Report of compliance regarding Bates County ARPA funds

Bates County Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley provided the following documents that indicate necessary reporting regarding ARPA fund distribution has been completed and is up to date for 2025. Wheatley indicated that while the reporting was due by April 30th, it was completed by April 4th as indicated below.

Obituary - Zachary Eldon White

Zachary Eldon White, 32, of Mound City, Kansas died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1992 in Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Roger and Jessica Smith White. He graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School in the Class of 2010. He then received his electrician certification from Fort Hays Technical School. He was currently employed with the City of Mound City. His job description cut a pretty wide path. Could be anything from mowing, equipment maintenance, snow removal, street repair, even stuffing Easter eggs for the annual egg hunt. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and swimming. He liked to target practice, especially the annual Thanksgiving Clay Pigeon Shoot. He was an accomplished Fantasy Football guru. Zach was a fan of the Chiefs, Royals and KU Jayhawks. He had a passion for the Mound City Lake. Zach was a true friend to many. Not only did he take the time to help his family with any problem they might have, he always had time to help those he knew, with any problem, it didn't matter when or where it was. Zach is survived by his mother, Jessica Black, father, Roger White and wife Shelly, two brothers, Trevor White, and Jerad White, two sisters, Baylea White and fiance Austin Vance, and Bell Green, maternal grandfather, Gene Smith and wife Pam, maternal grandmother, Sue Smith, two nephews, Thomas and Kade White, and three nieces, Addison, Samantha, and Boston White. Zach cared for and loved all of his family very much. But, he had a special bond with his sister, Baylea.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial will be in the Curry Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Friday, May 2, at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Mound City Lake. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Bears earn plenty of silver and gold at state music festival

 Butler High School music students performed at the State Music Festival yesterday and congratulations due for a very successful day! A special thank you to our accompanist, Kay Davis.

 

Thursday night ball scores

Baseball

Prairie View 0
Archie 1

Nevada 6
Cassville 0

Sherwood 11
Butler 9

Odessa 14
Harrisonville 9

Appleton City 6
Hermitage 4

Drexel/Miami 2
Lutheran 3

Softball 

Midway 11
Kingsville 5

Adrian 16
Winsor 9 

Friday forecast: How long does it stay dry?

Blackhawk Andrew Kendrick takes first at Ozark Highlands golf tournament

 

Ozark Highlands Conference Golf Results

1st place Andrew Kendrick

7th place Adam Cumpton

8th place Landon Patterson

10th place Bryler Ford

Congratulations, Blackhawks!

Courtesy Adrian Schools

Sherwood schools closer to having new athletic complex

 

On April 23rd, construction crews completed the concrete pad for the new Marksmen Athletic Complex. This is a major step in the construction of the complex and construction will continue through coming months. which when completed will be of great benefit to Sherwood schools as well as visiting teams.

Courtesy Sherwood Schools

Highlights from Miami R-1 FFA banquet

 

This s a bit late but on April 16th the Miami FFA Chapter held its Chapter Banquet. Freshmen and sophomore members were recognized for achieving their Greenhand Degree and Brayden Nieder was recognized as the Star Greenhand. Waylon Cameron was recognized as a recipient of the State FFA Degree as well as the Chapter Star in Placement. Proficiency Award winners were recognized, and we were proud to induct Nieder Farms, Jessey Fairbairn with MidWest Fertilizer and Addleman Farms as Honorary Members for their contributions to the chapter research plot. Raymond McLanahan of Landmark Bank was our guest speaker, providing a positive message on taking advantage of opportunities. Trap team members and CDE teams were recognized, and Shelby Fairbairn was presented her retiring President's plaque for her year of service.

The chapter wishes to thank parents and community members who attended the banquet and celebrated the evening with us.

Courtesy Miami R-1 schools