Adrian fire under investigation

A fire reported on July 27 in Adrian is under investigation by the the Adrian Fire Department, Adrian Police and the State Fire Marshal's office. The residence occupied by the Enos family at 1st and Virginia streets, caught fire in the garage and was quickly extinguished. The exact cause of the fire is unknown; the official report is expected to be released soon.

Tax free weekend starts tomorrow

Don't forget that Missouri's Tax Free holiday is this weekend.  Click here to find out what items are eligible and maximum amounts for tax free purchases.

Obituary - Wanda Lavon Beeler

Wanda Lavon Beeler, 88 of Basehor, KS, died Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Tonganoxie Nursing Center in Tonganoxie, KS. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Friday, August 6 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Slight dip in temps

Today

Partly cloudy. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Miami school tax levy hearing

The Miami R-1 School District will hold a tax levy public hearing for the 2010-2011 school year on Monday, August 16 at 7 pm in the FACS room at the school. The regular Board of Education meeting will immediately follow the hearing.

Hume Fair schedule - "Let Freedom Ring"

There's plenty left to see and do at the 68th annual Hume Fair:

Thursday:

6:30 pm - Kiddie Pedal Pull at the arena - ages 4 through 13

8:00 pm - Hume Olympics at the arena - 18 and older

A full day Friday:

7:30 am to 10:30 Entries for Fair at the Legion Building

9:00 am - Kids games and activities at the city park

10:00 am till noon - Legion Hall closed for judging

4:00 pm - Pet contest at the city park

5:30 till 6:00 pm - Registration for talent show

6:00 pm - Talent show at the band stand

8:00 pm - Rodeo

More Saturday:

8:00 till 8:30 am - Registration for baby contest and swimsuit contest

8:30 am - Baby contest (diaper only) 0 to 23 months; Swimsuit contest to follow; Boys and girls divisions 2, 3 and 4 years old.

9:00 am - Horseshoe pitching contest, southwest corner of the park

10:00 to 10:45 am - Parade line up at the Methodist Church parking lot

11:00 am - Parade

11:30 am to 12:30 pm - Car show registration, northeast corner of the square

12:30 pm to 1:00 pm - Washer tournament sign ups

12:30 pm till 4:00 pm - Opry House Theatre Performers of El Dorado Springs, MO

1:00 pm - Garden tractor pull, west side of arena

2:00 pm - Prince and Princess crowning

3:00 pm - Prize drawings

8:00 pm - Rodeo and Queen crowning 

After the rodeo -  Street dance by Paragon

Booth space is available for vendors call 660-643-7637

Severe Thunderstorm Watch this evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 10 pm tonight.


View live radar here

Hog Roast August 14th

Come one, come all to St. Patrick's Church Old Fashioned Summertime Hog Roast on August 14th. Dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The meal includes pork, coleslaw, baked beans, red potato salad, dessert and drink.  A Beer Garden will be avilable.  There will be Basket Bingo and Children's Games.  Prices are $10 (11 and up) , $5 (3-10) and Under 2 eat free. Carryout available.

St. Patrick's Church is located at 400 West Nursery St. in Butler.

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