Good job Bears!

 

Final results from the state wrestling championship:

Phineas Goertz-0-2.
Preston Mallatt-2-2.
Kellen Long-3rd place.
Damian Alkire-State Runner-Up

-Courtesy Butler Jr High/Sr High Wrestling

Trent Diehl retiring, honored by Mayor Henry today

Today, Mayor Henry presented Public Works Director Trent Diehl with a plaque as recognition and thanks for his years of outstanding service. Trent is retiring after serving the City in multiple roles for almost 30 years.

On behalf of the Mayor, city council, and citizens of Butler, we thank you for your hard work and lasting impact! Enjoy your retirement!

-Courtesy City of Butler

Accident near Passaic

Traffic on I49 at the 136/Passaic exit is being reduced to one lane due to a traffic accident. Lane reduction is for safety of First Responders and there is part of the guardrail that is protruding into the fast lane of traffic.

-Courtesy Bates County Sheriff's Office

Obituary - Norma Jean Harvey

Norma Jean Harvey, age 89, of Mound City, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1935, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of William and Alta Pemberton Keener. She graduated from Turner High School. She then attended KCK Community College and later completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Saint Mary. Jean was united in marriage to Donald Harvey on August 6, 1972 in Las Vegas at the Little White Chapel. Jean retired from the PQ Chemical Corporation where she held a customer service position While living in Mound City, Jean was active in the Mound City First Baptist Church. She served on the board of Sugar Valley Lake, and with Concern. Jean also enjoyed volunteering at the Good Buy thrift store. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald Harvey, and a daughter, Vicky Bates. Jean is survived by a sister Beverly Krum (Bud), a daughter Ann Brumley (Ralph), a son Bill Oyer (Rhonda), a daughter Debbie Raines (Tom), 10 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren with one great great grandchild on the way.

Memorial service will be 11 am Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 10 am to service time at the Church. Interment service will be 1:30 pm Thursday, March 13, at Fort Scott National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church or Concern. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Raymond “Mark” Nitchals

Raymond “Mark” Nitchals, son of Raymond Nitchals and Eunice (Sargeant) Nitchals, was born July 21, 1955, in Kansas City, MO. Mark grew up in Lenexa, Kansas where he attended Holy Trinity Catholic School for 8 years. He then moved to the Pleasant Gap area and attended Appleton City High School graduating as salutatorian in 1973. He attended college at Central Missouri State University, running cross country and obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with a minor in History. While attending college he met Denice Heiserman, and they were married on August 28, 1976. To this marriage three children were born Ryan, Stacie, and Rachel.

Mark had his first coaching and teaching position in Stover, MO. He then had an opportunity to sell health and life insurance before moving out to the farm to raise hogs and cattle. In 1987, Mark started what would be his lifelong career as an agriculture businessman from operating a feed store, grain elevator, and fertilizer-chemical plant. He continued to be in the fertilizer-chemical business until his death, employing majority of his family at one point or another.

Mark was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Appleton City. Mark was a hard-working man who loved his family and would help anybody he knew. He instilled a very good work ethic and honesty in his children. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandchildren. Their favorite past times were fishing, weenie roasts, checking cows, bottle feeding calves, riding in the gator, and picking up walnuts. He enjoyed attending their sporting events or watching cartoons with them. He always had a story to tell and loved talking shop with farmers. He was a very smart man who knew a lot about anything and everything. His children joked he would be their “phone a friend” lifeline if they ever made it on any game show. He was your go-to man for homework help. You could always catch him on the couch either yelling at the tv during a Chiefs, Royals, or Jayhawks game or having an afternoon nap. He has always been an avid card player and on the slow days you could find them playing pitch at the office. Mark and Denice enjoyed various vacations together from traveling to Switzerland, Canada, Hawaii, skiing in Colorado, Caribbean cruises, and many more trips. They experienced a life blessed with faith, family, and good friends.

Preceding Mark in death were his parents, Eunice and Ray Nitchals; and one great grandson, Rowan Alexander. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years Denice and their 3 children Ryan (Kadeena) Nitchals, Stacie (Blayne) Varns, and Rachel (Daniel) Hooper; 10 grandchildren, Mikayla and Kyra Jacks, Owen McElwain, Natalie and Jackson Nitchals, Nolan, Melanie, and Eli Varns, Ellie and Bennett Hooper; 2 great-grandsons Rhett and Ryker Jacks; his 3 brothers Al and wife Janet, Charlie, and Harry Nitchals; multiple nieces and nephews; and other family and friends. Mark will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The family suggests MEMORIAL donations be made to Trinity UMC or Appleton City Cemetery Association and they may be left at the funeral home.

-Courtesy Hill & Son Funeral Home

Obituary - Robert Henry Eisel

Robert Henry Eisel, Jr., of Harrisonville, MO, was born on June 28, 1950, to Robert Henry Eisel, Sr. and Genevia Lousie (Holt) Eisel. He departed this life on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Cass Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 74.

Robert married the love of his life and teammate, Kay, on June 10, 1968. A devoted and proud dad to his two children Michael and Lynnie, he was a family man. Some of his grandkids’ favorite memories of him are floating down the river during summertime adventures and gathering around the dining room table for his famous chocolate chip pancakes.

Robert was a well known and respected home builder and remodeler for over 53 years. He had an incredible artistic ability and was a lover of learning, whose curiosity never faded. He was a graduate of Harrisonville High School.

Robert was preceded in death by both his parents and his three sisters; Emma Jean Smith, Alice Bearce and Dorothy Marie Burns.

Robert is survived by his wife, Kay Lyn (Thompson) Eisel, of the home; a son, Michael Eisel and wife Karen, of Harrisonville, MO; a daughter Lyn (Eisel) Adams and husband Corby, of Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren, Mackenzie (Eisel) Booth and her husband Cameron, of Butler, MO, Dillon Eisel, of Grandview, MO, Mikala Adams, of Kansas City, MO, and Callan Adams, of Grandview, MO; two great grandchildren, Henry and Charlie Booth; other relatives and many, many friends.

