Gage Fortner Fans 11, Swipes Home in Win Over Princeton

Gage Fortner fanned 11 Princeton batters and North Harrison turned back their future football cooperative partners 3-1 Tuesday, April 21st. Tate Richardson got three hits for the Shamrocks and turned back Princeton after some anxious moments in the seventh to get the save. Kellan Craig added two hits for the Shamrocks.

Tate Richardson beat out an infield hit to start the game and stole second. Gage Fortner singled to right to score Richardson and put North Harrison up 1-0. Gage Fortner advanced to second on defensive indifference and to third on a passed ball. He later stole home to put North Harrison up 2-0.

Bowe Ussery singled to right; Kyler Kimbrough tried to throw to first to get the out, but the ball got away and Ussery took second. But Gage Fortner had his fielders’ backs as he struck out Chanse Glenn, got Mitchell Walker to ground out, and struck out Judd Henke.

North Harrison threatened again in the second, loading the bases with one out, but Tate Richardson lined out to Jack Schreffler in center and Ryker Fortner grounded into a force and no damage was done.

Princeton got more traffic in its half of the second as Jack Schreffler singled, took second on an error, and took third on a wild pitch. But consecutive strikeouts by Gage Fortner got North Harrison out of the inning.

With two outs in the third, North Harrison got its third run when Dustin Hamilton doubled and Kellan Craig singled after recovering from an 0-2 count to make it 3-0.

Princeton worked runners to second and third with two out in the third, but Fortner struck out Judd Henke to end that threat. Randy Wilson singled in the fourth with two outs for Princeton and advanced to second on a wild pitch, but Fortner struck out Brekk Illg to get out of the inning.

There were some anxious moments in the Princeton seventh as Randy Wilson and Travyn Shields reached on errors and Bowe Ussery singled to load the bases with one out. Chanse Glenn struck out for the second out, but Mitchell Walker singled to score Wilson to make it 3-1. But Judd Henke flied out to Ryker Fortner to end the game.

 

Dylan Smith Wins Long Jump as Tiger Boys Finish Strong Second at Tarkio

Dylan Smith won the Long Jump Friday as the Worth County boys finished a strong second behind Mound City. Mound City had 112 points. Worth County had 96, East Atchison 93, Platte Valley 52, Albany 42, North Andrew 39, South Holt 39, Rock Port 36, Craig 30, North Nodaway 19, and Nodaway Valley 13.

Dylan got a personal best in the Long Jump with a leap of 5.97 meters, nearly breaking the six meter barrier.

In other boys results, the Tigers got Cole Ruby back, and he ran in the 100, taking second with a personal best of 11.65. Andrew Griffin was eighth with a personal best time of 12.20. Lucas Frisch was second in the 110 Hurdles with a time of 16.38. Mason Hiatt was fifth with a personal best of 18.23. Lucas Frisch won the 300 Hurdles with a season best time of 41.47. Brock Healy was third with a personal best time of 46.54.

The 4x200 relay team of Brayden Combs, Wyatt Hill, Dylan Smith, and Jordan Dannar was second with a time of 1:40.63.

Bo Collins was third in the Shot Put with a throw of 13.02 meters. Bo Collins was fourth in the Discus with a throw of 38.03 meters. Ethan Lininger was fifth with a personal best throw of 35.58 meters. Wyatt Hill was fifth in the Javelin with a throw of 37.43. meters.

Andrew Griffin was tied for first in the High Jump with a height of 1.78 meters. Brayden Combs was second in the Pole Vault with a personal best height of 3.51 meters. Wyatt Hill was fourth with a personal best height of 3.09 meters.

In addition to his win in the Long Jump, Dylan Smith was third in the Triple Jump with a distance of 11.74 meters. Brock Healy was fifth with a distance of 11.33 meters.

For the girls, Rock Port ran away with the meet with 165 points. Mound City had 119, East Atchison 78, Albany 76, South Holt 43, Worth County 32, Platte Valley 29, North Andrew 17, and North Nodaway 3.

Keira Hardy was fourth in the 100 with a personal best time of 13.36. Keira was second in the 200 with a time of 28.47.

The 4x100 team of Keira Hardy, Audrey Runde, Kristen Tracy, and Megan Tracy was second with a personal best time of 54.08.

Audrey Runde was fourth in the Discus with a personal best throw of 30.88 meters. Megan Tracy was second in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.60 meters.

 

 

Tiger 4x100 Team Sets Meet Record at Tiger Relays; Boys Win

The Worth County boys track team set a meet record in the 4x100 at the Tiger Relays Tuesday, April 21st. The team of Lucas Frisch, Bo Collins, Jordan Dannar, and Andrew Griffin won with a time of 45.23. It was a personal best for the Tiger squad.

For the boys, Worth County ran away with the meet with 94 points. Stanberry had 60, Gallatin 55, Rock Port and South Harrison 53, North Harrison 39, Maysville 37, East Atchison 34, NEN 27, North Andrew 22, King City 22, DeKalb 22, Pattonsburg 17, South Holt 13, North Nodaway 12, Platte Valley 12, Albany 10, Nodaway Valley 6, and North Daviess 1.

In other results for the boys, Lucas Frisch was third in the 100 with a personal best time of 11.75. Bo Collins was fifth in the 200 with a personal best time of 24.13. Andrew Griffin also got a personal best with a time of 25.31. Lucas Frisch won the 110 Hurdles with a time of 16.39. Mason Hiatt was fifth with a time of 19.84. Lucas Frisch won the 300 Hurdles with a time of 43.29. Brock Healy was third with a time of 46.75.

