Camden Mossburg Fans 15 in Pattonsburg’s First Win

Pattonsburg had been reeling following the breakup of its cooperative with Gilman City. They fell 13-0 in a non-competitive game with Gallatin. They played a full game, but lost 8-2 to Polo. They couldn’t buy a run against Braymer as they lost 2-0. But they finally came through against Stanberry as Camden Mossburg carried the Panthers on his shoulders, fanning 15 Stanberry batters  and picking off three more before running out of pitches with two outs to go. Collin Mason managed to finish off the game to preserve the 5-1 win.

The Panthers manufactured a run in the top of the first as Reagan Coin reached on an error. Aden Woodward grounded out and Coin made it all the way from first to third. Drake Sperry grounded out to score Coin to make it 1-0.

Sam Simbro tried to answer for Stanberry in its half of the first, getting a single, but Mossburg promptly picked him off.

A costly miscue handed Pattonsburg some more runs in the third. With one out, Brayden Watkins reached on a dropped third strike after the ball got away from the catcher, allowing Pattonsburg to turn the lineup over. Watkins stole second. Reagan Coin grounded out as Watkins took third. Aden Woodward walked to keep the inning alive and then Watkins successfully stole home to make it 2-0 as Woodward took second on defensive indifference. Drake Sperry singled to score Woodward to make it 3-0 and took second on the throw home. Mossburg singled to score Sperry to make it 4-0.

Jaxon Baker walked to start the Stanberry third, but Mossburg got his second pickoff to erase him.

Collin Mason doubled to center to start the Pattonsburg fourth. Jeremy Pittsenbarger reached on a dropped third strike as Mason took third. Pittsenbarger advanced to second on defensive indifference. Reagan Coin walked. Drake Sperry singled to make it 5-0.

Mossburg got his third pickoff in the Stanberry sixth to erase a Panther error.

Luke Phipps greeted Collin Mason with a base hit to score Vincent Smithson after Mossburg had run out of pitches. But Mossburg got a groundout and a strikeout to close out the game.

 

Lance Runde Pitches Bluejays to Win Over Wildcards

Reece Gray pitched a gem Thursday as the Northeast Nodaway Bluejays got their third win of the year, a 3-1 gem over Stewartsville/Osborn. He only allowed one hit and he walked three and struck out six in the win and worked around three errors. Northeast only got four hits, but it was just enough to win the game for them. They are now within one win of last year’s total of four. He only needed 89 pitches to get the win.

The Bluejays jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but ran its way out of many more. Jordan Dannar walked and stole second. Lance Runde singled to left and Dannar scored to make it 1-0. Reece Gray was hit by a pitch. Jace Burns walked to load the bases. Brock Healy flied out to center; Lance Runde tagged up and scored, but Reece Gray tagged up and tried to advance to third, but was thrown out. Wyatt Scadden reached on a dropped third strike and Bentin Roberts walked, but Jace Burns tried to advance on a passed ball and was tagged out for the third out. Those two plays gave the Wildcards hope, and they were able to stay in the game against Northeast despite having only one win so far.

The Wildcards got one run back to make it 2-1 in the third, taking advantage of a pair of Bluejay errors. But Reece Gray got the run back for the Bluejays in their half of the third when he doubled to center. Jace Burns singled him home to make it 3-1.

In the Wildcard fourth, Ryan Orta led off the inning with a walk, only for catcher Brady O’Connell to throw him out stealing.

Nobody mounted a serious threat to score the rest of the game. Shortstop Reece Gray gave up an error to start the seventh, but he had a short memory as he turned a 6-3 double play to end the game.

 

Camden Griffith, Alex Young Power Hawks to Fourth Win

Camden Griffith and Alex Young powered Gilman City’s baseball team to its fourth win, a 14-4 triumph, and made the long bus ride home worthwhile. Both had two hits and Young drove in four runs and Griffith three more.

When the Hawks were scrambling to find games with two weeks notice, they had to take what they could get. Green City had been a perennial powerhouse for many years, but the Gophers have fallen on hard times this year and have not won a game this year after having gone 17-8 the year before. They came into the game with 12 players, eight of which are freshmen and sophomores.

