Senior Cloey Fritts hit two home runs and drove in four as Butler lady bears softball defeated Rich Hill 25-7 on Wednesday

Senior Cloey Fritts hit two home runs and drove in four as the Butler bears defeated Rich Hill 25-7 in softball on Wednesday at Rich Hill. Fritts homered in the second and fifth innings to get the lady bears going.

Butler got on the board in the top of the second inning after Senior Haven Humphrey scored after tagging up, Freshman Jena Tourtillot singled, nd Kylee Dubray grounded out, scoring one run.

The lady bears scored eight runs on 10 hits in the top of the third inning. Senior Miranda Foster doubled, scoring two runs, Senior Ella Buckner singled, scoring one run, Sophomore Taylor Hudson doubled, scoring one run, Freshman Dubray doubled, scoring two runs, Humphrey grounded out, scoring one run, and Foster singled, scoring one run.

Butler added five more runs in the top of the fifth inning on four hits. Fritts hit a solo home run to center field, Humphrey doubled, scoring one run, Junior Avery Eldred singled, scoring one run, and Junior Kyren Fischer singled, scoring two runs.

Kylee Dubray led things off in the circle for the Bears. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Eldred and Hudson each appeared in relief for the lady bears.

The lady bears amassed 23 hits in the game. Tourtillot, Fritts, and Hudson each collected three hits for the Butler Bears. Carmichael, Kayden Cook, Buckner, Foster, and Fischer each collected multiple hits for the bears. Butler had a strong eye at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game.

Carmichael and Humphrey led the team with two bases on balls each. Eldred, Carmichael, Cook, Buckner, and Ragan each stole multiple bases for the Butler Bears. The Bears stole 13 bases in the game.

The lady bears will travel to Adrian on March 22nd to take on the lady blackhawks.

Many thoughts and prayers

It is with heavy hearts that the Harrisonville Police Department announces the passing of former Sergeant Joe King.

Joe joined the Harrisonville Police Department in April of 1986, after working several years for the Cass County Sheriff's Office. During his career, Joe served as a Patrol Officer, Range Officer, Bike Patrol Officer and Sergeant.

Joe retired from HPD in September of 2014. Joe was a dedicated member of our department for more than 28 years and served his community with honor.

Rest in Peace, Joe. We have the watch from here.

Clinton Police Department seeking public assistance after police chase

For Immediate Release:

On 03-20-24 at around 0511 hours, Officers of the Clinton Police Department were dispatched to 425 South Pawnee Street in reference to suspicious activity. The calling party believed the business was being tampered with. Further information given advised the suspect vehicle on scene was a red Ford Mustang.

Officers arrived in the area a short time later and located the vehicle. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle while still in the parking lot of the business. The vehicle failed to yield to the emergency equipment. The vehicle led the Clinton Police Department on a pursuit through the City of Clinton. During the pursuit the driver of the vehicle took several wrong turns and had to drive past the officer’s locations several times. Officers were able to clearly see the face of the driver.

The pursuit came to an end around Calvird Drive and 13 HWY, when the driver and passenger of the vehicle pulled into a grassy area and began to flee on foot into a wooded area. The Clinton Police Department deployed a drone to canvass the area for the suspects with negative results.

Police are requesting help in locating suspects in the case. If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Nathan McCoy or Andrea Milldleton-Karstens, please contact the Clinton Police Department Dispatch at 660-885-5587. 

It should be noted that McCoy has several Felony Warrants for his arrest for Parole Violation and Conditional Release Violation.

Way to go Emma!

 

We would like to say congratulations to Butler Rehab and Health Center March employee of the month Emma Slayton!! Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated.

Sherwood High School welcomes new head football coach

Sherwood High School would like to welcome our new Head Football Coach, Kasey Tittlemier. Kasey was born and raised in California, where he was a standout football player. He then played football at Missouri Western State University. 

Coach Tittlemier has been an assistant coach at Clinton, Warsaw, and Butler, as well as the head coach of East Bakersfield High School in Bakersfield, California. 

In his spare time, Coach Tittlemier enjoys spending time with his wife Mary and his son Canton, age 6 and daughter Micki, age 3, as well as golfing. We are excited to welcome Kasey and his family to the Sherwood community!

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

 

Obituary -Berle A. Andes

Berle A. Andes age 79 of Garden City, Missouri departed this life Monday, March 18, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, Missouri.

 
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Heart of Life Church, Garden City, Missouri. With internment at Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Heart of Life Church, Garden City, Missouri.

The family suggests that Memorial Contributions may be made to Sycamore Grove Memorial Church Relief Fund or Heart of Life Church. Contributions may be mailed to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Thank you for your service

Last night the city of Butler recognized several employees for their years of outstanding service.

Pictured below are police chief Jerret Wheatley (25 years), fire chief Jason Bennett (35 years), water plant operator Timothy Payne (35 years), water plant senior operator Dennis Wheeler (10 years), and water plant operator Jim Lewis (45 years), along with mayor Jim Henry.

Court administrator Patricia Thomas, who was unable to attend, was also recognized for her 15 years of service.

The city of Butler thanks you all for your faithful service!