Cremation with no services scheduled.

-Courtesy Dickey Funeral Home

Obituary - Thelma Jewel Frazier

Thelma Jewel Frazier, 81, of Archie, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. A visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00pm on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by a graveside at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

Thelma was born May 18, 1943 in Nevada, Missouri, a daughter of Theodore Jackson and Lucy Virginia (Pulliam) Justice. She was a lifelong Archie resident and a 1961 graduate of Archie High School. Thelma was united in marriage to Wesley M. Frazier, June 17, 1960 in Archie.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Jack Justice. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wesley M. Frazier, a son, Brian Frazier, Lawton, Oklahoma; a daughter, Karen Templeton, Belton, MO; three grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week

Recently at the Missouri Capitol, MO State Representatives Sherri Gallick and Dane Diehl presented Bates County Farm Bureau members with a resolution for “Thank a Farmer Week”.  The resolution highlighted the impact that farmers and ranchers have in providing the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serve consumers in Missouri and around the globe.  Pictured are (L to R) Missouri Farm Bureau District 4 State Board Member, Sharon Arnold; MO State Representative, Sherri Gallick; Bates County Farm Bureau Promotion and Education

Bates County, Missouri – Missouri Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus throughout the state are joining forces to celebrate the importance of agriculture from March 2-8 during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week!

According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, “A 2021 study of the economic contribution of Missouri agriculture and forestry showed that agriculture is a $93.7 billion industry.” Missouri agriculture employs almost 460,000 people. The state is ranked in the top 10 for 12 commodities including, number of farms, goats, beef cattle, poultry, hay, rice and cotton. With all that they produce, it is remarkable that farm and ranch families account for less than two percent of the U.S. population. Across the United States, there are two million farms with 3.4 million farm operators. This number includes owners, their families, hired workers, tenants and renters or sharecroppers. Many farms today find multiple generations working together to produce food and fiber.

Recently at the Missouri Capitol, MO State Representatives Sherri Gallick and Dane Diehl presented Bates County Farm Bureau members with a resolution for “Thank a Farmer Week”. The resolution highlighted the impact that farmers and ranchers have in providing the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serve consumers in Missouri and around the globe. Other Bates County Farm Bureau plans for “Thank a Farmer Week” include providing educational tote bags, filled with an accurate agriculture book and classroom materials, to county 3rd grade teachers. Also “Thank a Farmer” goodie bags will be distributed to local farmers.

Bates County Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Chair, Mary Fischer, says. “Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week is a great time to recognize the contributions made by farmers. Agriculture is vital to our daily lives and our community. Since 98% percent of the population doesn’t farm, it is easy to take for granted the importance of our farmers.

Thursday basketball scoreboard

 

Updates will be provided as additional scores become available

Boys:

Clinton 45
Harrisonville 47

Girls:

Appleton City 47
Drexel 33

Hume 55
Montrose/Ballard 41

Archie 51
Concordia 37

Adrian 45
Stockton 33

Clinton 35
Harrisonville 52

Nevada 52
Mt. Vernon 34

Important meeting set for Bates county commission

An update regarding status of reporting ARPA fund usage is expected

RED FLAG warning today

Upcoming events at the Bates County Museum

 

Suzanne Jones will share a special presentation about Native American Story Telling on April 5th

With warmer weather comes some exciting events at the Bates County Museum:

March 1, 10:30 am Show and Tell 

March 4, 6:30 pm Fat Tuesday 

March 22, 6 pm Murder at Paddy Kelly's Irish Tavern or a St. Patrick's Day to Die For

April 5, 2 pm Native American Story Telling with Suzanne Jones

April 19, 10 am Annual Easter Egg Hunt 

April 26, 2 pm Buffalo Soldiers Presentation

Mark your calendar and we'll see you there!

7 planets align this week: When and how to see the planet parade

 

Clear weather is forecast for our region allowing for viewing of a rare spectacle: 7 planets visible at once in the nighttime skies. 

An article telling more can be seen by clicking HERE.

Enjoy!

Alleged assault leads to arrest in Rich Hill

On February 26, Rich Hill Police Officers assisted by Bates County Sheriff's Office responded to a Domestic near Elm St. Upon arrival, the victim notified officers that he was struck in the groin while helping someone move. 

He further advised the person that kicked him in the groin was Nina Carpenter. Further investigation revealed Nina Carpenter to be the primary aggressor, as a result, she was booked for assault. 

All individuals arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

-Courtesy Rich Hill Police Department

Breezy, warm and dry

Wednesday basketball scoreboard

Boys:

Drexel 58

NE Vernon county 38

Miami 44

Sheldon 46

Rich Hill 55

Osceola 30

Crest Ridge 58

Archie 41

Stockton 68

Adrian 60

Girls:

Van Horn 63

Clinton 66

Spring rains likely next week

 IN TOMORROW MORNING'S forecast I'll be taking a look at precipitation to start NEXT week -- specifically, Tuesday; which is what these images are about.

EARLY DATA suggests we could see thunderstorms. Already!?! Yep:

This data will change a lot between now and then, but the early hints are there. Deterministic data suggesting instability is possible ahead of a surface low that does look to bring at least some precipitation.

WAY TOO EARLY to figure much on it yet, but it's something to watch as we get closer.