Parker Holcomb started off the game with a single and Mason Preston walked. They pulled off a successful double steal of second and third, and Camden Griffith flied out to make it 1-0. Alex Young walked and then Mason Preston scored on a balk to make it 2-0 as Young took second. Jace Estrada walked and Dustin Ward walked as well. Carter Robertson reached on an error as Alex Young scored to make it 3-0. Estrada took third and Ward second. Andrew Young walked to force in a run. Dakota Meringa walked to force in another run. Mason Preston singled to make it 6-0. Camden Griffith singled to make it 7-0. Alex Young singled to make it 9-0 before Green City could finally get out of the inning.

An error let in a Gopher run in the bottom of the first, but the Hawks had an unusual double play to get out of the inning. With runners on first and second, Carter Robertson handled a ground ball at second base, threw to third, and the Hawks threw back to second to get out of the inning.

Carter Robertson singled to start the Hawk second. Andrew Young grounded out to move him to second, and Dakota Meringa doubled to right field to score Robertson to make it 10-1. Parker Holcomb drew a nine-pitch walk, fouling off four pitches in the process. Mason Preston popped out, but Camden Griffith doubled to left to score Meringa to make it 11-1 as Holcomb took third. Alex Young singled to left to score Griffith and Holcomb. Jace Estrada doubled to score Young to make it 14-1.

The Hawks are at 4-0, but their Achilles heel this year has been struggling to finish off games. They were seemingly in control at King City before the Wildkats put together a frantic rally to make it interesting. And the Gophers put together a frantic rally in the bottom of the fifth to plate three runs before the Hawks finally got out of the inning and went home early.

In the Gopher third, they got traffic on the bases with two outs, only for catcher Mason Preston to pick a runner off second to end the inning. Preston threw a runner out stealing in the fourth inning to erase an error. Preston got his second pickoff of the day, this time as a pitcher, in the fifth inning to help preserve the ten run margin.

 

 

Sheridan Awards Mowing Bid

The City of Sheridan, at its regular council meeting Monday, April 6th, awarded the mowing bid to Kenny Gladman at $150 per mow. Derek Fletchall bid $205 per mow, and Troutwine Lawncare bid $300 per mow.

The city is bidding out a project to put a tin roof over the existing roof on the ag shed.

The county is planning to put rock on 6th Street at the western edge of town this year. The county gravels such city roads when they need them to access county roads.

The city will not be oiling the streets this year due to the expense.

The city received complaints about a vicious dog that had gotten loose and had bitten someone and was terrorizing children.

The council approved a request to put Children at Play signs on 6th Street.

The community building will host two weddings in May; they are Sandy Dyer and Dustin Rowen and Sadie Dye and Jacob Caddenhead.

 

 

City of Ravenwood Lists Accomplishments, Goals

The City of Ravenwood, on a window sign, listed accomplishments from last year and goals for this year. Among the accomplishments listed:

—Leveling and reseeding along water lines;

—Fixing a sewer line problem along Sobotka’s;

—Building a new shelter house at the Park; the old one is being used for storage;

—Fixing the north wall of City Hall;

—Purchasing a new sewer backhoe and trading in the old.

Among the goals for this year include:

—Complete ceiling and wiring for the new shelter house;

—Fix a water issue at the Post Office;

—Fix a water issue at Bill Stephenson’s;

—Fix a street by Spire’s;

—Repair the fence at the lagoon;

—Redo the “Welcome to Ravenwood” sign;

—Redo the War Memorial.

The Google car came through town. They are remapping.

The city got a 36’ tube which they hope will resolve the water issue near the Post Office.

Discussion was had on wiring the park shelter house and where to put the Christmas decorations, which are currently stored at the old City Hall.

The city shut off two customers for nonpayment. Discussion was had on late water payments. After three months, disconnection is automatic and a reconnection fee applies. “It’s different if you’re out because of medical reasons. It’s a matter of people not wanting to pay,” said councilmember Kyla Henry.

Several trees on city property need to be trimmed.

Jerry Lager reported that he adjusted the water dispenser to where it will yield 45 gallons for a quarter instead of 50. A pump seized up at the water plant and will need to be replaced.

The city received a citizen complaint about neighbors. Three of them were seeing their properties get progressively worse. There were complaints about a stray dog and noise.

There was one violation for building without a permit. Ravenwood requires a permit for building new structures.

During the March meeting, Bill Stephenson came to the council meeting to ask why rates had been raised and asked why the water issues near his place were not fixed.

The lawn mower was taken to be fixed.

The city received two street bids. The city went with Mid-American Road Builders.

There was a leak at the Community Building.

