Final write in results for the Bates County General Municipal Election (unofficial)

 We spoke with Jami Page, Bates County Clerk just minutes ago and here are the final (unofficial) write in results!

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Alert from City of Archie

 

Alert from City of Archie: Water Leak Repair

Date: Apr 09, 2025

Update:

Residents:  Due to complications on the water line repair planned for today, the repair will now be done on Thursday, April 10, 2025.  Beginning at 8:00AM, this will affect the area north of Redwood Street and west of the Railroad tracks.  Once water is shut off, the repair will be made and water will be restored as soon as possible. Please contact City Hall (816-293-5601) with any questions.

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Joyce Elaine Cox, age 78 of Nevada

Joyce Elaine Cox, 78 of Nevada, Mo passed away April 6^th, 2025, at Nathan Richards Nursing Home in Nevada, MO.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Hume Christian Church in Hume, Missouri.  There will be no visitation.  Burial will follow in East Liberty Cemetery near Stotesbury, Missouri.  Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).  Memorial contributions may be made to Life Church Nevada Building Fund.  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Joyce was born on May 29^th, 1946, to Edward Clayton and Jessie Marie Moberly in Ft Scott, KS.  She graduated from Hume High School in 1964 and was married, to this union, two children were born.  Son Michael Earl Sword in 1965 and daughter Misty Eve Sword in 1972. Joyce studied at Northwest Oklahoma State College, transferred and graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1979 with a Master of Business Administration. 

Joyce and family lived in several places, Hume, MO, Joplin, MO, Crane, MO, Commerce, OK and Schell City and Nevada, MO.  Joyce and family moved to Schell City in 1979 where she taught in Rich Hill schools for 2 years, then Schell City for 2 years, before taking employment at the Nevada Rehabilitation Center in 1984 where she retired in 2002. 

Joyce married Abe Cox in 1994.  That same year they owned and operated 71 Motel in Nevada, MO until 2001.  While Joyce was retired, she continued to worked part time at Renwick Insurance Agency and Bon Voyage Travel in Nevada, MO.

Joyce had a love for the world around her. She was always immersed in a good book, letting her imagination roam freely. Joyce had an interest in music and musicals.  It’s amazing that she could sing every song from every musical; it shows just how much she embraced her love for them.

Joyce had an adventurous spirit in the kitchen, always exploring new recipes and sharing the delicious results with others. And her warm, open nature made her a friend to everyone she met, sparking conversations and creating connections wherever she went.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by husband Abe Cox, Nevada, daughter Misty Bogardus and husband Tim of Schell City and son Michael Sword, Camdenton, MO.  Joyce was blessed with 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

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St. Patrick Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry April 11th

 St. Patrick Catholic Church ( Butler ) Lenten Fish Fry. Friday, April 11th. 

Serving from 5 pm until 7 pm. in the church basement hall. 

Adults $12.00 

children 6-12 $6.00

children 5 and under - Free 

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Unofficial Election Results April 8th

  

CITY OF HUME

ALDERMAN:

15 KENNETH G. GORDHAMER

29 ADAM SWARENS

 

CITY OF RICH HILL

MAYOR:

85 ROSE ENTRIKIN

33 TERRY BONHAM

58 JIM RAYBURN

 

NORTH WARD ALDERMAN:

66 HEIDI WALTON

SOUTH WARD ALDERMAN:

29 JESSE COWLEY

45 SCOTT TOURTILLOTT

 

CITY OF ROCKVILLE

MAYOR: 7 VOTES WRITE INS

ALDERMAN: 14 VOTES WRITE INS

 

VILLAGE OF FOSTER

BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

4 WILLIAM SHANE JACOBS

5 RICKY FISHER

 

VILLAGE OF PASSAIC

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 10      WRITE IN VOTES

 

 

 

DEEPWATER TOWNSHIP

TRUSTEE:  42 WRITE INS

BOARD MEMBERS: 79 WRITE INS

CLERK: 42  WRITE INS

 

ELKHART TOWNSHIP

TRUSTEE:

28 TERRY VANSANDT

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

27 JEFF MARKEL

25 KEVIN MILLER

 

CLERK:

29 JAY RUGG

 

QUESTION: ELKHART TOWNSHIP LEVY

18 FOR THE LEVY

15 AGAINST THE LEVY

 

GRAND RIVER TOWNSHIP

TRUSTEE:

41 CAROL GREGG

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

40 MASON MERRIFIELD

35 CHRISTOPHER GREGG

 

 

CLERK:

41 CONNIE PRUDEN

 

QUESTION: GRAND RIVER TOWNSHIP LEVY

31 FOR THE LEVY

13 AGAINST THE LEVY

 

HOWARD TOWNSHIP

TRUSTEE:

39 COLE CAMPBELL

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

41 TOM SUTCLIFFE

 

CLERK: WRITE IN 9

 

HUDSON TOWNSHIP

TRUSTEE:

20 SHAWN JOHANNIGMEIER

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

20 DONALD D. SNYDER

23 MIKE PAGE

 

CLERK:

19 MATTHEW GREEN

 

 

 

QUESTION: HUDSON TOWNSHIP LEVY

13 FOR THE LEVY

9 AGAINST THE LEVY

 

MINGO TOWNSHIP

TRUSTEE:

20 ERIC FUERST

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

20 KENT PAGE

23 PAUL JONES

 

CLERK:

22ROBIN DENNISON

 

QUESTION: MINGO TOWNSHIP LEVY

18  FOR THE LEVY

6   AGAINST THE LEVY

 

MOUND TOWNSHIP

TRUSTEE:

112  LYNN COX

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

99 KENDAL SAATHOFF

92 JIM HERTZOG

 

CLERK:

107 ALAN COX

 

QUESTION: MOUND TOWNSHIP LEVY

62 FOR THE LEVY

60 AGAINST THE LEVY

 

MT. PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

TRUSTEE: 59 WRITE INS

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

228 DAKOTA LESMEISTER

 

CLERK: 41 WRITE INS

 

QUESTION: MT. PLEASANT TOWNSHIP LEVY

130 FOR THE LEVY

193 AGAINST THE LEVY

 

NEW HOME TOWNSHIP

TRUSTEE: WRITE INS 16

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

25 TYSON BASHORE

 

CLERK: 15 WRITE INS

 

OSAGE TOWNSHIP

TRUSTEE:

167 LEONARD TOURTILLOTT

 

 

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

165 MARKE YOHE

156 KENNETH KASSNER

 

CLERK: 30 WRITE INS

 

 

WALNUT TOWNSHIP

TRUSTEE:

17 JOHN LAUGHLIN

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

15 JOSH RUSHING

18 STEVEN SCOTT SPENCER

 

CLERK:

17 DON TRELEASE

 

QUESTION: WALNUT TOWNSHIP LEVY

11 FOR THE LEVY

9 AGAINST THE LEVY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Election Results April 8th

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FROM  THE BATES COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.

 THE POLLS CLOSE AT 7PM AND PRECINCTS START

ARRIVING AROUND 7:30. 

THESE RESULTS WILL BE READ ON AIR  AS THEY ARRIVE . THIS IS

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William Noble Sentenced to Eighty-Eight Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse

William Noble, 44 formerly of Clinton, has been sentenced to a total of eighty-eight years in prison for forcible sodomy, three counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree, and two counts of incest. 

The charges stem from an investigation done by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. A report was made in 2024 regarding sexual abuse that had occurred in the home of William Noble in Henry County during the early to mid 2000s. Throughout the investigation, two more victims were located and disclosed similar acts by the defendant that occurred during relatively the same time period. 

The jury trial was conducted in January 2025 in Bates County, Missouri. Henry County Prosecuting Attorney LaChrisha Gray and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Cody Johnson tried the case on behalf of the State of Missouri. Noble was represented by counsel. 

After hearing from the victims and other evidence, the jury found Noble guilty of all six counts. On April 4, 2025, Circuit Judge James Kjar held a sentencing hearing. Henry County Prosecutor Gray requested the Court sentence the defendant to life on each count of sodomy.

The Court, after considering the evidence and arguments, sentenced the defendant to twenty years on each count of sodomy and four years on each count of incest. Judge Kjar further ordered the sentences to run consecutive or commonly referred to as “stacked.” Therefore, the Court sentenced Noble to a total of eighty-eight (88) years in the Missouri Department of Corrections.

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Carla Sue McClellan, 82 of Adrian

Carla Sue McClellan, 82 of Adrian, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home in Adrian.  A visitation will be held 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler.  Memorial services will follow at 7:00 pm Thursday, also at the funeral home.  Graveside services will be held privately at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri.  Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).  Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research, American Heart Association, or the American Society.  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 Sue was born on July 27, 1942 in Yuba City, California. She was the daughter of Bill and Bea Morgan. Sue attended Central High School of Kansas City, Missouri through her sophomore year, then later obtained her GED and higher education from Florida University. She was married to Darryl Gene McClellan on November 4, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri. They built their early life in Independence, Missouri where they had 3 children; Pamela Rene, Paula Jean, and Mark Todd. In 1976 the family moved to Adrian, Missouri where she lived the remainder of her life.

Sue began her career in Dietary at Adrian Manor Nursing Home. In 1981 she was hired as the Dietary Manager for Cass Regional Medical Center. During her time at Cass she made lifelong friends and created many great memories. Sue’s passion for food and helping people carried her through her career at Cass until her retirement in December 2007.

Sue had many interests and hobbies. She was a Girl Scout Troop leader for Troop 519 for many years and the “Block Mom” for the small neighborhood they lived in. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Adrian, then later in life attended Happy Hill Church of God. She loved shopping, craft festivals, shoes, butterflies, hummingbirds and Diet Coke. You could usually find Sue in one of two places; cooking in her kitchen, or in her camper at the lake. Her most treasured times were spent with friends and family; especially during Thanksgiving.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Jerry Don and Billy J. Morgan Sr., nephew Billy J. “Butch” Morgan Jr., and son-in-law Wes Nieder. She was survived by; daughter Pamela Nieder; Paula J. McClellan; and son Mark McClellan and wife Kendra; grandchildren Jennifer Erickson and husband Mitchell, Madilyn McClellan, Trent Thompson, Taylor Thompson, Trevor Thompson, and Emily Thompson; great-grandchildren Liam Erickson, Gabriella Erickson, and Palmer Thompson; nephew James Marshall Morgan and family, and niece Jamie Yoder and husband David and family; and many other family and friends.