-Greg@660weather

Girls Class 1 Championship Wrestling Results

2nd Wrestleback (16 Man)

100 Class 1

• Cons. Round 2 - Kimber Drenon (Windsor) 44-2 won by fall over Kyamila Huseynov (Lafayette County) 30-16 (Fall 2:16)
• Cons. Round 2 - Cecile Puati (St. Charles) 35-10 won by decision over Ellie Douglass (Sikeston) 31-13 (Dec 7-0)
• Cons. Round 2 - Kylee Whalan (Clinton) 40-13 won by decision over Isabella Hofmeister (Plattsburg) 37-11 (Dec 6-4)
• Cons. Round 2 - Aubrey Schrunk (Lathrop) 41-5 won by fall over Dallys Shaffer (Adrian) 27-10 (Fall 2:29)

130 Class 1

• Cons. Round 2 - Arianna Augustyniak (St. Charles West) 42-7 won by major decision over Brooklynn Hoag (Nevada) 35-10 (MD 12-4)
• Cons. Round 2 - Riah Wigfall (Hannibal) 38-16 won by major decision over Libby Nebocat (Adrian) 31-17 (MD 11-1)
• Cons. Round 2 - Kylie Miller (Knob Noster) 47-6 won by fall over Allexa Storts (Polo) 36-11 (Fall 1:54)
• Cons. Round 2 - Brookelynn Meeks (Blair Oaks) 28-6 won by fall over Jossie Hopkins (St. Clair) 35-7 (Fall 4:00)

Quarters (16 Man)

100 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Mya Hairston (Festus) 43-1 won by fall over Dallys Shaffer (Adrian) 27-10 (Fall 1:33)
• Quarterfinal - Olivia Cunningham (Mid-Buchanan) 35-5 won by fall over Kylee Whalan (Clinton) 40-13 (Fall 1:01)
• Quarterfinal - Milayna Drummond (DeSoto) 36-8 won by fall over Cecile Puati (St. Charles) 35-10 (Fall 2:52)
• Quarterfinal - Nico Brooks (Hillsboro) 35-12 won by fall over Kimber Drenon (Windsor) 44-2 (Fall 2:57)

130 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Sophia Smith (Mid-Buchanan) 39-6 won by decision over Jossie Hopkins (St. Clair) 35-7 (Dec 9-2)
• Quarterfinal - Elizabeth Hager (Lexington) 42-5 won by fall over Kylie Miller (Knob Noster) 47-6 (Fall 2:54)
• Quarterfinal - Sadie Sehnert (Wright City) 46-5 won by fall over Libby Nebocat (Adrian) 31-17 (Fall 4:46)
• Quarterfinal - Emily Bischoff (Odessa) 44-5 won by tech fall over Brooklynn Hoag (Nevada) 35-10 (TF-1.5 2:42 (15-0))

235 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Sherlyn Solano (Marshall) 41-7 won by fall over Lainie Schumacher (Lexington) 25-15 (Fall 2:44)
• Quarterfinal - Loghan Sumner (Blair Oaks) 39-1 won by decision over Drew Leer (Nevada) 26-3 (Dec 4-1)
• Quarterfinal - Annabelle Rowe (Adrian) 30-3 won by decision over Isabella Winingear (Holt) 41-12 (Dec 7-3)
• Quarterfinal - Alexus Johns (Mexico) 42-4 won by fall over Sandra Mancera-Campos (Raytown South) 32-5 (Fall 2:18)

1st WB (16 Man)

Round 1 (16 Man)

100 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Mya Hairston (Festus) 43-1 won by fall over Kyamila Huseynov (Lafayette County) 30-16 (Fall 2:40)
• Champ. Round 1 - Dallys Shaffer (Adrian) 27-10 won by decision over Raylee King (Brookfield) 31-10 (Dec 14-7)
• Champ. Round 1 - Olivia Cunningham (Mid-Buchanan) 35-5 won by tech fall over Ellie Douglass (Sikeston) 31-13 (TF-1.5 4:00 (19-2))
• Champ. Round 1 - Kylee Whalan (Clinton) 40-13 won by fall over Avery Adams (Centralia) 27-18 (Fall 2:32)
• Champ. Round 1 - Cecile Puati (St. Charles) 35-10 won by fall over Chloe Zeller (Stover) 21-10 (Fall 3:07)
• Champ. Round 1 - Milayna Drummond (DeSoto) 36-8 won by fall over Isabella Hofmeister (Plattsburg) 37-11 (Fall 3:21)
• Champ. Round 1 - Kimber Drenon (Windsor) 44-2 won by fall over Genavieve Ceja (Marshall) 25-20 (Fall 3:00)
• Champ. Round 1 - Nico Brooks (Hillsboro) 35-12 won by fall over Aubrey Schrunk (Lathrop) 41-5 (Fall 1:34)

130 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Jossie Hopkins (St. Clair) 35-7 won by fall over Makayla Altic (Buffalo) 18-9 (Fall 0:43)
• Champ. Round 1 - Sophia Smith (Mid-Buchanan) 39-6 won by tech fall over Arianna Augustyniak (St. Charles West) 42-7 (TF-1.5 5:32 (17-1))
• Champ. Round 1 - Kylie Miller (Knob Noster) 47-6 won by fall over Kendra Baker (Central (Park Hills)) 21-18 (Fall 0:33)
• Champ. Round 1 - Elizabeth Hager (Lexington) 42-5 won by tech fall over Riah Wigfall (Hannibal) 38-16 (TF-1.5 6:00 (22-5))
• Champ. Round 1 - Sadie Sehnert (Wright City) 46-5 won by fall over Allexa Storts (Polo) 36-11 (Fall 5:29)
• Champ. Round 1 - Libby Nebocat (Adrian) 31-17 won by fall over Maggie Price (Ste. Genevieve) 30-13 (Fall 3:57)
• Champ. Round 1 - Emily Bischoff (Odessa) 44-5 won by fall over Brookelynn Meeks (Blair Oaks) 28-6 (Fall 1:20)
• Champ. Round 1 - Brooklynn Hoag (Nevada) 35-10 won by major decision over Kaitlyn Kuelker (Union) 25-12 (MD 9-1)

235 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Sherlyn Solano (Marshall) 41-7 won by fall over Abigail Erfurth (Sullivan) 36-7 (Fall 2:00)
• Champ. Round 1 - Lainie Schumacher (Lexington) 25-15 won by decision over Brooklyn Jackman (Warsaw) 23-15 (Dec 5-2)
• Champ. Round 1 - Loghan Sumner (Blair Oaks) 39-1 won by fall over Emma Bay (St. Clair) 14-25 (Fall 0:46)
• Champ. Round 1 - Drew Leer (Nevada) 26-3 won by fall over Hadleigh Jones (Rock Port) 24-12 (Fall 2:36)
• Champ. Round 1 - Annabelle Rowe (Adrian) 30-3 won by fall over Ella Chavez (Kearney) 22-25 (Fall 1:41)
• Champ. Round 1 - Isabella Winingear (Holt) 41-12 won by fall over Dayten Owens (Sikeston) 28-17 (Fall 1:14)
• Champ. Round 1 - Sandra Mancera-Campos (Raytown South) 32-5 won by fall over Emma Corbin (El Dorado Springs) 41-11 (Fall 2:57)
• Champ. Round 1 - Alexus Johns (Mexico) 42-4 won by fall over Jazmine Ramsey (Potosi) 20-14 (Fall 2:18)

