Terry Oglesby Inducted Into MIAA Hall of Fame

Terry Oglesby of Maryville, a long-time high school and college basketball official, was named into the MIAA Hall of Fame, the conference announced on its website Wednesday. He got his start officiating area basketball games, including at Worth County.

He began officiating NAIA games in 1998 and began officiating Division II and the MIAA shortly afterwards. He subsequently officiated the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, ACC, American, and Sun Belt Conferences.

He has worked 15 NCAA tournament, including each of the last five, doing regionals nine times. He’s also officiated six Final Fours and each of the last four NCAA championship games.

  

Roberta Owens Won’t Seek Reelection as Worth County Clerk

Worth County Clerk Roberta Owens told the Express Wednesday that she will not be seeking reelection as Worth County Clerk. She is retiring. She will serve out her term until January 1st.

Currently, there are no candidates who have filed for her seat. If nobody files, then Governor Mike Kehoe will appoint a replacement.

The following incumbents have filed for reelection:

Stephanie Hardy (Treasurer)

Jessica Davidson (Collector)

Amanda Gilland (Recorder)

Jubal Summers (Presiding Commissioner)

Janet Wake Larison (Prosecuting Attorney)

The filing deadline is March 31st.

 

Laythen Ebrecht Rare Bright Spot in 16-0 Stanberry Loss

North Nodaway's baseball team had every right to expect a competitive game against Stanberry. The Bulldogs came into the game at 0-2 and had not scored a run all year and were skunked 16-0 by East Atchison. They won one game last year, against North Nodaway. But none of that mattered as Stanberry scored 15 runs in the second inning and pulled away to a 16-0 win over North Nodaway. Stanberry, in its two-year history, has won two games, both against the Mustangs. 

The Mustangs gave up 13 walks, committed two errors, and uncorked five wild pitches in the carnage. Even routine return throws to the pitcher were a problem, with Stanberry scoring two runs. One happened when the ball got away, and one happened when nobody bothered to check the runner and he raced home before anyone realized what was going on.

Laythen Ebrecht was a bright spot for the Mustangs. Looking to hit every time he came up, he hit a solid single to center in the first inning and had a hard out in the third. Jackson Keho did all he could to try to get his team going. With no end in sight to the nightmarish second inning, Keho took matters into his own hand and ran down a Stanberry runner who had taken too big of a turn around first on a single and tagged him out. Stetsyn Brown, who had been struggling with first-game jitters on the mound, suddenly settled down and got the last four outs without any more damage. 

Keho tried to spark his team again in the Mustang second when he reached on an error after hustling out a ground ball. He drew a pickoff throw and escaped the rundown, making it to second safely. But he was stranded there.

Shamrocks Pull Away Late to Floor South Harrison

North Harrison broke up a 3-3 tie with two in the fifth and two in the sixth to beat South Harrison 7-3 Tuesday to run their record to 2-0. Gage Fortner tossed the first four innings, and then Tate Richardson threw the last three to secure the win. They had hits up and down the lineup, with seven different Shamrocks getting hits. 

At first, it did not look good for the Shamrocks, as Fortner walked Brysan Quinley. Quinley took second and third on a passed ball and a wild pitch. Joel McCall walked. Brody Templeton singled to score Quinley and McCall scored as well when the ball got away. It looked like South Harrison was all set up for the big inning when Ruger Johnson hit a hard shot that could have dropped in for a base hit. But the ball caromed off Gage Fortner's glove to Ryker Fortner at second, who threw Johnson out as Templeton held. Templeton took third on defensive indifference. Andrew Craig caught a pop fly for the second out. Kason King was plunked. King tried to steal second on a first and third situation, which many teams will give, but Dustin Hamilton gunned down King at second for the third out.

Shamrock center fielder Tate Richardson made two catches in the second and shortstop Wyatt Maize caught one in the South Harrison second.

With one out in the Shamrock second, Kellan Craig walked on four pitches. Landon Johnson singled to right as Craig took second. Kyler Kimbrough singled to load the bases. South Harrison nearly got out of the inning as Tate Richardson struck out for the second out. But Ryker Fortner's line drive was dropped by Gage Barclay as two runs scored to knot it up at 2.

