown, Angela Brown, Colin Brown, Marissa Brown, Lillith Monroe, and Annabella Monroe; great-grandchildren Zane Letterman, Silas George, and Stefan George.

Linn County Kansas Sheriff’s Office responds to mental crisis call

On December 11, 2023, at 1:29pm, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a subject in mental crisis in Centerville, Ks. The subject, a 32-year-old male had been involved in a verbal altercation with family. 

The subject then attempted to steal a motor vehicle from family members. This attempt was not successful, despite breaking the window of the car out. The subject then walked to the Fire Station in Centerville where he forcefully took a 2005 Lincoln Aviator from a person who was working at the Fire Station.

 
The subject then met a Deputy Sheriff who was responding to the criminal event. The subject attempted to hit the Deputy Sheriff head-on near Goodrich on County Road 1077. The Deputy Sheriff turned westbound on 1775 Rd where the subject turned and began to chase the Deputy Sheriff. The Deputy Sheriff was in fear that the subject was going to rear end him and he turned into a field. The Deputy Sheriff then turned around and gave chase to the subject northbound on County Road 1077. The subject was driving in a very erratic manner and the Deputy Sheriff backed off when they approached Parker, Ks. speeds were too great to continue to chase the subject into the City of Parker.

 
At this time a request was made to lock down the school in Parker. The school resource officer secured the school and monitored the event. Linn County Sheriff’s Communications Division notified all surrounding agencies of the event and description of the stolen vehicle. Several minutes later the subject was spotted in Osawatomie, Ks. driving erratically. 

Police found the subject; he was not operating the vehicle but was attempting to steal another vehicle. The subject was taken into custody. Deputies went to Osawatomie and picked the subject up to transport him to the Linn County Jail, while in transport the subject attempted to kick the back window out of the patrol car. Eventually, the subject was received at the Linn County Jail where he is awaiting charges. No other information will be released at this time, this case is pending formal charges.

Kevin J. Friend
Linn County Kansas Sheriff

Butler Lady Bears Basketball defeated Rich Hill tonight in the first round of the Butler Tournament

The Butler Lady Bears defeated the Rich Hill Tigers with a final score of 63-55 in the first round of the Butler Tournament tonight. 

Butler Freshman Kylee Dubray led all scores with 30 points, she added in 14 rebounds on 11 of 19 shooting. Freshman Gabbie Carmichael pitched in 10 points and 6 assists for the Lady Bears. 

Miller led the Tigers with 21 points and 17 rebounds. Coonce and Phelps both chipped in with 15 points each. 

Butler will move on to play KIPP on Wednesday in the 2nd round of the Butler Tournament. 

In other Bates County news, the Adrian Blackhawks got the best of the Raytown Bluejays. More action coming this week from the Butler Tournament!

- Courtesy of Tailgate TV

Freeman man arrested on sex charges against a minor

On Sunday December 10th the Cass County Sheriff's Deputies  were asked to assist the Department of Family Services regarding a child victim in Freeman, Missouri.

While there, deputies were informed the juvenile had been sexually assaulted. Deputies then arrested 23-year-old Bryce Caster of Freeman, Missouri and transported him to the Cass County Jail.

On Monday December 11, Cass County Prosecutors charged Caster with sexual exploitation of a minor child, which is a Class A Felony. 

He is also charged with two counts of 2nd degree child molestation — of a child who is 12 years or younger, which are Class B Felonies.

Mr. Caster is being held on a $250,000 cash only bond and is currently at the Cass County Jail.

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.