Boys Class 1 Championship Wrestling Results

2nd Wrestleback (16 Man)

120 Class 1

• Cons. Round 2 - Brayden Sullard (Lawson) 38-9 won by fall over Kolten Kelso (Sherwood) 22-12 (Fall 0:58)
• Cons. Round 2 - Dane Phillips (Marceline) 27-22 won by fall over Lee Furnace III (Principia) 35-10 (Fall 4:22)
• Cons. Round 2 - Carter Dumas (Adrian) 37-14 won by fall over Brody McCartney (East Buchanan) 31-18 (Fall 0:33)
• Cons. Round 2 - Emmett Lorenson (Palmyra) 38-11 won by major decision over Evan Chrisco (Lafayette County) 30-13 (MD 11-2)

138 Class 1

• Cons. Round 2 - Dalton Doss (Tipton) 38-7 won by tech fall over Johrdan Decker (Warsaw) 28-17 (TF-1.5 2:00 (17-1))
• Cons. Round 2 - Preston Mallatt (Butler) 32-3 won by fall over Cole Escobar (Hollister) 28-15 (Fall 4:04)
• Cons. Round 2 - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 32-10 won by fall over Landon Thomas (St. Pius X (Festus)) 7-7 (Fall 2:13)
• Cons. Round 2 - Conner Clanton (Valle Catholic) 37-9 won by decision over Leon Lungu (Maplewood-Richmond Hts.) 34-14 (Dec 7-0)

215 Class 1

• Cons. Round 2 - Wyatt Burks (Versailles) 40-7 won by decision over Ben Mason (Lafayette County) 23-8 (Dec 4-1)
• Cons. Round 2 - Hank Tenholder (Adrian) 31-17 won by injury default over Brayden Clement (Diamond) 49-4 (Inj. 4:52)
• Cons. Round 2 - Andrew Scott (Lathrop) 31-16 won by fall over Lavell McCloud (St. Mary`s South Side) 27-15 (Fall 3:33)
• Cons. Round 2 - Conner Willis (Fatima) 38-8 won by fall over Aaron Mcclellan (Lone Jack) 32-11 (Fall 1:53)

Quarters (16 Man)

120 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Nolan Laux (Fatima) 41-3 won by fall over Emmett Lorenson (Palmyra) 38-11 (Fall 1:34)
• Quarterfinal - Cooper Houser (Trenton) 35-12 won by fall over Carter Dumas (Adrian) 37-14 (Fall 4:10)
• Quarterfinal - Brandon Brewer (Versailles) 39-3 won by fall over Lee Furnace III (Principia) 35-10 (Fall 0:34)
• Quarterfinal - Audy Clark (St. Mary`s South Side) 46-10 won by decision over Brayden Sullard (Lawson) 38-9 (Dec 8-4)

138 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Drake Coots (Lathrop) 35-13 won by decision over Conner Clanton (Valle Catholic) 37-9 (Dec 4-1)
• Quarterfinal - Peyton Parn (Brookfield) 26-0 won by fall over Mason Rongey (Trenton) 32-10 (Fall 1:04)
• Quarterfinal - Drake Schmidt (Versailles) 41-5 won by decision over Preston Mallatt (Butler) 32-3 (Dec 10-8)
• Quarterfinal - Colton Wilkinson (Plattsburg) 39-10 won by decision over Dalton Doss (Tipton) 38-7 (Dec 5-3)

144 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Drew Wilson (Lawson) 35-11 won by fall over Heinrich Wooten (Macon) 29-15 (Fall 3:23)
• Quarterfinal - Blake Eads (Sherwood) 42-3 won by tech fall over Kameron Perry (Brookfield) 26-3 (TF-1.5 2:24 (15-0))
• Quarterfinal - Damian Alkire (Butler) 35-4 won by major decision over Gage Judd (Versailles) 22-8 (MD 15-3)
• Quarterfinal - Cooper Doss (Tipton) 36-6 won by fall over Chase Wilson (Polo) 44-6 (Fall 1:14)

150 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Owen Staat (St. Pius X (Festus)) 28-5 won by major decision over Barrett White (Lone Jack) 36-7 (MD 14-2)
• Quarterfinal - Emory Crawford (El Dorado Springs) 45-6 won by major decision over Caden Mclallen (Plattsburg) 42-9 (MD 10-0)
• Quarterfinal - Kellen Long (Butler) 41-0 won by fall over Reece Dixon (East Buchanan) 26-13 (Fall 0:52)
• Quarterfinal - Braxton Emerson (Lexington) 43-3 won by fall over Tyler Thompson (Penney) 27-8 (Fall 3:35)

1st WB (16 Man)

113 Class 1

• Cons. Round 1 - Gaven Schreiner (Marceline) 36-19 won by fall over Jerzey Capra (Lone Jack) 20-23 (Fall 0:35)
• Cons. Round 1 - Joshua Griffith (Veritas Christian Academy HS) 26-15 won by decision over Phineas Goertz (Butler) 18-22 (Dec 6-3)
• Cons. Round 1 - Avery Young (Macon) 32-13 won by tech fall over Cruz Stewart (South Harrison) 26-26 (TF-1.5 1:41 (17-2))
• Cons. Round 1 - Gabe Harrer (St. Mary`s South Side) 40-13 won by fall over Elliot Schlak (Fair Grove) 8-20 (Fall 1:20)