Bo Collins was third in the Shot Put with a throw of 13.99 meters. Coly Ruby got a personal best with a throw of 11.02 meters. Bo Collins was fourth in the Discus with a personal best throw of 40.11 meters. Ethan Lininger was sixth with a throw of 34.51 meters. Wyatt Hill was third in the Javelin with a throw of 37.41 meters.

Andrew Griffin won the High Jump with a personal best height of 1.85 meters. Mason Hiatt got a personal best with a height of 1.60 meters. Brayden Combs was second in the Pole Vault with a height of 3.35 meters. Wyatt Hill was fifth with a height of 3.05 meters. Jordan Dannar was fourth in the Long Jump with a personal best jump of 6.30 meters. Dylan Smith was third in the Triple Jump with a jump of 12.05 meters. Brock Healy was sixth with a personal best of 11.63 meters.

For the girls, Rock Port had 126, South Harrison 86, Albany 79, Stanberry 75.33, Maysville 57, East Atchison 35.33, Pattonsburg 28, Union Star 17, Platte Valley 17, South Holt 16, Gallatin 14, King City 13, DeKalb 10.33, Worth County 5, North Andrew 4, North Harrison 4, and East Harrison 1.

The 4x100 team of Keira Hardy, Audrey Runde, Kristen Tracy, and Megan Tracy was sixth with a time of 55.36. Laura Hansen got a personal best in the Shot Put with a throw of 8.04 meters. Haley Russell got a personal best with a throw of 7.76 meters. Audrey Runde was fourth in the Discus with a throw of 27.55 meters.

 

Liberty Moore 1993-2026

Liberty Ann Moore, known lovingly as Libby, Lib, and Loo, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the young age of 32. Born July 10, 1993, Liberty lived loudly and without apology. Her presence filled every room with light, laughter, and a joy that lingered long after she left.

Liberty was a devoted mother to her three children, Silas (14), Charlie (13), and Destiny (10). Being their mother was one of the greatest loves and deepest commitments of her life. She poured herself into them with unwavering devotion and a deeply expansive heart.

She is survived by her mother, Randijo Barnett; her father, Rex Moore; her stepmother, Rachel Moore; her grandmother, Annette; her siblings, Todd (Sarae) Moore, Jetta (Wesley) Murray, Ashle (Jeff) Kramer, Tn Moore, Payton Bodle, Landen Moore, and Ryker Moore; as well as her step-siblings Dylan, Emily, and Kaleb (Molly). She is also survived by a number of beloved nieces and nephews who adored her.

To know Liberty was to experience joy. She brought laughter that filled spaces, honesty that grounded people, and a freedom of expression that encouraged others to be fully themselves. She was, in every sense, true to her name: Liberty.

A private family memorial will be held. A celebration of life will be announced and will take place at a later date.

Her absence leaves an ache that words cannot fully hold, but her presence remains in the lives she shaped, the children she loved, and the many who will carry her memory forward. 

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri

 

John Freeman 1943-2026

John Lynch Freeman, 83, of Gardner, Kansas formerly of Maryville passed away on April 9, 2026, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Olathe, Kansas.

John was born on January 13, 1943, in Hopkins, Missouri to Lawrence and Helen (Lynch) Freeman. He was a 1961 graduate of North Nodaway High School and was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. During his life he worked at several businesses, including Pamida, Places Department Store, Conoco in Olathe and a parts driver for Auto Zone.

He married Sharon L. Ashford on February 6, 1964. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children, Michael Freeman and Lori Webb; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Elizabeth “BJ” Lewis and brother, Lawrence “Butch” Freeman.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 2nd  from 10:00 am to 12 noon at Price Funeral Home. A private family burial will follow at White Oak Cemetery in Pickering, Missouri. 

 

Denver to Get New Sign

The Village of Denver will get a new sign in the park. It will be installed by Worth County grad Jason Davidson, who owns a sign shop. All but $50 of the cost will be paid for by private donations. The City Council approved the sign at its most recent meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd.

Discussion was had on park/square improvement, sidewalks, flowers around the new sign,, a horse tiedown alongside the park, gravel, the proposed Tulip Festival, donations for the sign, and road spray for dust. The village voted against ordering gravel at this time.

Volunteers were lines up for mowing the park. Volunteers need to sign liability waivers before mowing the park; the village’s liability coverage will not cover people who are injured mowing.

The next meeting will be held on May 27th at 9:00 am at Nature’s Cure, 610 Mill Street, Denver.

 

Worth County Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting May 18th

The Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments (NWMO RCOG) is hosting the first gathering in a series of meetings focusing on the 5-year update for Worth County’s Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Kickoff meeting will be held Monday, May 18th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at the Grant City Golf Clubhouse, 409 East 1st, Grant City, MO. All interested citizens and public officials of Worth County are invited to attend.

Worth County is susceptible to many types of natural hazards. Tornadoes, winter storms, and flooding have shaped the landscape, history, and economy of the county. Hazard mitigation planning is the process of developing sustained actions to reduce or eliminate the long-term risks associated with these potential disasters. The plan, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the communities of Worth County, will utilize a committee of first responders, elected officials, and public volunteers to gather community- and county-specific information. The Hazard Mitigation Plan, currently under revision by the County and NWMO RCOG, is a requirement to access federal mitigation funds in the event of a natural disaster. The Committee will discuss existing hazards, community profiles, and the general plan update process.

An RSVP is requested for anyone planning to attend. Please contact Kirk Kopper (solid@nwmorcog.org) at the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments with questions and RSVPs.