With one on and two out in the South Harrison fourth, Kason King's shot to left was snagged by Wyatt Maize for the third out to preserve the tie.

With one out, Kyler Kimbrough hit a line drive dropped by Barclay in left and he reached second. Tate Richardson doubled to left to score Kimbrough to break the tie in the Shamrock fourth and make it 3-2.

In the South Harrison fifth, Korbin Heyle reached on an error by Wyatt Maize at short. He took second on a wild pitch and Brysan Quinley doubled him home to knot it up again at 3-3.

With one out in the Shamrock fifth, Dustin Hamilton reached on a dropped fly ball by Korbin Heyle. He stole second and Wyatt Maize singled him to third. Kellan Craig walked. Landon Johnson hit a grounder to shortstop Joel McCall. He tried to come home for the force, but Hamilton beat it out and the Shamrocks were back in front 4-3. Kyler Kimbrough struck out, but Tate Richardson singled to left to plate Maize to make it 5-3.

Kason King walked to start the sixth for South Harrison. But Thales Marshall caught hold of the first pitch, only to hit it right at Ryker Fortner at second, who doubled King off third for the final out.

Gage Fortner led off the Shamrock sixth by doubling to left field. Andrew Craig singled him home to make it 6-3. Dustin Hamilton singled Craig to second. Wyatt Maize reached on an error as Cole Hartschen (running for Craig) scored to make it 7-3. 

Tate Richardson got the first two South Harrison batters out to start the seventh, but sometimes, the third strike is the hardest to get. Brysan Quinley kept South Harrison alive with a single to left, and Joel McCall and Brody Templeton walked to bring the tying run to the plate. But Ruger Johnson struck out looking to end the game.

Dillon Drake 1992-2011

Dillon Jason Drake was born on September 23, 1992, in Creston, Iowa, to Barb (Saxton) and Deric Drake. He graduated from Mount Ayr Community High School with the Class of 2011.

After high school, Dillon worked a variety of jobs before finding his place at Mercer Motor Repair, where he worked alongside his friend Mason, doing what he did best, fixing things and helping people without ever being asked twice. Even at home, you could always find Dillon working on one of his many trucks, never quite settling for “it’s done.” He would pull one truck out just to bring another right back into the garage, always tinkering, improving, and building something better.

On May 31, 2014, Dillon married his high school sweetheart, Bailey Jo Cameron. Their story began years earlier as teenagers, and over time, they spent more of their lives together than apart. They grew up, side by side, building a relationship rooted in love, loyalty, and true partnership. Dillon held Bailey in the highest regard, always putting her first, and had a way of balancing her that brought steadiness and calm to their life together. In Diagonal, Iowa, they created a home that was steady, welcoming, and full of the kind of love that didn’t need to be loud to be known.

On January 26, 2022, Dillon gained the title that meant the most to him, Dad. With the birth of his son, Dutton Paul Drake, his world was complete. He stepped into fatherhood the same way he lived his life, patient, steady, and all in. Dutton wasn’t just his son; he was his purpose, his pride, and his greatest joy.

Dillon’s heart was always tied to the farm. It was where he felt most like himself and where his roots ran deepest. Every Saturday and Sunday, you could find him there, with Dutton right by his side, passing down not just skills, but values. From the ground up, Dillon built a herd of cattle with quiet intention, already thinking about the day his son might carry it on. It wasn’t just about the cattle; it was about legacy, hard work, and giving Dutton something to grow into.

Dillon was a steady presence in a fast-moving world. He loved deeply, gave freely, and showed up every time. If something was broken, he would fix it. If someone needed help, he was there, no hesitation, no conditions. He had a way of making people feel safe, taken care of, and never alone.

He was the best kind of uncle, the one every kid gravitated toward. The one who would play, help, build, fix, and say yes when others wouldn’t. To his nieces and nephews, Uncle Dillon wasn’t just fun; he was dependable, trusted, and so deeply loved.

To know Dillon was to know quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and a kind of love that didn’t ask for recognition. He didn’t need attention to make an impact; he simply lived it every day.

