Monday, September 14, 2026

Bates County Industries prepares to re-open thrift store


As announced a few weeks back, Bates County Industries purchased the former pantry thrift store facility in south Butler and the crew has been quite busy cleaning, painting and organizing in preparation to re-open the thrift store.

According to BCI Director Devyn Hair, they are working as fast as they can and an official opening date is expected soon.


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Henry County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Incident Report


Dates: September 4, 2026, through September 10, 2026

Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:

September 4, 2026 – Warrants:
Sheriff Brown, Captain Bilbruck, Master Sergeant Logan, Detective Kubilus, Detective Stutzman, Deputy Saulters, and Deputy Harms, assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Clinton Police Department, conducted a warrant service in the Clinton area. Bryan Sharp, age 27, of Clinton, was arrested on several Henry County felony warrants for Domestic Assault – 1st Degree, Domestic Assault – 2nd Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Receiving Stolen Property.

September 5, 2026 – Driving While Suspended/Revoked:
Deputy Douglas conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Walter Grijalba, age 37, of Chilhowee, for Driving While Suspended/Revoked.

September 5, 2026 – Assault:
Deputy Harms responded to a domestic disturbance in progress in the Calhoun area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Dakodah Yount, age 32, of Calhoun, for Assault. Yount allegedly tackled the victim to the ground during an argument.

September 8, 2026 – Domestic Assault – 4th Degree:
Deputy England responded to a domestic disturbance in progress in the rural Clinton area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Caleb Ayres, age 39, of Clinton, for Domestic Assault – 4th Degree. Ayres allegedly choked the victim during an argument.

September 9, 2026 – Warrant:
Timblin Angel, age 46, of Clinton, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office on a Henry County warrant for Fraudulent Use of a Credit Device.

September 9, 2026 – Warrant:
Master Sergeant Logan and Deputy Douglas conducted a warrant service in the Deepwater area that resulted in the arrest of Larry Martin, age 55, of Deepwater, on a Cass County felony warrant for Homicide – Involuntary Manslaughter.

September 9, 2026 – Domestic Assault – 2nd Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Abuse or Neglect of a Child, and Resisting Arrest:
Master Sergeant Logan, Detective Kubilus, Detective Baker, and Deputy McQueen responded to a physical domestic disturbance in progress in the rural Clinton area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Caleb Ayres, age 39, of Clinton, on a 24-hour investigative hold for Domestic Assault and Resisting Arrest.

Within 24 hours, Henry County Prosecuting Attorney Gray filed formal charges, and a warrant was issued for Domestic Assault – 2nd Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Abuse or Neglect of a Child. Ayres allegedly brandished a firearm, choked the victim, and pushed a juvenile. Ayres also allegedly fled the scene on foot before being arrested.

All individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The above arrests are allegations at this time.

For additional information or to provide tips, contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (660) 885-5587.



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HHS Students of the Month


The Harrisonville High School Students of the Month for September are Grace Becker and Caden Banks. Becker and Banks were nominated by high school staff for the honor.
Becker is the daughter of Nathan Becker, Tyler LeClair, and Adam LeClair. She is involved in Student Council, DECA, National Honor Society, Traction, Peer Navigators, and the Silver Sensations Dance Team. Her leadership roles include serving as Student Council executive president, DECA finance president, National Honor Society treasurer, Traction social media manager, and Silver Sensations co-captain.
Becker’s honors include ranking in the top 15% of her class, earning Principal’s Honor Roll, and receiving academic all-conference honors for three years. She has earned an academic letter, varsity dance letter, Student Council letter, and DECA letter. Becker is also a two-time DECA state qualifier and was selected to attend Missouri Girls State.
Outside of school, Becker is involved in competitive dance at The Movement and Co. and works as a lifeguard for the City of Harrisonville. She also enjoys traveling, dancing, baking, and spending time with friends, family, and her boyfriend.
After high school, Becker plans to attend an undecided college, where she will continue dancing and major in biology with plans to pursue a career as a dermatologist.
Banks is the son of Blake and Britney Banks. He is involved in track and field, football, and Peer Navigators. His leadership roles include serving as football team captain.
Banks’ honors include ranking in the top 15% of his class and earning academic all-conference honors in track and field for three years. He has also earned academic all-conference and academic all-state honors in football. Banks is a two-time all-district selection and an all-conference selection in discus and earned all-conference honorable mention as an offensive lineman in football.
Outside of school, Banks works at Harrisonville Sonic. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, and trying new foods.
After high school, Banks plans to attend Kansas State University and major in chemical engineering. After college, he hopes to get married, buy his dream car, and, in his words, “flex on all the haters.”
Harrisonville High School Students of the Month are selected based on character, citizenship, and academics.


