Addison Milligan Carries Shamrocks to 9-5 Win

Addison Miligan carried North Harrison to its second win, a 9-5 win over Hamilton Monday, September 21st. Milligan had two doubles and four RBI's in the win and scored one run herself.

The game took on all of the intensity of previous battles between the Shamrocks and the Hornets in 2017 and 2020, when they were two of the top softball teams in the area. North Harrison played errorless ball in the win, while Hamilton only committed one.

Besides Milligan, Ava Rinehart had three hits, Lani Briggs two, Hali Smith two, and Raegan Hogan two. Ava Rinehart and Raegan Hogan also had doubles. Hali Smith had a triple. Addison Milligan, Ava Rinehart, and Lani Briggs had steals. Ava Rinehart threw a runner out stealing.

North Harrison scored two in the first, one in the third, three in the fifth, and three in the seventh for the win. 

Ava Rinehart Drives In Four as Shamrocks Win Third

Ava Rinehart drove in four runs as North Harrison beat Mercer 15-4 Monday to post its third win of the season. She had a double and a triple in the outburst, scored three runs, and stole a base. 

Lani Briggs had three hits for the Shamrocks. Hali Smith, Raegan Hogan, Kathryn Parkhurst, and Becca Welling all had two. Addison Milligan had two steals and Lani Briggs one. 

Hali Smith pitched all seven innings, giving up three walks, six hits, and striking out 11. Her team played solidly behind her, only committing one error.

North Harrison scored one in the first, one in the second, and five in the third to build up a 7-0 lead. Mercer got on the board in the fourth to make it 7-1. North Harrison plated one in the fifth, but Mercer answered with three in the bottom of the fifth to make it 8-4. North Harrison added on in the late innings, getting two in the sixth and five in the seventh to seal the win. All five runs in the seventh came with two out. 

Fall Forum Seeks to Reverse Worth County Population Decline

A fall forum will be held Monday, October 26th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Grant City Golf Clubhouse. Discussion will be held on ways to reverse the county's population decline, which has been ongoing since 1900, when the population was at around 9,600. 

The discussion will include findings from the recent Maximize Northwest Missouri survey, which focused on why people choose to stay, why people choose to leave, and why people choose to return to Northwest Missouri. 

Hosted by Worth County Extension and Maximize Northwest Missouri, the forum will give participants an opportunity to review local data, share experiences, and help identify priorities for future community action. 

The forum is free and open to the public. 

Hopkins Council Hires Maintenance Worker, Proceeds on Condemnation

The Hopkins City Council, at their meeting Monday, voted to hire Paul Drudge for a part-time laborer for $15 an hour for $30 per week. They will consider promoting him to full time and giving him a raise in Spring. The vote was unanimous.

The city is proceeding with condemnation of the trailer located next to Rick's Country Shoppe. The city received a letter from Jim Wiederholt stating the trailer in question had been inspected by him and tagged as unlivable. The letter gave a list of corrections to be made within 30 days, or the structure will be demolished. All repairs or demolition must proceed continuously without unnecessary delay and be completed within 60 days of receipt, but no later than December 10th.

Chris Bird reported he will have to rent a lift to finish trimming the trees, since the one previously borrowed will not be available for a while. 

Deena Poynter gave an update on what she has gotten completed along with what still needs to be done on an infrastructure grant along with a demolition grant. 

The city received an email from attorney Taryn Henry stating she would need copies of each complaint of property along with pictures in order to move further after a letter is sent from the city with length of time to correct violations. Discussion was also held on what it would take to get delinquent bill liens placed on property tax bills to be collected at the time of tax payment instead of when property is sold.

Makayla Crater and Megan Hersh presented plans to the council for wanting to have a street dance at some point. Discussion was held on drafting a resolution similar to the Hopkins Picnic. The council repealed an ordinance from 1924 that prohibited students of North Nodaway from attending dances in public from the start of school to the end of school.

Chris Bird presented the council with the need of a second city truck. He found a 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD with a dump bed already installed for $26,900. The city will pursue more information.

Megan Hersh and Makayla Crater presented plans to have a trunk or treat event on October 31st. It will include hay rides, a bonfire, outdoor games, and an outdoor movie. It would be located on Third Street and be held at the Community Building in the event of inclement weather. The council voted to draft a resolution for the event.

The city received three complaints. The first was from residents with a hole in their yard from where the sewer on the city's side of the line had been fixed, but the hole had never been covered. The city will get it fixed within the next few weeks. The second complaint was regarding dogs not on leashes and attacking their dog. The city will send a letter of violation. The third was regarding a dog getting into the trash. The city took no action, as they did not have enough information. 

Addie Iddings Fans 13 Bobcats; Pattonsburg Posts Two Shutout Wins

Addie Iddings had dominant pitching performances in Pattonsburg's last two games, as the Panthers posted back to back shutouts. She had 13 innings pitched, gave up only four hits, walked only two batters, and struck out 21 in the wins. Pattonsburg posted identical 12-0 wins over Mercer on Tuesday, September 29th and against Braymer on Monday, October 5th. 

Against Mercer, Jayden Goble went deep to carry Pattonsburg. She went three for three with a double and a home run, falling one triple short of the cycle. She also stole a base. Addie Iddings had four hits. Isabella Burger had three. Kaitlyn Estes and Rosalyn Cameron had doubles. Besides Goble, Cheyenne Miller had two steals and Kiara Tucker one. Pattonsburg had three in the first, one in the second, three in the fourth, and five in the sixth.