Dillon passed away March 15, 2026 as the result of an accident. He was preceded in death by his father, Deric Drake; grandparents Paul and Mickey Drake, Hazel Saxton, Larry Saxton, and Jim George; and his brother, Brad Pickering.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Bailey, and their son, Dutton; his parents, Barb (Doug) Pickering and Misty Drake; his parents-in-law, Shawn (Marty) Cameron; his sisters, Jodi (Brett) England, Tasha (Brandon) Greene, Bailea (Blake) Butler, Maddi (Jake) Bennett, and Kelsey (Michael) Williams; his brothers, Dusty Drake and Nik (Lacee) Pickering; his brother-in-law, Levi (Shelby) Cameron; and his sister-in-law, Taylor (Bradley) Bentley.

He will be forever loved by his many nieces and nephews and deeply missed by extended family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Dillon’s story is not defined by how short his time was, but by how fully he lived it, through the life he built, the love he gave, and the little boy who will grow up hearing just how great his daddy truly was.

A memorial fund has been established to the family to be decided.

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for March 25th, 2026

The lawsuits by former clerks Teddy Phipps and Kristal Judd-Bowen against the City of Hopkins were settled out of court. 

On March 17th, Kaelynn Evans (24) of Jamesport pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. She was fined $350 plus costs by Judge Micha Lea Dixon.

On March 17th, A.J. Rainey (23) of Jamesport pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. He was fined $350 plus court costs by Judge Micha Lea Dixon.

On March 17th, Stefan Loewe (23) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice. Defendant must complete SATOP and the Midwest Victim Impact Panel.

On March 17th, Samantha Hull (37) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Resisting Arrest. She was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice.

On March 17th, Michael Schneider (37) of Guilford pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to two counts of Violation of Protection Order. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice. Defendant may have no contact with the victim except by and through an attorney, filing court paperwork, or appearing to court while pursuing legal action.

On March 17th, Henry Williams (33) of Coffey pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Stealing. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Micha Lea Dixon. Defendant may have no contact with the victim. Defendant must make restitution.

On March 17th, Dusten Sloan (27) of Rayville (MO) pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Peace Disturbance and Disrupting a House of Worship. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Micha Lea Dixon. Defendant may not enter any LDS church properties. Defendant must maintain mental health and take prescribed medications. Defendant may not use marijuana, THC, or hemp.

On March 18th, Harrison County Circuit Judge Matthew Krohn recalled Shawn Perry (56) of Dubuque (IA) from the Missouri Department of Corrections and placed him on five years probation effective April 3rd.

On March 18th, Ashley Swinney (33) of King City pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), No Seat Belt, No Insurance, and No Plates. She was assessed $376 in fines and costs by Judge Rebecca McGinley.

On March 18th, Gerald Williams (45) of Kansas City failed to appear in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court on a charge of Driving While Revoked (Felony) and Speeding. A warrant was issued and bond set at $1,500, cash only.

On March 19th, the Rock Port school reported that a junior high student had been posting threatening videos to their social media. The student was taken into custody.

On March 19th, Judge Daren Adkins issued a warrant for the arrest of Christopher Thomas (24) of New Hampton following a receipt of a violation report. The defendant had been on probation on a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). The defendant faces a new charge in Harrison County alleging Assault (Felony).

On March 19th, Richard Wood (43) of West Des Moines (IA) pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), DWI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and Speeding. He was placed on five years probation by Judge Matthew Krohn. Defendant must pay $300 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund and pay $8,000 to a charitable organization in Harrison County.

On March 21st, the North Harrison Fire Department responded to three fires, including one in Worth County a few miles southwest of Allendale on a mutual aid call. Around 400 acres and a machine shed were lost in the fire. Worth County and North Harrison fire units responded again to the fire when it rekindled March 22nd.

On March 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Tracy Begley (50) of Cainsville alleging three counts Animal Abandonment.

On March 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that an 18 year old Albany driver was injured when their vehicle failed to negotiate a curve on Route ZZ between New Hampton and McFall, ran off the road, and struck a ditch.