215 Class 1

• Cons. Round 1 - Ben Mason (Lafayette County) 23-8 won by fall over Braxton Bye (Lawson) 21-17 (Fall 2:18)
• Cons. Round 1 - Hank Tenholder (Adrian) 31-17 won by fall over Gabriel Finn (Kelly) 16-13 (Fall 2:41)
• Cons. Round 1 - Lavell McCloud (St. Mary`s South Side) 27-15 won by fall over Barrett Clark (Trenton) 21-23 (Fall 2:11)
• Cons. Round 1 - Conner Willis (Fatima) 38-8 won by fall over Nate Potter (Strafford) 25-17 (Fall 3:33)

Round 1 (16 Man)

113 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Tucker Tune (Fatima) 38-3 won by decision over Gaven Schreiner (Marceline) 36-19 (Dec 10-8)
• Champ. Round 1 - Vincent Smithson (Stanberry) 40-11 won by fall over Jerzey Capra (Lone Jack) 20-23 (Fall 1:32)
• Champ. Round 1 - Waylon Adkisson (Centralia) 26-5 won by fall over Joshua Griffith (Veritas Christian Academy HS) 26-15 (Fall 0:49)
• Champ. Round 1 - Lincoln Burns (Plattsburg) 25-24 won by major decision over Phineas Goertz (Butler) 18-22 (MD 14-3)
• Champ. Round 1 - Jayce Estes (Warsaw) 39-0 won by fall over Cruz Stewart (South Harrison) 26-26 (Fall 0:37)
• Champ. Round 1 - Hunter Hodum (St. Pius X (Festus)) 27-13 won by fall over Avery Young (Macon) 32-13 (Fall 0:56)
• Champ. Round 1 - Jacob White (Trenton) 46-3 won by fall over Elliot Schlak (Fair Grove) 8-20 (Fall 1:18)
• Champ. Round 1 - Blake Rife (Palmyra) 35-16 won by major decision over Gabe Harrer (St. Mary`s South Side) 40-13 (MD 14-5)

120 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Nolan Laux (Fatima) 41-3 won by fall over Kolten Kelso (Sherwood) 22-12 (Fall 3:35)
• Champ. Round 1 - Emmett Lorenson (Palmyra) 38-11 won by forfeit over Canton Wilkins (West Platte) 21-10 (For.)
• Champ. Round 1 - Carter Dumas (Adrian) 37-14 won by tech fall over Tharon Harper (Central (New Madrid County)) 9-8 (TF-1.5 3:12 (17-0))
• Champ. Round 1 - Cooper Houser (Trenton) 35-12 won by tech fall over Dane Phillips (Marceline) 27-22 (TF-1.5 2:57 (20-2))
• Champ. Round 1 - Brandon Brewer (Versailles) 39-3 won by fall over Brody McCartney (East Buchanan) 31-18 (Fall 1:09)
• Champ. Round 1 - Lee Furnace III (Principia) 35-10 won by decision over Chase Hampton (Windsor) 35-6 (Dec 11-4)
• Champ. Round 1 - Brayden Sullard (Lawson) 38-9 won by fall over Evan Chrisco (Lafayette County) 30-13 (Fall 5:57)
• Champ. Round 1 - Audy Clark (St. Mary`s South Side) 46-10 won by fall over Trayton Hook (Lone Jack) 18-13 (Fall 1:55)

138 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Conner Clanton (Valle Catholic) 37-9 won by fall over Michael Hines (Palmyra) 29-18 (Fall 1:53)
• Champ. Round 1 - Drake Coots (Lathrop) 35-13 won by tech fall over Johrdan Decker (Warsaw) 28-17 (TF-1.5 4:00 (18-2))
• Champ. Round 1 - Peyton Parn (Brookfield) 26-0 won by fall over Tucker Schroeder (Fatima) 19-14 (Fall 0:22)
• Champ. Round 1 - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 32-10 won by fall over Cole Escobar (Hollister) 28-15 (Fall 4:45)
• Champ. Round 1 - Preston Mallatt (Butler) 32-3 won by fall over Brayden Pulliam (Lawson) 27-19 (Fall 2:31)
• Champ. Round 1 - Drake Schmidt (Versailles) 41-5 won by tech fall over Landon Thomas (St. Pius X (Festus)) 7-7 (TF-1.5 2:34 (16-0))
• Champ. Round 1 - Colton Wilkinson (Plattsburg) 39-10 won by fall over Makiah Murguia (Cole Camp) 25-16 (Fall 1:00)
• Champ. Round 1 - Dalton Doss (Tipton) 38-7 won by fall over Leon Lungu (Maplewood-Richmond Hts.) 34-14 (Fall 3:08)

144 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Heinrich Wooten (Macon) 29-15 won by fall over Leo Niyonizigiye (St. Mary`s South Side) 47-8 (Fall 3:48)
• Champ. Round 1 - Drew Wilson (Lawson) 35-11 won by fall over Andrew Sims (Lone Jack) 23-16 (Fall 1:12)
• Champ. Round 1 - Kameron Perry (Brookfield) 26-3 won by tech fall over Gabe Dunaway (Priory) 9-11 (TF-1.5 2:10 (17-1))
• Champ. Round 1 - Blake Eads (Sherwood) 42-3 won by fall over Wyatt Eaton (Gallatin) 32-18 (Fall 3:25)
• Champ. Round 1 - Damian Alkire (Butler) 35-4 won by tech fall over Jacob Clark (Lathrop) 29-19 (TF-1.5 3:51 (15-0))
• Champ. Round 1 - Gage Judd (Versailles) 22-8 won by fall over Andrew Schilly (Valle Catholic) 22-15 (Fall 3:01)
• Champ. Round 1 - Chase Wilson (Polo) 44-6 won by tech fall over Teagan Sharp (Cole Camp) 34-13 (TF-1.5 6:00 (23-7))
• Champ. Round 1 - Cooper Doss (Tipton) 36-6 won by fall over Zachary Kloeppel (Fatima) 20-13 (Fall 0:47)

