Tuesday, December 16, 2025

"Dash for Cash" earmarked for Eli Ferrell recovery


The Midway and Adrian School Districts raised $2300 collectively for Butler student, Eli Ferrell, during a “Dash for Cash” at the Midway-Adrian football game on September 19th. Thank you to all who contributed that evening to support Eli in his recovery!

Editor's note- Butler High School student and athlete Eli Ferrell was seriously injured in an automobile accident on August 29th leaving him with a brain bleed and broken bones however, he continues to make great strides toward a miraculous recovery.

Butler Jr. High Students of the Month

 


Why Your Blood Pressure Spikes Around the Holidays

These joys (and stressors) of the season may affect your heart without you realizing it.

The holidays are often filled with joy, but one thing you may not expect from the season is that they can also be the reason your blood pressure is higher than usual. This festive time of year can create a perfect storm of factors that send blood pressure soaring, and if that pressure stays too high, it puts extra strain on your heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk for heart attack and stroke. Thankfully, making a few changes to your holiday habits can help keep your blood pressure steadier.

Why Blood Pressure Increases During the Holidays

Here are some common causes of higher blood pressure at this time of year:

  • Salty, rich foods: Traditional holiday dishes tend to be loaded with sodium. Salt makes the body hold on to extra fluid, which increases pressure inside the arteries.
  • Stress and busy schedules: The holidays are full of demands. Stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol tighten blood vessels and raise heart rate, causing blood pressure to climb.
  • Less movement: Exercise routines often fall by the wayside when you get busy. Long hours spent sitting during travel or family gatherings don’t help.
  • More alcohol, less sleep: A few extra drinks or late nights can interfere with healthy blood pressure regulation and make it harder to recover from stress.
  • Missed medications: Between travel and disrupted routines, it’s easy to forget doses or skip refills, which can quickly throw blood pressure off track.
  • Cold weather: When temperatures drop, blood vessels tighten to conserve heat. That constriction makes it harder for blood to flow, which can raise blood pressure.

Tips for Keeping Blood Pressure in Check

The holiday season doesn’t have to derail your health. Here are some simple ways to keep your blood pressure under control while enjoying the holidays:

  • Go easy on the salt. Season food with herbs, citrus, garlic or pepper. When eating out or at gatherings, take small portions of high-sodium dishes and fill your plate with vegetables and lean proteins.
  • Keep moving, even in small ways. Take a short walk after a meal, park farther from stores or dance while wrapping gifts. Just 30 minutes of light to moderate activity most days helps lower blood pressure.
  • Find simple ways to relax. Take a few slow, deep breaths when you feel tense, listen to calming music, spend time outside and say “no” to obligations that drain you.
  • Watch the cocktails and caffeine. A drink or two is fine for most people, but too much can raise blood pressure and interfere with sleep. If you drink, do so in moderation.
  • Get enough rest. Late nights and early mornings can take a toll. Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep, and try to stick to your normal bedtime when possible.
  • Don’t forget your medications. Bring medications with you when traveling and set reminders on your phone so you don’t miss a dose. This is one of the easiest ways to avoid spikes.
  • Keep an eye on your numbers. Check your blood pressure regularly with a home monitor and jot down the results. This helps you spot any problems early.

With more awareness and a few habit changes, you can keep blood pressure under control so you stay healthier while enjoying all that the holiday season has to offer.

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Another generous donation for the holidays

 


This morning, the Cass County Sheriff's Office picked up the check for a generous donation from Red Barn Ranch. The money will be used over the next two days for Tan Santa, which kicks off tonight.

We are grateful for the donation from Red Barn Ranch, who just made Christmas better for Cass County kids.

Suspicious email taken seriously in St. Clair county

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office was made aware by Lakeland School of an email that could have been construed as a threat to a staff member. School staff reported the concern to us and we immediately took action. The results of investigation were forwarded to the Juvenile Office for review.

The suspect was isolated and we have no reason to believe there was any active threat to the student body or other members of the school.
We take every threat seriously and as always we acted swiftly to protect our schools.
No further details are available at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office 417-646-2565.

Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office

 

𝑯𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒇’𝒔 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆

𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝑨𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕
𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔: December 05, 2025 – December 11, 2025
Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:
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• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Deputy Romi arrested Donavan Lee, age 23, of Clinton, at the courthouse on two Henry County felony warrants for possession of a controlled substance.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫:
Deputy Moree conducted a follow-up investigation regarding a violation of a protection order at the Sheriff’s Office. Jillian Wells, age 37, of Clinton, was arrested for violation of a protection order.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Detective Baker and Deputy Evans conducted a warrant service at the Sheriff’s Office that resulted in the arrest of Dustin Oliver, age 18, of Clinton, on a Henry County Failure to Appear warrant.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 / 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:
Deputy Murphy conducted a traffic stop in the rural Deepwater area. Sergeant Logan and Deputy Evans responded to assist. Through investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle was stolen out of Kansas City. The driver, Edras Ramirez-Peralta, age 35, of the country of Mexico, was arrested for receiving stolen property. During a search of the vehicle, a white substance was located. Passenger Louis Nova, age 30, of the country of Mexico, was also found to be in possession of a possible controlled substance. Both subjects were placed on 24-hour investigative holds. The substances were later tested using the 1064 Defender and the substances were identified as methamphetamine. Later that day, the Henry County Prosecutor’s Office filed formal charges, and a warrant was issued for possession of a controlled substance for Ramirez-Peralta.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝:
Sergeant Richardson conducted a traffic stop in the rural Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Jorge Arita-Guerra, age 31, of Maryland, for driving while suspended/revoked – first offense.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Deputy Hysom and Deputy Stevens conducted a warrant service in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of David Krantz, age 25, of Windsor, on a Henry County warrant for animal at large.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:
Sergeant Logan, Deputy McQueen, and Deputy Murphy conducted a follow-up investigation in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Malachi Green, age 41, of Windsor, for harassment in the 2nd degree.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Sergeant Logan, Detective Stutzman, Detective Baker, and Deputy Murphy conducted a follow-up stealing investigation and warrant service in the rural Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Bradley Toole, age 43, of Holden, on a Henry County felony warrant for resisting arrest by fleeing and a Clay County warrant for property damage.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Deputy Harms conducted a warrant service in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Timothy Mundy, age 42, of Windsor, on two Bates County traffic warrants.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Deputy Hysom and Deputy Stevens conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of Aero Hughes, age 31, of Clinton, on a Henry County felony warrant for Burglary 2nd Degree.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
Deputy Hysom and Deputy Stevens conducted a follow-up harassment investigation that resulted in the arrest of Malachi Green, age 41, of Windsor, on a 24-hour hold for harassment. Later that day, the Henry County Prosecutor’s Office filed formal charges, and a warrant was issued for Harassment 1st Degree. Green allegedly sent messages to the victim expressing that he wanted them dead after being released from an earlier arrest.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 / 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 / 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬:
Deputy England responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the Windsor area. Upon arrival, the suspect barricaded himself inside a residence. Deputy Chaney responded to assist. The suspect then exited the residence and fled the area on a bicycle. Deputies England and Chaney were able to take Seth Stubbs, age 35, of Windsor, into custody. A search revealed drug paraphernalia on his person. Stubbs also had two active warrants—one Henry County warrant for driving while suspended/revoked and a no-bond probation violation warrant from Texas County. Stubbs was placed on a 24-hour hold for resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance. Later that day, the Henry County Prosecutor’s Office filed formal charges, and a warrant was issued for resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony (two counts).
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 / 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:
Lt. Kubilus, Deputy Moree, Deputy Evans, Deputy Hinkle, Detective Swartz, and Detective Baker responded to a domestic disturbance in the Windsor area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jinchao Li, age 41, of Windsor, for domestic assault 2nd degree and kidnapping 2nd degree. Li was placed on a 24-hour investigative hold. Li allegedly grabbed the victim by the hair and placed his hand on the victim’s neck. When the victim tried to leave, Li allegedly grabbed the victim and dragged them back inside. Later that day, the Henry County Prosecutor’s Office filed formal charges, and a warrant was issued for domestic assault 3rd degree and kidnapping.

Harrisonville welcomes new police officers

 


On Friday, three new officers were welcomed to the Harrisonville Police Department- Officers Mayo, Mullikin, and Stillman graduated from the Cass County Sheriff's Office Regional Training Academy on Wednesday night and were sworn in at HPD. We are very excited to have them join us and please welcome them to this great community!

Video: Harrisonville Board of Aldermen meeting last night


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