Scam alert from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a scam. The caller is telling people that they need to pay our Office because they have warrants.

We would like to remind everyone that the Cass County Courts or Sheriff's Office will never call you and ask for money over the phone. 

If you receive a suspicious call contact your local law enforcement.

Come Cruise tonight!

 

The Butler Lady Bears Softball Team couldn't keep up with Mt Vernon in the Adrian tournament and fell 16-1

The Butler Lady Bears Softball Team couldn't keep up with Mt Vernon in the Adrian tournament and fell 16-1 on Friday. 

Mt Vernon jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after R Downing doubled, scoring two runs, C Bieber drew a walk, scoring one run, and M Schubert drew a walk, scoring one run. 

Mt Vernon scored eight runs on three hits in the bottom of the second inning. Downing hit an inside the park home run, scoring two runs, Schubert drew a walk, scoring one run, E Schubert drew a walk, scoring one run, L Burk grounded out, scoring one run, A Burk drew a walk, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs. 

Mt Vernon added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Schubert grounded out, and Burk doubled, each scoring one run. 

Junior Avery Eldred stepped in the circle first for the Butler Bears Lady Bears. The starting pitcher gave up five hits and nine runs (eight earned) over one inning, striking out one and walking five. 

Schubert opened the game for Mt Vernon. They allowed two hits and one run over three innings, striking out six and walking one. 

Freshman Kylee Dubray and Sophomore Taylor Hudson each collected one hit for Butler. Hudson led Butler Bears with one run batted in. They went 1-for-2 on the day. 

Downing provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Mt Vernon with three runs batted in. They went 2-for-3 on the day. M Daniels went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Mt Vernon.

Bieber led Mt Vernon with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game. 

The Lady Bears will now play Concordia at 4:30 p.m. today and Skyline at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Adrian. Mid America Live will keep you updated on the scores to those games. 

Welcome to the board!

 

The Adrian R-III School Board Tuesday night swore in new member Nicole Thurman and 2 incumbents, George Bruto and Gerold Stephens

Bates County Sheriff's Office seeking public assistance

On 4/18/24 at approximately 6pm, a Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a 4 wheeler in the area of County Road 1001 and AA Highway. The four wheeler and its two occupants fled from the Deputy and eventually entered some fields in an attempt to get away. Additional Deputies responded to the area along with Adrian PD and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The two occupants fled from the 4 wheeler after it became stuck in a low water crossing. While searching the area Deputies found the outer clothing and helmets that the occupants wore during the chase.

While searching for the subjects, an inventory search of the abandoned 4 wheeler revealed some very interesting information for the Deputies. Credit cards in the female’s name were located in the bag. After identifying the female a social media search for known associates revealed her boyfriend’s name. Both have been identified as being passengers of the 4 wheeler as recently as the day before. The boyfriend also altered the VIN number on the 4 wheeler and in his moment of geniusness engraved his name in the place of the VIN.

It is no surprise that both suspects have felony warrants for their arrest. (Before you come in and make a false report and try to convince us your most likely stolen 4 wheeler was stolen from you, and you have no idea who would have been on the 4 wheeler during the chase. Ask yourself, did you walk by any deer hunter’s game cameras?????)

So if you know the whereabouts of these two, they at the very least have a date pending with the courts system.

Taylor Nichole Reynolds has an active warrant for possession of a controlled substance with a bond of $10,000 cash or surety

Jerrald J Trout has an active warrant for receiving stolen property with a $10,500 cash or surety bond.

Additional charges are being filed with the prosecutor. This is the second time this 4 wheeler has ran from a deputy.

Adrian FFA Floriculture team places 2nd at state today

BIG news coming out of Columbia from the Missouri FFA State Convention! The Adrian FFA Floriculture team has placed 2nd in the state!

Team Members:
Anna Glynn- 2nd Individual
Ashton Wackerman- 6th Individual
Landon Patterson- 14th Individual
Kaden Shannon- 27th Individual
All Receiving Gold Ratings!!!

Butler High School Kaleidoscope rocked the crowd tonight

Butler High School Kaleidoscope rocked the crowd tonight.. 

The crowd packed its way into the Butler High School Auditorium this evening for the annual Butler High School Kaleidoscope music event 

The Butler Music Department under the direction of Allison Oates had several great performances tonight by the high school pop chorus, mixed chorus and the junior high honor choir.

Several solo performances dazzled the crowd and kept them clapping along to the beat all night. We would like give a special shout out to the seniors who performed and thank you everyone who came out and supported these great kids.

View some photos that we took below:

Obituary - Kevin Patrick Black

Kevin Patrick Black, 54, Stotesbury, MO passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home.

Kevin was born December 18, 1969 to Enoch and Lois Black in Neosho, Missouri. He grew up in Cassville, Missouri where he fell in love with nature, camping, trout fishing, and all things outdoors. 

In 1993, Kevin was united in marriage to Lori. He spent many years as a truck driver and traveled all over the United States. He also worked at Heartland, where he dedicated his time to helping misguided youth in his community. He loved trucking and the youth, but his passion was for dispatching. He worked for the Vernon County Sheriff's Office as a dispatcher for the last several years, where he helped people and developed lasting relationships with his fellow dispatchers and officers.

Kevin enjoyed spending time with family and friends and cherished every memory made, including little league baseball, band concerts and competitions, camping, and impromptu family dinners. He was always there to show love and support. He left a legacy that will be cherished always and not forgotten by many.

Kevin is survived by cherished friends and companions Delena and Micheal Grant of the home; wife, Lori Black; mother-in-law, Nancy Rogers; children, Jerri Black, Anthony-Amy Black, Amber-Waylon White, Candrah Black, Luke-Hannah Black, William-Delia Taylor, Tearra Taylor, Appachey-Jessica West, Cynthia-Ethan Sease, McCayla Starbuck, and Austin Starbuck; grandchildren, Jacob, Malachi, Asher Black, Logan, Hayden, Autumn, Axle, Braelyn, Asher Taylor, Nakoda, Maxeen, Lukah, Braxton, and Teagen; brother, Douglas Black; sisters, Diana Rinehart, Gayle Yetter, Colleen Pierce and Dusty Black.

Many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents Enoch and Lois, Father-in-law, Hubert Rogers, grandson, Caysin, and his beloved chihuahua, Amelia.

Kevin was loved dearly by many and will never be forgotten for his commitment to life and all he loved.

Rest in our Lord's Arms Kev, we will take it from here. We love you. Farewell our dearest friend!