150 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Owen Staat (St. Pius X (Festus)) 28-5 won by fall over Zach Griffith (Maysville) 14-8 (Fall 3:08)
• Champ. Round 1 - Barrett White (Lone Jack) 36-7 won by decision over Weston Linscott (Brookfield) 23-20 (Dec 3-1)
• Champ. Round 1 - Caden Mclallen (Plattsburg) 42-9 won by tech fall over G.E. Farmakis (Priory) 8-15 (TF-1.5 0:58 (15-0))
• Champ. Round 1 - Emory Crawford (El Dorado Springs) 45-6 won by fall over Ryan Miles (Missouri Military Academy) 35-8 (Fall 0:39)
• Champ. Round 1 - Kellen Long (Butler) 41-0 won by fall over Zackary Stewart (Carrollton) 27-12 (Fall 1:39)
• Champ. Round 1 - Reece Dixon (East Buchanan) 26-13 won by forfeit over Mustafa Al-Shawi (Hancock) 31-17 (For.)
• Champ. Round 1 - Braxton Emerson (Lexington) 43-3 won by fall over Jordan Maguire (Sherwood) 21-12 (Fall 2:34)
• Champ. Round 1 - Tyler Thompson (Penney) 27-8 won by fall over Jonathan Knobloch (Valle Catholic) 14-23 (Fall 0:49)

215 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Justin Lehn (St. Pius X (Festus)) 44-7 won by fall over Ben Mason (Lafayette County) 23-8 (Fall 2:36)
• Champ. Round 1 - Aaron Mcclellan (Lone Jack) 32-11 won by major decision over Braxton Bye (Lawson) 21-17 (MD 17-7)
• Champ. Round 1 - Scout Gooch (Marceline) 34-7 won by fall over Gabriel Finn (Kelly) 16-13 (Fall 0:42)
• Champ. Round 1 - Andrew Scott (Lathrop) 31-16 won by fall over Hank Tenholder (Adrian) 31-17 (Fall 4:47)
• Champ. Round 1 - Brayden Clement (Diamond) 49-4 won by fall over Barrett Clark (Trenton) 21-23 (Fall 0:24)
• Champ. Round 1 - Ian Tuggle (Centralia) 42-3 won by fall over Lavell McCloud (St. Mary`s South Side) 27-15 (Fall 1:03)
• Champ. Round 1 - Crae Coffey (South Harrison) 51-3 won by fall over Nate Potter (Strafford) 25-17 (Fall 0:32)
• Champ. Round 1 - Wyatt Burks (Versailles) 40-7 won by major decision over Conner Willis (Fatima) 38-8 (MD 12-1)

Obituary Mike Cummings

Micheal “Mike” Cummings, 65 of Amoret, Missouri passed away February 19, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation with family memorial services scheduled for a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Micheal Dean Cummings was born September 8, 1959 in Amsterdam, Missouri the son of William and Rannie Moore Cummings. He attended Miami R-1 School and graduated with the class of 1977.

Mike was known for his mechanical skills. He enjoyed working on cars and fixing things, often lending his talents to help friends and family. When he wasn’t working, Mike enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends sharing laughs and stories. He will be deeply missed by those close to him.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved son Zeke Cummings, and by his sister Beverly Armstrong. He is survived by his children, Micheal Cummings II, and daughter Destiny Fletcher and husband Kent, along with their three sons. He also leaves behind his brothers, William Paul Cummings (Kay), Ray Cummings (Marian), as well as his sisters, Evelyn Douglas (Paul), Hazel Hall (Kent), and Kathy Bowers (Virgil), along with many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

BCMH offering Heartsaver classes

Sign Up for AHA Heartsaver Classes at BCMH

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or professional, knowing CPR and First Aid can save lives. BCMH is offering two essential American Heart Association Heartsaver Classes in March, led by AHA certified instructors:
CPR/AED Class

March 18 |  5-9 pm
First Aid Class
March 26 | 5-9 pm

Only $50 per class (materials included) or $60 for BOTH classes—a great deal for your health and safety!
Location: BCMH Education Center, 615 W. Nursery Street, Butler, MO 64730

To reserve your spot, call 660-200-7007 and leave a message.
Learn more: BCMH Heartsaver Classes

Take action today! These skills could make a difference in an emergency. 

Blackhawks wrestle in Columbia this week

 STATE WRESTLING!

Adrian Blackhawks Libby Nebocat, Hank Tenholder, Annabelle Rowe, Dallys Shaffer and Carter Duba are wrestling in Columbia this week. Best of luck!

Updates here for Wednesday, February 26!

**Carter Duba wins by Technical fall (17-0) in 3:12 over Tharon Harper of Central New Madrid County. He moves on to the Quarterfinals. Congrats!

** Hank Tenholder loses by fall to Andrew Scott of Lathrop. He will wrestle in the first round of wrestle backs later on. Let’s go, Hank!!

** Carter Duba loses by fall to Cooper Houser of Trenton. He will wrestle in the second round of wrestle backs later on. Go for it!!

**Hank Tenholder wins by fall over Gabriel Finn from Kelly in 2:41. He will wrestle in the second round wrestle backs later on.

-Courtesy Adrian School District

Appleton City area news

 Remember that March 1 is the deadline to submit your St. Clair County Property Tax Assessment forms without a penalty.  The County Assessor’s office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinners will be served March 7, March 21 and April 4 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. They plan to serve dine-in and carry out. The menu is fried fish, Suzy Q’s, cole saw, corn bread, cookies and a drink. Adults eat for $12, children under 10 for $6. They are serving the best fish around!

The 7th annual Farm to Fork Summit and Expo, hosted by New Growth, will be held 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Nevada Community Center in Nevada, Missouri. The event connects Midwest farmers, food producers, buyers, and advocates to strengthen the local food supply chain. Sessions will cover diverse topics from marketing to financing such as selling through regional food hubs to using AI for small businesses and participants will enjoy a locally sourced lunch. Tickets are $45 online ($50 at the door), with discounts available for beginning farmers with less than 10 years’ experience. For more information, visit newgrowthmo.org/farmtofork or email info@newgrowthmo.org.

