Thursday, May 1, 2025

Obituary - Albert R. Craig Jr

Albert R. Craig Jr., 88, of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Service information and a complete obituary will be added when they become available.

Courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home

Cass County Sheriff makes arrest following pursuit

 


On April 30 just after 5 p.m., deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding and careless driving on southbound I-49 and 7 Highway in Harrisonville.

The driver of the vehicle failed to yield after deputies activated their emergency lights.
A pursuit ensued and continued south on 7 Highway down to State Rte T until the suspect's vehicle eventually crashed into a ditch after attempting to turn on South Dickey Rd. in Austin, east of Archie.
The driver, who has been identified as 34-year-old Jacob Madson of Lincoln, Missouri, has an active Henry County warrant for failing to appear for resisting arrest. Madson also has a warrant for a failure to appear in Clinton, Missouri Municipal Court for shoplifting.
Due to the nature of the chase, EMS was called on scene, but Madson refused medical treatment.
As a result of this incident, Madson is charged with Aggravated Fleeing, which is a Class D Felony and Operating a Motor Vehicle in A Careless or Imprudent Manner, which is a Class B Misdemeanor.
He’s currently at the Cass County Jail with no bond allowed.



Keys found in Butler

 


This set of keys were found in Butler earlier today. If yours, identify the keychain and you can have 'em back. Pick up at the Mid America Live/news-Review offices at 5 W. Dakota st, Butler. 

Busy day for Appleton City High School Trap Team

 


The 2025 Appleton City High School Trap Shooting Team would like to extend our gratitude to the Osage Bottoms Delta Waterfowl Chapter for sponsoring our team. The team would also like to thank Willie, Matt, and Bill Brownsberger for donating their time and resources.

Picture: Front Row (L to R) Team members; Beau Brownsberger, Drake Brownsberger, Hunter Hearting, Eli Hearting, Garrett Davis, Troy Struchtemeyer, Kie Hellwig, Kallie Gilkey, Will Knepp, Katie Gilkey

Back Row (L to R), Delta Waterfowl representatives: Jace Long, Jarrett Long, Ryan Daughtery, Tyler Piepmeier, Coaches: Alex Hardin, Matt Stephan

Rich Hill Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight --Clinton Black

 


Well, it's official!

 

This morning owners and staff of Mid America Live met with the (now previous) owner of the Rich Hill Mining Review, shook hands and completed the transfer of ownership.

Now, we're busy busy getting the first release of the Mid America news-Review ready for print early next week and it'll be a doozey featuring 32 pages, local news, tons of advertised bargains and a very special insert.

We've decided to keep the 'tab' format (overall size) as was the News-Shopper: it is easy to hold and read, as well as easier to mail along with many other considerations.

In the end, our goal is to produce an interesting and informative local newspaper printed in the highest quality possible to best serve our readers.

Our online services will remain basically the same with a fair amount of touchup to best match our overall product.

One more time, THANK YOU to the community and our advertisers. We couldn't do it without you!


Cloudy/stormy in spots today and tomorrow & clouds FINALLY part for the weekend

Bates County Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Cooper Rodgers, MD

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Cooper Rodgers, MD, to Bates County Memorial Hospital starting May 19!

Dr. Rodgers is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He’ll be offering surgical eye care twice a month right here at BCMH, so you don’t have to travel far for expert care.

You can also see Dr. Rodgers locally at Noe, Miller and Miller Optometry in Butler. To schedule an appointment, call Grin Eye Care at 913-829-5511.
Welcome, Dr. Rodgers! We’re thrilled to have you bringing trusted, high-quality eye care to our community.

Read more about Dr. Rodgers  HERE

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