Harrisonville officers honored for years of service

At this week's Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Zaring recognized members of HPD for their years of service and dedication to the City of Harrisonville, MO community.

 
Sgt Bell has been with HPD for five years, while Sgt. Rinehart has dedicated 15 years to our community (he has a total of 24 years of law enforcement service). Thank you, gentlemen, for all you do for HPD and those we serve.

Courtesy Harrisonville Police Department

Thursday night wrestling results

Butler varsity boys and girls results from Thursday:
Team Results
Boys 3rd Place.
Individual results
Damian Alkire-Champion
Kellen Long-Champion
Karli Patrick-Champion
Abel Bryan-2nd Place.
Chris Castro-2nd Place.
Phineas Goertz-2nd Place.
Hunter Long-2nd Place.
Adalynn Amaya-3rd Place.
Mayan Pajula-3rd Place.
Dauda Woolace-3rd Place.
Elizabeth Bedwell-4th Place.
Logan Fuller-6th Place.


Adrian Girls and boys both wrestled tough at the conference tournament. The girls came away with a second place team finish in the conference

Conference Champions:
100 - Teja Bradley
130 - Libby Nebocat
140 - Taylor Essenpries
235 - Anabelle Rowe
Second team:
106 - Jaxon Dizney
105 - Dallys Shafer
155 - Jayden Murray
170 - Addie Davis
3rd Team:
120 - Carter Dumas

Submitted with our thanks

Bears 2nd Round Results from Stockton

By Cody Morris

The Butler Bears traveled to the Stockton Tournament, searching to find a highlight in round 2. The Bears ran into a juggernaut in round 1 in Chadwick, and in round two they would face a solid 10-3 Lockwood team.

Lockwood won the tip and would strike first with an interior basket from Parker that would spark an 11-0 run for the Tigers. Payne would finally hit a triple to get the Bears on the board. In the first quarter the Bears stuggled offensively, with a score of 15-5 after 1.

Contreras opened the 2nd period with a bucket for the Tigers, after which both teams would trade buckets back and forth. The Bears were able to find a little more rhythm in the 2nd, as they went on a quick 5-0 run to end the period, jumpstarted by a deep ball off the hands of Delozier. Butler trailed Stockton 31-18 at the half.

In the 2nd half, the Tigers stretched their lead with an opening 9-0 run. Payne would end the drought for the Bears with another 3 pointer. In the 3rd, the Lockwood Tigers outscored the Butler Bears 15-6 and took a 46-24 lead into the final 8 minutes.

The Tigers would continue to dominate in the 4th, and close out the game strong with a 57-38 victory.

Chandler led the Bears with 12 points on the night. Philips for Butler had a great game, logging 14 rebounds and 4 blocks.

Thieman, for Lockwood, led all scores with 30 points.

The Bears had a handful of young kids gain some experience and plenty of minutes as the Bears are still down 3 starters due to injury.

Well water test kits available in Henry county

Free kits are available through the Henry county health center for testing of well water for minerals, bacteria, heavy metals and more.

Use the links below for more information

https://health.mo.gov/.../environment/privatedrinkingwater/

Henry County Health Center website: https://henrycohealth.org/

Taylar Essenpries crowned conference champion

 

Taylar Essenpries wrestled yesterday in the Ozarks Highlands conference match as part of the cooperative wrestling agreement with Adrian High School. She placed 1st in her respective weight division and was crowned as the conference champion. The Adrian girls also placed 2nd overall as a team. Jaxon Combs and Miles Deal also represent Archie in the wrestling coop.

Courtesy Archie Schools

BCMH Rock Star of the Month

 

Meet our first Rock Star of 2025 – Sandra McCarthy

Sandra works in housekeeping and her attention to detail in her duties is top notch! She was singled out for this honor for her kindness to all, and her bright smile warms our hearts. We are so proud to recognize Sandra for her outstanding contributions and positive spirit. Help us give kudos to Sandra! 

Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital

Harrisonville city engineer Ted Martin set to retire

During Tuesday's Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Mike Zaring took time to recognize the work of retiring City Engineer Ted Martin.

Martin began working with the City of Harrisonville in 1994. And has served as a valuable asset to improve the stormwater, sewer and street infrastructure of our community.

During his time here in Harrisonville, Ted has overseen or advised on just over $69 million worth of capital improvement projects, including - Construction of the Harrisonville Community Center, Upgrading the Water Treatment Plant, City Park Lake and Dam Restorations, FEMA Flood Buyouts, Construction of the Muddy Creek Dry Detention Basin, Reimaging the Commercial and Mechanic Streets Intersection, and many more.

We are beyond grateful to Ted for his 30 years of leadership and dedicated service to our community. You have helped make Harrisonville and better place and we thank you for it!

Courtesy City of Harrisonville

 

The glow returns...

 

Amid concerns the Bates county courthouse has been 'mighty dark' for some time, head of maintenance Gary Ratliff is happy to report that clock faces are once again lit. His next project is to repair the light on the statue torch and parts are on the way.