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Ribbon Cutting and Open House for New Clinton Airport and you're invited

 

The NEW Clinton Regional Airport Terminal is almost finished. Community support for this project, and/or the many prior projects that have lead to this point, has been greatly appreciated.  The City of Clinton and the Clinton Airport Association will host a Ribbon Cutting & Open House to celebrate the completion of the new facility.

So you’re asked to SAVE THE DATE and join the celebration to be held,

                Thursday, May 8th

• 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tour the Terminal and enjoy some light refreshments

• 11:30 AM Ribbon cutting ceremony and comments

Share this invitation with others in your organization.  More information about this event will be provided later in April.

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Summer School Enrollment Open until Friday, May 2nd

 

The Clinton School District is happy to announce that our summer school enrollment is now open until Friday, May 2nd! Please complete a new form for each student you wish to enroll.

 Dates: May 27th-June 13th. NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 26, 2025 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

 Who Can Attend: Students are able to attend if they are entering K-5th Grade NEXT school year (2025-2026). Students will be placed in the grade level they will attend next fall (August 2025).

*Students are allowed to attend even if they do not regularly attend our district, HOWEVER they cannot attend our summer school AND/THEN their home district during the same summer.

 Times: 8:00am - 2:30pm. Doors to the buildings open at 7:45am.

 Location: Students entering Kindergarten during the 25/26 school year will attend at Clinton Early Childhood Center. Students entering 1st-5th grade during the 25/26 school year will attend at Clinton Intermediate School.

 Meals: Breakfast and Lunch are FREE for all students during summer school,

 

Transportation: We will offer summer bus routes. The routes have not been released yet. Bus transportation will be set up at a later time. Please be on the lookout on our social media page, as well as the Clinton School District Facebook page for more transportation information. Any transportation questions can be directed to First Student @ (660)885-2644.

 

If you have any further questions, please contact either Henry Elementary (660)885-5585 or Clinton Intermediate School (660)885-3179.

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It's "Puzzle Time" in Cass County

 

Calling all puzzle lovers! If you would you like to refresh your puzzle collection, the Cass County Public Library’s Harrisonville Branch is hosting a puzzle exchange during the month of April to help you out with that. Bring in puzzles between April 1 and April 15 and receive a voucher to come back and shop for that same number of puzzles on Wednesday, April 16 or Thursday, April 17 (9am-5pm).

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Bring Your Camera and the Kids for a Visit with the Easter Bunny!

 

The Village of Foster is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the Foster Community Building, 1 pm Saturday, April 12^th. The Easter Bunny is scheduled to make an appearance so be sure to bring your camera, you don’t want to miss out on photos of the kids with the Easter Bunny!

That’s an Easter Egg Hunt at the Foster Community Building 1pm, Saturday, April 12th in Foster.

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DAV Chapter 67 to Meet in Robertson Hall of the Bates County Museum April 16th

 The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #67 Butler, Missouri invites all Disabled Veterans to attend their monthly meeting.

  The chapter meets the third Wednesday at 1:00 PM in the Bates County Museum on Elks Drive.     

  Their next regular meeting is April 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM.      

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Harrisonville Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Federal Prison

 

In March 2023, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, as part of the Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (WMICAC), initiated an investigation into possible child sexual abuse material.

 In May 2023, investigators served a search warrant related to this case at a residence in Harrisonville. This resulted in the arrest of Rusty Fisher Jr.

 Yesterday in the Federal Western District of Missouri, Fisher Jr. was sentenced on three counts of Production of Child Pornography. He will serve a term of 23 years in prison with 15 years of parole after the completion of his sentence, and he has been ordered to pay $33,000 in restitution.

 The initial tips in this investigation were received from the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (MOICAC).

 During the investigation, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the United States Secret Service due to the volume of evidence and potential victims outside of Missouri.

 The WMICAC Task Force is spearheaded by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and consists of personnel from agencies within Cass, Johnson, Bates, Henry, Saline, Lafayette, and Pettis counties. WMICAC is an affiliate of MOICAC.

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Fisherman Falls From Boat And Drowns On Stockton Lake

78-year-old fisherman was pronounced deceased after he fell from his boat on Stockton Lake and drowned.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 2:35 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, emergency crews were called to Stockton Lake with reports of a drowning.

When first responders arrived, they said they found a 78-year-old Pleasant Hope man had been fishing off a 2014 Phoenix 921 Pro XP when he fell into the water. He was unable to make it back into the boat or to shore.

Emergency crews said the man was pronounced deceased around 2:50 p.m. after he succumbed to the water. No further information has been released.

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