Grace Christian Academy will have their 5th annual hog roast dinner with silent and live auctions fundraiser Saturday, March 8 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Lowry City Civic Center, 4th & Cleveland in Lowry City.  The hog roast dinner for $10 includes meat, sides, dessert and drink. Children 4-12 years eat for $6, 3 and under are free.  Carry out is available.  Silent auction from 4:00 – 6:30 and live auction starts at 7:00 p.m. Shuttles depart every 15 minutes from Landmark Tickets are available at the school or at the door.

First Christian Church is excited to announce the return of their weekly Bible Study beginning Thursday, March 6. Join them at 10:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall. The first series will be Top 13 Questions about God.  They hope to see you there.

The next Meet Me On Main, Second Wednesday Shop and Stroll, will be March 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Join local businesses in celebrating St. Patrick's Day and the arrival of spring. 

The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates will be April 25 and 26. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date. 

It has been decided that this will be the last year that DbarJ Quilts etc will have the Elva Huffman Essay Contest. If you always thought about entering for your non-profit group, it is now or never.  All essays must explain the purpose of your group, how you would use a quilt to earn money for your purpose, and when your event will be happening. All essays need to be received by March 30, as they will be deciding the winner on April 2, which was Elva's birthday.  You can mail the essay to DbarJ Quilt etc, PO Box 48, Rockville MO 64780, or email it to joyce@dbarjquilts.com. If you want more info call 660-598-2222 or 660-679-1809.

The MU St. Clair County Extension office is offering a free Pruning Fruit Trees at Home Workshop on March 6 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the St. Clair County Library in Osceola. Register for this free workshop before March 6 by calling 417-646-2419. Ramon Arancibia, Horticulture Specialist, will be the presenter at this workshop you won’t want to miss! 

If you have not done so yet this year, please stop by City Hall next week and get your ATV/UTV registered with the City. All-terrain vehicles must  carry and display a special permit sticker issued by this City. The City Clerk will issue the special permit sticker and charge a fee of $5.00  each, with a replacement fee for a lost or damaged permit of $3.00. Each permit sticker is good for 1 calendar year. The applicant must provide proof of liability insurance covering the ATV/UTV, a copy of a paid personal property tax receipt from the most recent tax year, and a valid driver's license. 

You should also get your dog licensed with the city. All dogs must be licensed annually with the City. License cost is $5.00 per animal.

“The Little Apple” was started by the A. C. Economic Development as way of informing residents of news and events sponsored by area businesses and organizations.  Items of a clearly personal nature, such as birthdays, anniversaries, awards (not group sponsored), personal sales and the like are not accepted for publication. Items may be edited for accuracy, grammar or space restrictions. Please email articles for “The Little Apple” to dcp81@embarqmail.com by Tuesday evenings or bring them to Dr. Payton’s office to be included in that week’s edition. To receive "The Little Apple" free by e-mail, or to be removed from the email list, send your e-mail address to dcp81@embarqmail.com If you have changed your email address, please send the current address, so the list can be updated.

Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for March, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments.. Mar 5 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr.Vardakis, Mar 6 – OB/GYN, Dr. Kallberg,  Mar 12 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr.Vardakis  Mar 14- Ortho-Dr. Gray,  Mar 19 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Mar 20– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Mar 25- Rheumatology-Dr. John, Mar 26 Ortho – Dr. Gray, Mar 26 – Ophthalmology-Dr. Soni,  Mar 27-Neurology-Dr. Shoaib.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 1     St. Clair County Property Tax Assessment forms are due

March 3     AC Schools in session

March 7     Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall,

March 7     7th annual Farm to Fork Summit and Expo, hosted by New Growth, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Nevada Community Center

March 8     Grace Christian Academy 5th annual hog roast dinner and auctions fundraiser 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Lowry City Civic Center

Obituary - Billy Joe Perry

Billy Joe Perry, 96, Nevada, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Bungalows in Nevada. Born on October 15, 1928, in Horton, Missouri, Bill was the son of Joseph and Marie (Grove) Perry. He attended Horton Grade School and graduated from College High School in Pittsburg, Kansas. He completed one year of higher education at Pitt State University.

In 1950, he married Mildred Marie Johnson. They shared a joyful marriage lasting 68 years, during which they enjoyed watching their children’s and grandchildren’s sports together, engaging in numerous home and landscaping projects, square dancing, and traveling, particularly to Branson, Missouri.

Drafted into the army in 1952, Bill served for two years in the Korean War as part of the communications unit. Upon his return, he worked at Karbes Grocery Store before cofounding Bills’ Paint and Wallpaper in 1960 with his brother-in-law Bill Johnson. He later embarked on a career with the U.S. Postal Service in 1965 as a postal clerk, retiring in 1991. Additionally, he was recognized for his skills as a sign painter and picture framer.

Bill had a profound passion for baseball from a young age, playing with the Nevada Red Sox until their disbandment and continuing with softball from 1949 until the rise of slow pitch. A dedicated St. Louis Cardinals fan, he remained actively involved in sports throughout his life.

Known for his supportive, easy-going, and fun-loving nature, Bill deeply cherished his family and grandchildren. His home was always welcoming, offering an array of movies, candy, sodas, and ice cream. He was a devoted father and husband, remembered for his kindness and love. To know him, was to love him. He was a friend to all.

Survivors include his children, Michael Wayne Perry (MaryEllen), Ft. Collins, CO, and David Allen Perry (Shannon), El Dorado Springs, MO; grandchildren, Joshua Perry (Melissa), Lenexa, KS, Raechel (Perry) Laughlin (Christopher), Springfield, MO, Caleb Perry (Kristin), Pleasant Hope, MO, Michael Perry, Jr., Denver, CO, and Samantha Perry, Monument, CO; great-grandchildren, Parker and Ellie Laughlin, and Jensyn and Ledger Perry; as well as nieces, nephews, and many cousins.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marie (Grove) Perry; his wife, Mildred; his sister, Shirley Zehr; and a brother-in-law, Lee Zehr.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Bob Beaver officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to the Bungalows of Nevada Activity Fund c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Dorothy Mae Durst

Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Durst of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. Thursday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Pleasant Gap Christian Church or Moss House in Nevada, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Dorothy Mae Durst, age 95 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born March 3, 1929 to Roland and Emma Martha Fox Hirni at her family home in Pleasant Gap Township in Southwest Bates County, Missouri.

