Regarding the upcoming April election

 

Mid America Live spoke with Bates County Clerk Jami Page and she would like to emphasize the importance of proper ballot procedure since we're anticipating a high number of write-in candidates.

After writing in a candidate's name, be sure to fill the circle or else the vote will not be counted.

If you have questions about any ballot procedure, please contact the clerk's office at 660-679-3371.

Sherwood athletes placed on Academic All-State football team

 

Congratulations to Luke Mainard, Wade Green, AB Chaikin, and Logan Mueller for meeting the standards to be placed on the Academic All-State football team!

Courtesy Sherwood Schools

Drexel student receives Missouri Sheriff's Association scholarship

 

Help us congratulate Montanna Mears from Drexel High School for receiving the Missouri Sheriff’s Association’s 2025 $500 scholarship.

Montanna is a senior at Drexel High School. Montanna plans to attend University of Central Missouri to get a degree in public education with an emphasis on special education.

Montanna’s parents work for the Bates County Sheriff’s Office. Her Dad is a Patrol Sergeant and her Mom is the 911 Communications Director.

Congratulations Montanna we wish you the best of luck and look forward to you coming back to the Bates County area to teach our youth.

Courtesy Bates County Sheriff's Office

Harrisonville area mourns loss of municipal judge

 

The City of Harrisonville extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Judge Don Lograsso, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 73.

Judge Lograsso served as Judge for the Harrisonville Municipal Court for nearly five years.

Judge Lograsso served the Harrisonville community admirably, giving compassion and understanding where he could, while ensuring that justice was faithfully administered.

The City of Harrisonville thanks Judge Lograsso for his years of service to our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.

Courtesy City of Harrisonville

Reminder: Amsterdam St. Patrick's Day Parade today

 

Cooler, less breezy for the weekend

 

City of Drexel burn ban in effect

The city of Drexel is under a burn ban until further notice.

Thunderstorm Warning extended until 3:45 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning to be in effect until 3:45 pm.

Updates will be provided accordingly.