On March 23rd, Levi Streebin admitted to a violation of probation in Nodaway County Circuit Court. He was ordered to serve 15 days shock time and continued on probation by Judge Corey Herron. The defendant is on probation for Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony). A warrant for his arrest was withdrawn.

On March 23rd, Judge Robert Rice revoked the probation of Thomas Ingersoll (32) of King City and sentenced him to 10 days in jail. The defendant was on probation for Stealing.

On March 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a Savannah driver was injured in an accident on Burr Oak Road in Nodaway County when his Peterbilt Truck ran off the side of the roadway and overturned.

On March 24th, Gentry Country Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Heather Stonebarger (56) of Union Star alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $2,000 cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant. Defendant must wear SCRAM monitoring device.

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. 

 

Community Calendar for March 25th, 2026

Community Calendar items are free of charge. To submit, email us at express@grm.net. All events are subject to change or last-minute cancelation.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Mondays (except holidays) – Worth County Commissioners meet at 9 am.

Fridays – Bedford Jam, United Christian Presbyterian Church, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Snacks and drinks available. Walk-ons are welcome. For information, call (712) 523-2282.

REGULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 25^th – Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, 10 am, Pattonsburg City Hall. Free and open to the public regardless of income.

March 25^th – North Nodaway School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

March 26^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

March 26^th – Worth County Early Bird Track Meet.

March 26^th – Public Forum on the Preservation of Rural Schools and Communities, 5:30 pm, Tarkio High School. Speakers: Duane Martin, Ed Counsel; John Rinehart from L.J. Hart; Nancy Greeley from DESE.

March 27^th – Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast, Worth County Senior Center, 7 am to 9 am. Free will donation.

March 27^th to 28^th – North Nodaway School Play, “This Murder was Staged,” Roxy Theater, 6 pm each night. Free will donation. All proceeds will go to support next year’s production.

March 27^th – Men’s Fast Pitch Softball Reunion, Shadowfax the Bar in Albany, 7:00 pm. All members of any area men’s fastpitch softball team is invited.

March 28^th – Spring into Homesteading, 9 am to 3 pm, Ridgeway High School Gym.

March 28^th – Easter Egg Cannon, Gentry Baptist Church, 10:30 am. Refreshments to follow.

March 28^th – Kirk Cemetery Annual Board Meeting, 1 pm at the cemetery.

March 28^th – Cainsville PTO Carnival. Taco supper from 4 pm to 7 pm. Cost: $5 adults. 12 and under $3. 3 and under free. Games are from 5 pm to 8 pm. Tickets are 25 cents each or 20 for $5. Auction and raffles at 8 pm.

March 28^th – Parnell Fire Department Hog Roast, 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Parnell Firehouse. Roasted hog, cheesy taters, salads, dessert, and beverages. Free will donation.

March 28^th – Trivia Night, Northwest Missouri Rural Democrats, Rose Theatre in Maryville, 6:00 pm.

March 28^th – North Harrison Prom. Theme: “A Bright Night.” Outdoor promenade 6:15 pm. Dinner 7:00 pm. Dancing until 11:00 pm.

March 28^th – Worth County Prom. Grand March 6:30 pm. Dinner and Dance 7:00 pm.

March 28^th – NEN Junior/Senior Prom. Promenade at 7:45 pm. Following the prom, an After Prom Hypnotist Show will be held from 11:30 pm to 12:30 am. Free and open to the public ages 13 and up. Free will donation.

March 29^th – Easter Egg Hunt, Orilla’s Way, 2 pm. Free and open to all kids. Sponsored by Worth County Tiny Tiger Parents as Teachers.

March 29^th – Sheridan Express Cooperative Meeting, 5 pm, Sheridan Housing Laundry Room.

March 29^th – God’s Squad, Sheridan Christian Church, 6 pm. Teens spreading the gospel through drama and music.

March 30^th – Kansas City Symphony Brass Quintet concert, Charles Johnson Theater, Northwest Missouri State, 7 pm. Free and open to the public.