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Health class coming to Ellett Memorial Hospital


Join us for an upcoming informational class presented by St. Clair County Health Center!
When - Wednesday, September 23rd at 10:15 am
Where - Ellett Memorial Hospital Conference Room
Topic - Ticks
Presenter - Corey Dobbs, St. Clair Co Health Department
This class is part of an ongoing collaboration between EMH and the St. Clair Co Health Center to provide the community with informational classes over various health topics. Classes are hosted by EMH and presented by Public Health Nurse, Corey Dobbs.
In addition to these FREE informational classes, the St. Clair County Health Center also offers:
-Birth & Death Certificates
-Well Water Testing
-Car Seats (for parents who can't afford one)
-Car Seat Checks
-Narcan (free)
-Safe Crib Program (gives free pack and play with bassinet to those who qualify)
-Discounts on self-pay labs (with provider's order)
-Blood Pressure Checks (free)
-Health Education (diabetes, diet, blood pressure, smoking cessation, and others)
-Vaccines for Children
-Health Screening (free, lead, A1C, weight, height, hemoglobin, blood pressure)


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House with acreage for sale near Butler

FOR SALE - 2 BRM, 2 BA Wood frame house on 3 acres, includes 2 shops 1 is 30x50 insulated the other is 24x24 , both with concrete floors. On district 6 water, 700 foot off hwy 52 East $250,000 Call 660-200-7210


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Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

Davis, Nathan to Hutson, Tyler Lt 53 Town Company's First Addn+
Macmillan, Debra Lynn to Byers, Matthew R  Str 35-39-33 //Ne
Park West Estates II to Vaughn, Russell E Lt 1 Bl A Park West Re-Plat #1 P4/61
Brooks, Travis to Smith's Properties Lt 4 Bl 6 William's Addn
Community Food Pantry Of Butler, Inc. to Bates County Industries, Inc. Str 27-40-31 //Nw
Rich, Keith to Radley, Janyth Raye Lt 85 Town Company's First Addn+
Green, Eric to Eubanks, Corey Lt 8 Bl 7 William's Addn+
Dellipaoli, William Jr to Hecox, Todd Lee Str 23-40-31 //Sw
Wilson, Thomas A Sr to Summit Property Investors LLC Lt 3 Bl 3 William's Second Addn
Duffield, Brian Jay to Corban, Kimberly Ann Str 19-40-31 //Sw
Holmes, Jason C. to Cromwell, Braydon M Str 13-40-31 //Sw
Ratliff, Gary L to Clark, Lisa Marie Lt 7 Bl 9 Gilbert Heights+
Kelce Investments LLC to Chairez, Alonso Bl 34 Butler, Original Town Of
Ratliff, Jarrod Thomas to Thornburg, Emily Lynn Bl 14 Walton's Addn
Freedom Real Estate Holdings, LLC to Loving Cup Ar, LLC Lt 2 Butler Burger King Plat 1
Hunt, Howard E Trust 05-31-2016 to Reno, Spencer A Lt 6 Quail Run Estates
Hill Family Trust 03-18-2016 to Hill, Timothy Glen Str 5-42-33+
Downey, Rayland J to Downey, Rayland J Str 20-42-30 //Se
Byers, Matthew R to Byers, Matthew R Str 12-38-33 //Sw+
Adams, Cynthia to Reid, Roger F Bl 51 Sperrys Addn
Meade, Jeramiah to Smiley Trust 05-03-2017 Lt 3 Bl 23 West Side Addn+
Inglis, Rodney A to Inglis, Frank E Str 3-41-29
Marriage license
Selvin, Kendrick King and Coffman, Susan Annette
Weiss, Joseph Meyer and Burris, Adrain Jo