The city interviewed four different people for the city maintenance worker. They named Jerry Lager to the position, and he accepted.

A repair to the backhoe cost $1,870.

The city fixed a thermostat at the old City Hall.

 

 

Ronald McIntyre 1951-2026

Ronald Roland McIntyre, 74, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2026. Born on September 7, 1951, in Maryville, Ronald grew up on a farm in Quitman, Missouri, where the values of hard work and simple living were instilled in him early. It was those same values — along with a deep faith and a love for his family — that defined every chapter of his life.

After growing up in Quitman, Ronald found the love of his life in Brenda, and on June 11, 1971, the two were married, beginning a partnership that would last 54 wonderful years. Together they built a home and raised three children who were, without question, the pride of his life.

He farmed the land for 15 years before joining MFA, where he served for 18 years until his retirement. Whether in the field or behind a counter, he was a man who gave his best to everything he did.

His faith was the cornerstone of his life. Ronald was a devoted deacon at Laura Street Baptist Church, where he also led an adult Sunday school class for many years. Those who knew him well knew that his heart for God ran deep and showed in the way he lived and loved.

When he wasn't working or serving his church, Ronald could often be found fishing or hunting, tapping his foot to good music, or out on the dance floor. But nothing brought him more joy than his family — especially making it to every grandchild's activity he possibly could. He had a gift for giving anyone within arm's reach a hard time, and they loved him all the more for it.

Ronald is preceded in death by his father, Milford Roland McIntyre; his mother, Phyllis Jean McIntyre; and his brother, Brad McIntyre.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Brenda McIntyre; his son, Phillip (Marcie) McIntyre of Ravenwood, Missouri; his daughters, Stephanie (Parke) Lucas of Plainfield, Indiana, and Jeanne Adwell of Maryville; his grandchildren, Dante Keys, McKenzie Ross, Corbin Lucas, Delainey McIntyre, Dylan McIntyre, and Preston Adwell; his sister, Sherry (Charlie) Gastineau of Hamilton; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri, where the family will receive friends from 9:30-11 AM prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorials to the donors choice in Ron’s name.

Ronald McIntyre was a farmer, a deacon, a dancer, a fisherman, and a devoted family man. He was, by every measure, one of the good ones.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hann Funeral Home, Grant City, Missouri.

 

 

Harper Anderson 2011-2026

Harper Reece Anderson, 14, of King City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by her family.

Harper was born on August 30, 2011 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Ryan and Mallory (Hutchcraft) Anderson. She grew up in King City and was a 8th grade student at King City R-1 School. She was very active in school, church, and community activities. She was an academic letter winner at the King City High School and a member of the King City FCCLA. She was active on the basketball and softball teams and was an exceptional athlete. She was also on the King City track team and was a record holder on the 110 meter hurdles.

Harper loved going on vacations, the swimming pool, being out in the sunshine, and enjoying a Mountain Dew. She was always smiling and had the most beautiful smile that would light up a room. But most of all, Harper loved her family and friends and being the big sister to Hallie and Nash.

Harper was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Jimmie and Jean Hutchcraft, Jim Black, Theresa Anderson, Ed Cloud, and Evelyn Barnes. She is survived by her father, Ryan Anderson; mother, Mallory Anderson and Tristan Myers; siblings, Hallie Anderson and Nash Myers; grandparents, Ray and Robin Veale, Preston and Julie Hutchcraft, Anthony and Beth Bish, Greg Anderson and Susan Anderson, and Jeff and Angie Myers; great grandparents, Margaret Black, Mel Anderson, Russ and Lois Ahrens, and Teresa Cloud; and extended family, Troy and Amber Hutchcraft, Isabela, Alex, Cannon, and Rhemy Hutchcraft, Jarrod and Hayley Hutchcraft, Brock, Blakely, Blaze, Henry, and Hudson Hutchcraft, Chris Anderson, Maddie Anderson, Corvette and Emily Way, Walker and Wyndham Way, Aaron Anderson, Daniel and Keri Bennett, Dayton Bennett, Josiah and Emily Glise, Landon Hanson and Jolleen Glise, and Tucker and Madi Myers.

A visitation was held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at King City R-1 School, 300 N. Grand, King City, MO 64463. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the school. Burial followed in the King City Cemetery. Memorials and contributions are suggested to the King City School in memorial of Harper Anderson. Online condolences can be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.