Rain returns Sunday morning

Widespread rain expected Sunday morning through Monday morning. Additional chances possible through Tuesday. Rainfall amounts or 1.5-2.5" expected through this time.

Randy Weiss named 2023 Amsterdam Citizen of the year

2023 AMSTERDAM CITIZEN OF THE YEAR IS…

Randy Weiss from Amsterdam Café!!! Absolutely no one is more deserving of this title than this man! He is always there when asked! He does so much for the school as well as for the citizens. 

His restaurant is vital to Amsterdam! He and his wife Diane also make their home here in town. Congratulations Randy and thank you for all you do for the people and our little community.

Randy is pictured with Wesley Hubbard. Congrats Randy! 

Obituary - Doug Stone

Douglas “Doug” Kyle Stone, 44 of Butler, Missouri passed away on December 19, 2023. Visitation will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 29, 2023 at Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri. 

Graveside services to follow the visitation at 3:00 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler Chapel (660-679-0009). 

Memorial contributions may be made to the children of Doug Stone in care of Crystal Wisdom. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. 

Obituary - Leroy Joseph Mattson

Leroy Mattson, a truly beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his home in Clinton, Missouri. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the GVMH Foundation and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Born on February 3, 1954, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Emil and Jeanette Mattson of Newberry, Michigan. Leroy was married to his soulmate Cindy May Mattson (Watson) until she was called home on September 12, 2013.

Leroy had a heart of gold and family was everything. He was a man who made a profound impact on many lives and was a person who would give the shirt off his back. To say he will be missed is truly an understatement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, many siblings, his wife Cindy, and his son E.J.Mattson.

Leroy is survived by his daughter Kimmie Reno (Chris) of Clinton, Mo, son Barry Mattson of Strafford, Mo., son Lee C. Mattson of Kansas City, Mo. daughter Rose Mattson of Michigan, son George "Jamie" Mattson of Michigan, grandsons Jeremy Reno of Clinton, Mo, Chase Reno (Krislyn) United States Marines, Wyatt Reno of Clinton, Mo, Austin Reno of Clinton, Mo as well other siblings, cousins, grandchildren, and many friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Jackie Bearce Bike & Toy Drive a great success

Rich Hill Police Chief Buehler would like to thank the citizens for their gracious donations to allow the department to continue the tradition of the Jackie Bearce Bike & Toy Drive.

We were able to assist 26 families this year. I'd also like to thank Renata Mogilnicki for being my little elf. THANK YOU!

Obituary - Dale Lee Bishop

Dale Lee Bishop, 74, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home. The family will have a Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 31, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Frontier Village in Adrian, MO.

Dale was born February 28, 1949 to Clifford Lee and Anna "Annie" Marie (Bartles) Bishop in Butler, MO. He grew up in the Main City area near Archie, MO, and graduated from Archie High School in 1967. After school, he was enlisted in the United States Army where he served from 1968 to 1972. 

Dale worked as a police officer in Cleveland, MO, and a Police Chief for Lone Jack, MO. Following his time as a law officer, he went to work for Time Warner and eventually started his own business called Computers 4U in Drexel, MO, then moved to Adrian, MO. He married Linda Kay (Cline) Bishop on January 3, 1989 and they were together until her passing in 2015. 

Dale was a member of the American Legion, Adrian Elks Lodge & Southern Cruisers Club and you could find him hosting his own internet radio show QRAZ Radio 102.7 at his home in Adrian, MO.

Dale is preceded in death by his mother, Annie Bishop, and wife, Linda Kay Bishop. He is survived by his father, Clifford Bishop, of Harrisonville, MO; his son, Tim Bishop, of Overland Park, KS; his daughters: Andrea (Jeff) Harris of Drexel, MO; and Kim (Sawyer) Mastin of Warsaw, MO; significant other, Linda Sue Bishop, of the home; his sisters: Sharen Kern and Karen Martinette both of Harrisonville, MO; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; nephew and nieces; cousins; and countless friends who will miss him dearly.

Bridge repair completed in Harrisonville

CASS COUNTY – Crews have completed the bridge replacement on Rock Haven Rd. (I-49 outer road) over the East Fork East Branch South Grand River in Harrisonville, MO. 

The project included work on Rock Haven Rd., from just Overpass Road to just past Indian Springs Road.

Search warrant served in Belton

On December 21, our Criminal Apprehension Unit served a search warrant in Belton for an ongoing investigation involving drug trafficking. 

During the investigation Deputies seized four firearms, numerous narcotics, drug paraphernalia and money. 

Two people have been arrested. They are being held at the Cass County Jail with formal charges pending.