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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Accident results in minor injuries for Arkansas driver
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Obituary - Joan Jeraine Koehn
Joan Jeraine Koehn, 93, Nevada, MO, (formerly of Walker) passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Living Faith Mennonite Church in Walker, MO. Interment will follow in the Living Faith Mennonite Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Living Faith Mennonite Church.
Memorials are suggested in her name to the Living Faith Mennonite School Library c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
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Tuesday local volleyball scores
Jasper 0
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Obituary - Phillip Alan Dickerson
Phillip Alan Dickerson, 69, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the University Health Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.
A complete obituary and service information will be added when it becomes available, courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Bates County Memorial Hospital Names Forest Davenport, October Employee of the Month
Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Forest Davenport as the October Employee of the Month in honor of his outstanding work ethic, positive attitude and dedication to BCMH.
Forest is a member of the BCMH Housekeeping Department and has been a valued employee for more than 10 years. His hard work and commitment help keep BCMH clean, comfortable and welcoming for patients, visitors and employees. Through his attention to his work and willingness to help wherever needed, Forest plays an important role in creating a positive environment for everyone who walks through the doors of BCMH.
“Forest is very hardworking and always willing to help,” a nominating coworker stated. “He consistently goes above and beyond to keep BCMH clean, comfortable and welcoming. Forest always has a positive attitude, never complains and is great to work around.”
Forest’s kindness, dependability and pride in his work make him a valued member of the BCMH team. While much of his work takes place behind the scenes, Forest’s dedication makes a difference every day and is felt throughout the hospital.
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Free Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness workshop coming to Harrisonville Oct. 20
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Ribbon cutting held at Adrian Schools
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Monday local volleyball scores
Warsaw (14-3) 0
Cole Camp (17-4-2) 3
NE Vernon County (1-17) 0
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