April 2^nd – Michael Orr, an educator with 30 years of experience in the classroom and administration, will discuss “Establishing a Foundation in a New Classroom” at the J.W. Jones Student Union Boardroom at 7 pm. Free and open to the public. He serves as the principal of Longview Farm Elementary School in Lee’s Summit and played football under legendary Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder.

April 4^th – Gilman City Dodge Ball Tournament, Gilman City School. Free will donation biscuits & gravy breakfast at 8:00 am. Dodgeball tournament 9:00 am. Eight person teams; $80 per team. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Gilman City Track Teams. A raffle will be held during the dodgeball tournament. There will be a $200 grand prize and two $100 winners. Cost is one ticket for $10 and three for $20. A pie auction and sports drink drive will be held following the tournament. Bring a pack of sports drinks and receive an entry for a gift basket worth over $100. There will be two silent auction baskets as well.

April 4^th – The Worth County Clerk’s office will be open from 8:30 am to 12 noon for absentee voters. Bring Voter ID.

April 4^th – Sheridan Christian Church Easter Story and Candy Hunt in Sheridan Park at 5:00 pm. Meal at 5:30 pm and special Easter Eve service at 6:30 pm.

April 7^th – Municipal Election Day. Polls open at 6 am and close at 7 pm. Bring Voter ID.

April 7^th – North Nodaway Middle School Dance, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Pizza and pop will be provided by the North Nodaway Middle School Student Council. For North Nodaway students grades 6 through 8.

April 9^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

April 12^th – Fish Fry, Pickering Community Building, 11 am to 1 pm.

April 15^th – North Harrison School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm.

April 15^th --- Worth County School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

April 16^th  and 17^th – Registration and screenings for Pre-K and Kindergarten at Worth County.

April 17^th to 18^th – Mammothon 2026, Mosaic Medical Center, Albany. Breast cancer screening. April 17^th from 8 am to 8 pm. April 18^th from 8 am to noon. Appointment required. Financial help available.

April 18^th – Trade Days, Cainsville.

April 18^th – The Blockton Booster Club will have their Fish Fry on Saturday, April 18^th, 2026. Serving starts at 5:30 pm at the Blockton Community Hall.

April 19^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to fund scholarships.

April 20^th – Blood Drive, Worth County School, 12 noon to 4 pm. Sponsored by the Worth County FCCLA.

April 22^nd – Beef & Noodle Dinner, 11 am to 1 pm, Hopkins Community Building.

April 22^nd – Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation 20^th Anniversary Celebration, Mozingo Event Center, 6 pm. Keynote Speaker: Ernesto Sirolli.

April 23^rd -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

April 28^th – Blood Drive, 2 pm to 6 pm, North Harrison School Cafeteria. Sponsored by the North Harrison FBLA.

May 2^nd – Free composting class, Hundley Whaley Center, Albany, 10:30 am to 12 noon. Sponsored by the Northwest Solid Waste District.

May 9^th – Free composting class, Northwest Missouri State, Dean Hubbard Center for Innovation Room 1202, 10:30 am to 12 noon. Sponsored by the Northwest Solid Waste District.

May 9^th – Downtown Maryville Spring into Fun, 12 noon to 5 pm. Main Street from 2^nd to 5^th Street, Market Street from 2^nd to 5^th Street, 3^rd Street from Vine to Buchanan, and 4^th Street from Vine to Buchanan will be closed from 9:30 am to 7 pm.

May 15^th to 17^th – Turkey Run Flea Market and Swap Meet. 33982 State Highway NN, Hopkins. May 15^th from 12 noon to 8 pm. May 16^th from 8 am to 8 pm. May 17^th from 9 am to 3 pm. Vendor space $15 by May 8^th, $20 afterwards. Electric hookups are $25 by May 8^th, $30 afterwards. Camper hookup $45 by May 8^th, $50 afterwards. Set up May 14^th after 6 pm or Friday after 8 am. For more information, call Adam Emery (660) 541-2984 or Sarah Emery (660) 853-0141.

May 19^th – Law Enforcement Run for Special Olympics. The run portion starts on the west side of the Nodaway County Courthouse Square at 8:45 am and concludes at 10:00 am at the South Paws Veterinary Clinic parking lot. The walk portion starts at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park.