Dorothy is survived by a son, Mike Durst and wife Ruth of Butler, Missouri; her daughter, Deborah Seider and husband Wayne of Butler, Missouri; four grandchildren, Stacey Lawson of Butler, Missouri, Whitney Mott and husband Cole of Kansas, Oklahoma, Carly Murdock and husband Brad of Appleton City, Missouri and Alison Dickey and husband Will of Grandview, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, Maylen Lawson, Vertrece Lawson, Cooper Mott, Caydo Mott, Hannah Murdock, Mackenzie Murdock and James Dickey; a nephew, Gary Yarick; and a very special niece, Brenda Ward. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gene Durst on November 25, 2005; and a sister, Allyne Yarick and her husband Jim.

Active weather pattern coming next week

Tuesday night basketball scoreboard

 

To be updated as more scores become available 

Boys:

Nevada 78
McDonald county 60

Harrisonville 75
Pleasant Hill 72

Girls:

Drexel 45
Rich Hill 22

Hume 51
Miami 12

Montrose/Ballard 52
NE Vernon county 28

Obituary - Mildred Mizner

Mildred Mizner, age 86, passed on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Medicalodge of Butler, Missouri. Memorial services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Immanuel Baptist Church, Butler, Missouri. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Memorial contributions may be made to Butler Senior Center or the Bates County Community Food Pantry. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Mildred Rebecca Mizner was born August 8, 1938 to Rodney Spaulding Mizner and Virginia Florence Palm-Eckert Mizner.

In the loving words of her mother, Virgina, whom she cared for many years:

Mildred attended elementary school in a one-room school, Concord, and graduated from Miami R-1 High School in 1956. Two weeks after high school graduation, she began working for Hallmark in Kansas City and continued as a dedicated employee for 37 1/2 years. She was sent to train other workers in Carrolton, Missouri.

Mildred’s soft voice and kind ways won her many friends of all ages. To older people, she was always respectful, caring and patient. She enjoyed entering into games and going on little shopping sprees with younger family members and friends. She truly thought of other people before herself. She enjoyed sports, especially baseball and basketball. She was always a neat housekeeper, but her greatest joy was working outdoors.

As a young girl, she became a Christian and was baptized at Vacation Bible School. For most of her life, she attended the Butler Assembly of God Church. Upon Virginia’s passing, the family home was purchased by Immanuel Baptist Church of Butler, where prayer group meetings are now held.

Mildred is survived by her nephew and nieces, Randi Mizner, Staci Mizner Smith and Shani Mizner Kroll, her Uncle J.L. Eckert and wife, Kathleen, of Butler, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Virgil Norman Mizner, and her nephew, Robbi Lee Mizner.

BCSO announces new text alert system is up and running

The new messaging system is live! If you received the following message, “Welcome to Bates County Sheriff's Office text alerts! You are opted-in to receive general alerts for emergencies, weather, and more. Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/c2fMR Reply STOP to opt-out.”, it was NOT A SCAM.

Our new system allows us to be able to send messages to individuals who sign up on our website, via text message, numbers who were previously signed up to our prior messaging system, and from phone numbers registered at addresses within the county.
If you have any questions please fell free to reach out to Corporal Jackson via email at jjackson@batescountysheriff.com

The Adrian Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Elysian Med Spa to the Community

The Adrian Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome Elysian Med Spa, the newest addition to our thriving business community! As a premier medical spa, Elysian brings ethical skincare, massages, and aesthetic treatments to our residents, enhancing both beauty and confidence.

Mandie has called Appleton City, MO home since the age of 10. After graduating, she moved away for 20 years, spending the last eight years in Alaska before returning to Missouri with her family five years ago.

Mandie has been providing Hydrafacials, chemical peels, waxing, and other aesthetic treatments at Amazingly Ageless Medspa for the past three years and decided to open her own business in Adrian to offer high-quality, results-driven treatments in a welcoming, luxury setting.

The name Elysian was chosen because it means beautiful, peaceful, and perfect, inspired by the idea of a heavenly paradise. That’s exactly the experience Mandie wants to create for clients—an escape where they can relax and rejuvenate.

Joining Mandie at Elysian Med Spa are:

• Emma Swaters, LE – Licensed esthetician specializing in advanced skincare treatments, facials, customized aesthetic services, and eyelash extensions.

• Brendan Bagley, MD – Medical director overseeing Botox and other advanced aesthetic treatments to ensure the highest level of care.

Elysian Med Spa offers a range of treatments designed to enhance skin health, promote relaxation, and boost confidence. Services include:

• Hydrafacial – Deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates for glowing skin

• Chemical Peels – Target acne, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines

• Massage – Relieve tension and restore balance

• Waxing – Smooth, long-lasting hair removal

• Customized Facials – Tailored to your unique skin needs

• Lash & Brow Enhancements – Elevate your natural beauty

• Botox & Injectables – Reduce fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful look

We had a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 22nd, where Elysian Med Spa was celebrated by the community, friends, and family. Elysian adds to the vibrancy of our town, providing a place where people can relax, rejuvenate, and invest in their well-

Contact for Info & Appointments:

Elysian Med Spa

35 E. Main St, Suite C

Adrian, MO 64720

Elysianmedspallc.com

Elysian.medspallc@gmailcom

Mandie (licensed esthetician) : (660)207-8422

Alignment Alert issued...

 

Deep inside this innocent looking puddle on the southeast corner of the Fort Scott and Business I-49 intersection in Butler  is an inches-deep-rim-bending-tire-blowing crater that has brought frustration to many drivers as of late.

Mid America Live spoke to the city of Butler who noted that the repair is responsibility of MoDot and they have been notified of the issue; it should be fixed soon.