Notice from the city of Archie

 City Residents and Business Owners:

The construction of the new water main on Jefferson Street at Pine Street has begun. The line we are currently replacing will not be able to be isolated. If in the process of replacing this line, it is damaged, we will be forced to do a whole town shut down to repair. If a shut down is required, it should be a minimal time frame to repair. If all goes as planned, no shut down should be required until the tie in is ready to be completed, which will be announced at a later date.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the infrastructure of the City.

Recipe of the Week

 

Download free music from Missouri-born musician!

Allen Brooks is a Missouri-born musician and filmmaker whose career bridges decades of American rock, country, and storytelling. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brooks began touring nationally after his service, performing with numerous bands including Fiancé, Roxx Gang, Mojo Gurus, The Blessed Virgin Larry and Satisfaction (Rolling Stones Tribute). He has shared stages with icons like Steppenwolf, Lou Gramm, George Lynch, and Molly Hatchet, building a reputation as a powerful live performer and songwriter.

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More donations rolling in for The Wall That Heals

 

Bill McBee, owner of the world's famous McBee's Brats just made a $1000 donation to help bring The Wall That Heals to Bates County!

Thank you for your donation

Thank you Gary Ratliff for being a Silver Sponsor and donating $500 to help bring The Wall That Heals to Bates County! Gary is an Army Vereran who served in the Global War on Terrorism and Iraqi Freedom in 2004 and 2008. Thank you for your service

Free movies in Amsterdam this month!

 

Trial date set for Adrian man accused of murder

A trial date has been set for Carter Joshua Curtis19, of Adrian, Mo who is accused of a murder that occurred at a residence in Adrian during the late night hours on September 28, 2024.

According to information on file at the Bates County Circuit Court, Curtis allegedly shot the victim at his home and told the victim's wife "I already called 911 and had to do it." Police arrived to find the victim in the dining room with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

A motive for the shooting is unknown.

The trial date is set for June 8, 2026 at 8:30 am in the Bates County Circuit Court. Curtis, who is currently being held in the Bates County Jail with no bond, is represented by Public Defender Jeffrey Martin of Harrisonville.

Join MDC online Dec. 17 to learn about how wildlife weathers winter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is home to some strange wildlife. And winter weather shows just how strange-but-true some native critters can be. Did you know that some frogs freeze nearly solidly in winter – and then thaw in the spring?! Some owls start nesting in January, and their eggs can survive temperatures of 10 degrees or below freezing! Ground squirrels sleep for six months – without waking up!

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites everyone to learn more about these and other strange-but-true animal facts by joining its Wild Webcast on Wildlife Weathering Winter on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. MDC Naturalist Sarah Easton will share fun facts about Missouri wildlife in winter – including information from the MDC book, Strange but True.

Register at mdc.webex.com/weblink/register/reaeb5ed495fb39f98dd574dd5120fca0 and then join the webcast live at noon on Dec. 17. Participants will receive an email confirmation that includes information on how to join the webinar. Check junk mail or spam folders for registration confirmation.

Strange but True was adapted from the pages of MDC’s Xplor magazine and features 350 weird and wild facts and illustrations about creatures that inhabit Missouri. Buy it for $8.95 at MDC nature centers, through the MDC online Nature Shop at mdcnatureshop.com or by calling 877-521-8632. Applicable tax, shipping, and handling costs will apply.

Another donation for The Wall That Heals

 

Thank you to the Bates County Sheriff's Posse for being a Silver Sponsor and donating $500 to help bring the Wall That Heals to Bates County.

Pictured is Sheriff's Posse President Richard Cox and Vice-President Shelly Harrison presenting their donation to Jami Page.

Read more about The Wall That Heals HERE