May 23rd – North Nodaway R-VI Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the North Nodaway High School gymnasium. The banquet will honor the Class of 1976 on its 50-year reunion and celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. Cost is $17 per person plus $2 alumni dues. Reservations and payment are due by May 14. For reservations contact Teresa DeMott (660-582-1086), Sue Florea (660-541-4108), or Joyce Hennegin (660-927-3682), or mail reservations and payment to Elaine Holste, P.O. Box 213, Hopkins, MO 64461 (660-562-7867). When reserving, please provide your graduation name (and current name), graduation year, mailing address, phone number, and email address.

May 30^th – Mud run at Clyde. Registration 10:00 am. Mud run starts 1 pm. Entry: $20 per class. Admission: $10. Kids 6-12 $5. Kids 5 and under free. Proceeds to the Ryan Pappert Memorial Scholarship. Sponsored by Midwest Mud Boggers.

June 1^st to 5^th – Worth County Partnership Library Summer Reading Camp, 9 am each morning. The theme is, “Red, White, and Read.” For grades PK through 6^th grade.

June 5^th to 6^th – Resound Fest, Miracle Hills Ranch, three miles south of Bethany. Free admission, community worship, and onsite camping.

June 12^th – Adam Swanson in concert at Clarinda High School, 1 pm. He is a four-time World Champion Ragtime Piano Player. Tickets are $40 and available at the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society & Museum.

June 20^th – Mike Henggeler Father’s Day Memorial Baseball Tournament, Stanberry ball fields, 8 am. Entry $150 per team; limit six teams for two divisions. First division – ages 9U to 12U. Second division – ages 13U to 16U. $150 per team. To enter, contact titletownevents@gmail.com. All proceeds will be donated directly to the Henggeler family.

June 21^st -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to the Heart of America Tractor Club.

June 27^th – Albany Rhythm & Roots Festival, 5 pm.

July 19^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Post 464 veterans programs.

August 2^nd to 6^th – American Junior Golf Association Junior Golf Tournament, Mozingo Lake. A 54-hole championship for ages 12-19.

August 16^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Cameron Veterans Home.

September 3^rd to 7^th – Northwest Missouri State Fair, Bethany.

September 20^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Sons of the American Legion Post 464.

October 18^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Post 464 membership.

November 15^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Ladies Auxiliary Unit 464.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pattonsburg Honor Rolls

GOLD HONOR ROLL

7th Grade — Eliza Shock.

Sophomores — Patrick Hartman.

Juniors — Jayden Goble.

Seniors — Kavinly Bumgarner, Annabelle Gardner.

HIGH HONOR ROLL

6th Grade — Emma Durham, Addley Hulet, Payton Mason, Kentley Plymell, Zaylee Rucker.

8th Grade — Emma Sperry.

Freshmen — Anoushka Hedrick, Gabriella Jacobs.

Sophomores — Taylen Ford, Aden Woodward.

Juniors — Caden McCrary, Samantha Peterson, Josie Shock.

Seniors — Gavin Humphrey, Collin Mason, Camden Mossburg.

REGULAR HONOR ROLL

6th Grade — Daisy Crabtree, Ayla Goble, Wyatt Hambleton, Jax Karl, Zayden Leeper, Haydin Thrash.

7th Grade — Avasa Cook, Kaylee Davis, Case Gardner, Harley Manion, Lillyin Provance.

8th Grade — Hayes Booth, Landen Carter, Leigha Dixon, Taylor Mason, Jaxon Roeder, Kiara Tucker, Thomas Warren, Chloe Womble.

Freshmen — Colton Crone, Brantley Gardner, Alanna Hulet, Gabe Jeswald, Cole Manion, Emsleigh McCrary, Addison Shepherd.

Sophomores — Reagan Coin, Brandon Heath, Drake Sperry.

Juniors — Ian Albert, Addie Iddings.

Seniors — Willow Carter, Jeremy Pittsenbarger.

Bluejay Baseball Falls on Hard Times, Drops Two

A jamboree that had been full of promise for Northeast Nodaway’s baseball team turned into bitter reality as they dropped two lopsided games to start the season.