Against Braymer, Pattonsburg got 12 hits and played errorless ball behind Iddings. Jayden Goble, Addie Iddings, and Vanessa Weigand had two hits. Addie Iddings, Carlie Pittsenbarger, Kaitlyn Estes, Rosalynn Cameron, and Vanessa Weigand all had doubles. Jayden Goble had 2 steals. Cheyanne Miller, Emsleigh McCrary, and Rosalyn Cameron each had one. 

Tenley Griffith Fans 16 in Hawk Win

Tenley Griffith fanned a career-high 16 batters Monday, September 28th as Gilman City beat Braymer 9-2 for its second straight win. They scored two in the third, one in the fourth, three in the sixth, and three in the seventh to get the win. They had errorless ball in the field.

Griffith carried the Hawks with her bat as well, getting four hits in four tries, scoring three and driving in three. Alli Burke, Kayleece Puls, and Avery Chadwick had two hits each. Gilman City had 11 hits for the night. 

Alli Burke and Tenley Griffith doubled for the Hawks. Griffith tripled, and was a home run short of the cycle. 

The Hawks also won the next night, dropping Grundy County 17-2. They scored 12 in the first, three in the second, and two in the third to get the win. Nova Smith and Emmery Smith had three hits each. Tenley Griffith had two, and Emily Chalfant had two. Emily Chalfant, Nova Smith, and Tenley Griffith had doubles. Tenley Griffith had a home run. Avery Chadwick, Kameron Mars, and Kayleece Puls each stole a base in the win. 

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for October 7th, 2026

On September 23^rd, Colby Chapman (27) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Jay Hemenway. Defendant must make $300 payment to Law Enforcement Restitution Fund.

On September 28^th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Kristen Milum (42) of Altamont alleging Attempted Burglary (Felony). Bond was denied.

On September 28^th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Benjamin Hacking (48) of Gallatin and Mary Hacking (45) of Gallatin alleging Child Abuse (Felony), three counts Endangering the Welfare of a Child, two counts Kidnapping, and Domestic Assault. Bond was set at $25,000, cash only. Defendants may have no contact with victims, witnesses, each other, or leave the State of Missouri.

On September 29^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Cecilio Paz-Serafin (33) of Mexico pleaded guilty in Federal Court to a charge of Illegal Reentry. The defendant had previously been deported in 2024.

On September 29^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Douglas Dockery (44) of Springfield was sentenced to one year in Federal Prison for Felon in Possession of Firearm followed by three years supervised release by Judge Beth Phillips.

On September 30^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Jimmy Joe Culbertson (68) of Callaway County (MO) had pleaded guilty in Federal Court to two counts Production of Child Pornography and one count Possession of Child Pornography. The defendant had been a police officer for more than 24 years.

On September 30^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Tomas Paxtor-Paxtor (29) of Guatemala had pleaded guilty in Federal Court to Illegal Reentry. The defendant had previously been deported in 2024.

On September 30^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Lonnie Dean (52) of Springfield pleaded guilty in Federal Court to a charge of Felon in Possession of Firearm.

On September 30^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Tanner Breece (28) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Federal Court to Felon in Possession of Firearm.

On September 30^th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Christopher Hall (59) of Prairie Village (KS) alleging DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On September 30^th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Daniel Douglas (53) of Bethany alleging DWI and No Seat Belt.

On September 30^th, the Bethany Republican-Clipper reported that a 16-year-old male rearended a school bus while it was stopped in traffic dropping off kids. The driver of the truck received minor injuries, and his vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries to any of the children on the bus.

On October 1^st, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Doris Nunn (50) of Jamesport alleging DWI (Felony) and Driving While Revoked. Bond was set at $25,000, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash. Defendant must attend AA or NA twice per week. Defendant must wear GPS monitoring. House arrest required except for legal, medical, and work.

On October 1^st, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Devon Kilton (36) of Albany alleging Perjury (Felony) and Filing a False Affidavit. Bond was denied.

On October 2^nd, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Edward Vann (44) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Federal Court to a charge of Felon in Possession of Firearm.

On October 2^nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Tiffany Dykes (36) of Bethany alleging Stealing (Felony). Bond was set at $1,000, cash only. Defendant may not be within 900 feet of victim or victim’s residence.

On October 5^th, Judge Corey Herron revoked the probation of Beau Bradshaw (58) of Republic (MO) and sentenced him to five years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, to be served concurrently with a Greene County case. The defendant had been on probation in Nodaway County for Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).

On October 5^th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Derrick Clowser (47) of King City alleging Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $2,000, cash or corporate surety. Defendant may not be within 900 feet of victim or victim’s residence.

On October 5^th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Charles Kain (37) of Bethany alleging DWI (Felony, 3^rd Offense), Speeding (119 mph), and No Seat Belt. Bond was set at $25,000, cash only. Defendant must be on house arrest and wear GPS Monitoring and SCRAM devices. No driving allowed.

On October 5^th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against George Delarber (33) of Bethany alleging Domestic Assault (Felony) and Property Damage (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash only. Defendant must be on house arrest and wear GPS Monitoring and SCRAM devices. Defendant may not be within 900 feet of the victim or their residence.

On October 5^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported the indictment of four defendants alleging their involvement in a scheme involving stealing checks from a multinational corporation. Cory Sims of Bridgeport (CT) was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering. Dondre Daniels of Bridgeport (CT) was charged with Bank Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, and Aggravated Identity Theft. Christian Hill of Kansas City was charged with Bank Fraud and Money Laundering. Makhia Duncan of Des Moines was charged with Bank Fraud and Money Laundering. The indictment seeks forfeiture of the proceeds of the offenses.

On October 5^th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Colton Hibbs (35) of Gentry alleging DWI (Felony) and Driving While Suspended.

Charges listed are merely allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.