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Timeline of Papinville continues from 1867-1951


This week the time line begins when the people came back to Papinville to see what was left from Order 11. About the only thing they could find was the chimney of their house or business. It was hard to find which chimney was their property. A lot of people did not come back to Papinville, but after several years the town did come back and business were coming to Papinville. The town was booming from 1866 until 1890’s. When the railroads came in people started moving out. The railroad went through Rockville and the river travel ended.

The time line will begin in 1867 and go to 1951. Every person that grew up around this area knows about the big July flood. It was the biggest flood, but the biggest flood was in 1986. 

1867- Grasshopper plague
1868- Jackson added to Papinville plat. Two story school was built.
1873-Presbyterian Church was built
1883- Dec. an all steel bridge was built across the river 
1884- July Bridge was completed ( present old  bridge)
1892- Methodist Church built
1895 Little room added to the north end of the two story school ( present building )
1904- Telephone exchange started in Papinville at the Charlie Burch house. McConnell family passes Papinville in their houseboat on their way to St Louis.
1906-Rural mail service transferred to Rockville.
1907- Drainage Ditch digging begins.
1916- Strickland Store burnt
1920- Great flu out break. Many people died.
1930-Rap Store closes
1940- Griffen Store closes.
1950-REA brings electricity to Papinville.
1951- Big flood.

Some information on the picnic September 26. This year the games , cake walk and wagon rides will be free. We have a new event this year for the children. We have an inflatable the children can play in for some extra fun. If you inter the pie contest, bring cakes for the cake walk or dessert table be sure they are in throw away  pans. All pies that are in the pie contest need to be entered at 2:30. There will be prizes for junior and adult division. If you bring a pie for the auction and don’t want it judged let the people at registration know. There will be a silent action and a live auction. There are many nice items on both auctions . We appreciate another painting that Tom Altenburg has given for the live auction . Dinner served at 5:30.
More information will be in next weeks paper. Until next week.
                                                                                       Submitted by Phyllis Stewart


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The Museum Minute: Big week in local news


Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of September 16
1870 The population of Bates Co is 15,900 (It spiked to 23,933 in 1930. As of the latest census, now 16,042.). 
1895 Records indicate there are 200 public schools in Bates Co, with 10,027 children enrolled.
1960 The Bates Co Memorial Hospital opens its doors at 615 W. Nursery St. The last patient is transferred from the old hospital on Maple street.
1960 The first baby born in the new Bates County Memorial hospital is Deanna Sue Mitchell, daughter of Mr & Mrs Gene Mitchell of Amsterdam.
1960 Mrs Walter West, of Rich Hill, has to take a taxi to the hospital because she is in heavy labor. The taxi driver accidentally takes her to the old Butler hospital on Maple street. Because of the delay, she gives birth in the back seat.
1979 The employee strike at Mott Meat Company, Rockville Mo, continues but the plant is still in operation.
1980 Randall Fassler & Joyce Welsh are murdered in the Welsh farm home 2 miles northeast of Butler. The crimes remain unsolved to this day.
1982 Butler's Pat Ray takes the kickoff from Bishop-Hogan and goes 80 yards for a touchdown. The Bears end up winning, with a total of 376 yards for Ray.


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