Their first loss was Friday against St. Joseph Christian. The Bluejays had ended the jamboree on a high note and had walked off Albany to cap it off. They built on it as Jordan Dannar was hit by a pitch, as was Reece Gray. Jace Burns and Wyatt Scadden singled to bring them home, and Northeast Nodaway was up 2-0 after one.

But St. Joseph Christian had won 20 games last year for a reason, and all hell broke loose in the second inning as they teed off on Bluejay pitching, getting seven runs. Northeast didn’t get another hit as Christian score one in the third, one in the fourth, and three in the fifth to secure the 12-2 win.

The Lions ran wild on the basepaths, stealing six bases. They took advantage of seven walks, 10 hits, two errors, and three hit batters in the win.

There was no rest for the weary as the Bluejays had to travel to King City. The Wildkats had posted their best season ever last year as well as their first-ever winning season, and it didn’t look to be any different this year after they dropped a close game to Nodaway Valley, who is expected to contend for the 275 title this year.

King City got an upgrade this year as Vance Proffitt, who coached the Bluejays to many wins over the last decade and the early part of this one, became the head baseball coach at King City.

The game was over early as the Wildkats scored three in the first and four in the second to lead 7-0 after two. Brady O’Connell picked a runner off third to prevent even further damage.

Northeast Nodaway got one run back when Jordan Dannar walked, stole second, and came home when Reece Gray beat out a grounder to short and Dannar came home when the ball got away to make it 7-1.

But King City continued to tee off, adding two in the third and one in the fifth to go home early.

Northeast had baserunners galore throughout the game, getting four hits and six walks, but they could not get the big hit to score them. Jace Burns had a double for the Bluejays, while Reece Gray, Wyatt Scadden, and Liam Cordell had singles.

Meanwhile, King City took advantage of six Bluejay errors to fuel their rallies. They had seven hits, four walks, and were plunked three times. Coy Cordonnier and Ryder Sample had home runs for the Wildkats.

 

Gilman City, Tri-County to Coop in Three Sports

Gilman City will coop in three different sports with Tri-County, both schools announced Thursday, effective with the 26-27 season. They will coop in softball, basketball, and baseball. Gilman City will oversee softball, basketball, and junior high softball. Tri-County will oversee junior high basketball and varsity baseball.

 

Reports of Hawks Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated; Gilman City Wins Big Twice

It was either supposed to be a long year for Gilman City’s baseball team or a year with no baseball at all. The cooperative between Pattonsburg and Gilman City broke up, and Pattonsburg formed one of its own with Winston, while Gilman City was left to fend for itself along with its partner, North Daviess. But someone forgot to appraise the Hawks of the fact that it was supposed to be a long year for them, and they burst out of the gates with an 8-0 win over Braymer Friday and a 15-3 win over OSHS Monday.

The Hawks are following the model used by Northeast Nodaway for its last banner year, the 2022 season, in which they went 14-2. That year, the Bluejays relied on two dominant pitchers Auston Pride and Dylan McIntyre almost exclusively on the mound; they were able to manage it so that both were available the next game for the most part. They both ran out of pitches one time, but Ben Boswell, who had been clamoring to pitch all year, finally got the ball and the save when he got the final two outs in one game.

Gilman City is following a similar model in its season this year. Camden Griffith and Mason Preston showed through the first two games that they can form a two-headed monster; the Hawks only needed to use those two on the mound despite one game going the distance and the other going six innings. Through their first two games, they have only given up two hits so far.

Braymer was 16-6 last year, but they have fallen on hard times so far this year, coming in with a 15-0 loss to Wellington-Napoleon. They threatened in the first when Dylan Swindler walked and stole second, but pitcher Camden Griffith picked him off second to end the threat.

Camden Griffith struck the first blow of the season when he hit a home run to center in the first to make it 1-0.

Alex Young snagged Cy Cox’s line drive to stop the Bobcats in the second.

The game remained scoreless until the Hawk fourth, when Alex Young hit a pop fly that was dropped. He took second on a passed ball and Bo Eads singled him home to make it 2-0. Jace Estrada followed with a home run to left to make it 4-0.

An error put Brody Haughton on first in the Bobcat fifth, and Mason Preston started fighting the strike zone, plunking Cy Cox and Dakota Wright to load the bases. But he got out of the inning, striking out the next two to preserve the tie.

Parker Holcomb walked to start the Hawk fifth and stole second. Mason Preston doubled him home to make it 5-0. Camden Griffith walked and Alex Young was plunked to load the bases. Jace Estrada walked to force in a run to make it 6-0.

With two outs in the Bobcat sixth, Jamesyn Haley walked and Brody Haughton got to 3-0 against Mason Preston. But Preston came back to strike him out.

Dakota Meringa walked to start the Hawk sixth. He took second and stole third. Parker Holcomb walked and stole second. Braymer elected to throw down, but the throw got away as Meringa scored and Holcomb took third. Camden Griffith flied out to score Holcomb and make it 8-0.

Camden Griffith struck out eight and Mason Preston six more for a total of 14.

The Hawks only got five hits but made each of them count. Mason Preston, Camden Griffith, Alex Young, Bo Eads, and Jace Estrada all got hits.

Against OSHS, the Hawks had 10 hits, took advantage of 10 walks, and got stellar pitching from Camden Griffith and Mason Preston, who struck out 14 and only gave up one hit. The Hawks were playing away from this area’s equivalent of the Baker Bowl, the bandbox home of the Philadelphia Phillies where balls would fly out of the park and arcade-style games were normal. But it didn’t matter as they delivered death by 1,000 cuts in Monday’s game.

It didn’t look like it at first. OSHS was coming off a tough-luck season in which they won just four games last year, but they looked anything but as they pulled off a third-to-first double play in the first after the Hawks had threatened to have a big inning.

That play gave the Wildcards hope, and they proceeded to walk their first two batters to start the third as Griffith was fighting the strike zone. Kaden Slagle scored on an error to make it 1-0 and Ryan Orta singled to make it 2-0. It looked like it would be a long bus ride back, but Griffith struck out the next three batters to get out of the inning.

But when the Wildcards plunked the #8 and #9 hitters, Nick Grover and Carter Robertson, that opened the floodgates for the Hawks in the third inning. Parker Holcomb singled to load the bases. Mason Preston singled to left to score Grover to make it 2-1. Carter Robertson was cut down trying to score as Holcomb took third and Preston took second. Camden Griffith singled on a hard grounder to third. Mason Preston held up, but Parker Holcomb scored to tie it at 2-2. Mason Preston stole third and then Camden Griffith took second on defensive indifference. Alex Young was out on a dropped third strike for the second out, but Preston scored on the play to put the Hawks in front 3-2.

Griffith held the fort in the third and the fourth inning, retiring six straight Wildcards.

Camden Griffith walked to start the Hawk fifth. Alex Young grounded out as Griffith took second. Jace Estrada doubled home Griffith to make it 4-2. Dakota Meringa worked a seven pitch walk and Andrew Young walked. Nick Grover struck out, but Carter Robertson reached on an error as Estrada scored to make it 5-2, Dakota Meringa took third, and Avery Gregg (running for Andrew Young) took second. Parker Holcomb and Mason Preston walked to force in two more runs. Camden Griffith singled to score Robertson to make it 8-2.

Jaymon Strickland scored on an error to cut the Wildcard deficit to 8-3 in the fifth.

Jace Estrada reached on an error to start the sixth, which was enough to open the floodgates for the Hawks. Dakota Meringa singled. Andrew Young struck out, but Nick Grover, who had gotten caught looking twice before, had a short memory and worked a 3-2 count for a walk to load the bases. Carter Robertson walked to force in a run to make it 9-3. Parker Holcomb singled to score Grover and Meringa; Holcomb took second and Robertson third on the throw home. Mason Preston grounded out to score Robertson to make it 12-3 as Holcomb took third. Camden Griffith singled in Parker Holcomb to make it 13-3. Two more Wildcard errors loaded the bases and Dakota Meringa and Andrew Young walked to force in runs to make it 15-3.