Free movie night tonight

Miami FCCLA is showing Nanny McPhee 2 at the Amsterdam Theater tonight, February 19 beginning at 6:00 PM. The movie is FREE. Concessions available for a small charge.

The Amsterdam Theatre is located on Main street next to Citizen's Bank.

Senior Centers to host country breakfast March 5th

Mark your calendar for March 5th- Starting at 7:30 a.m. the Butler Senior Center is hosting another country breakfast at 611 West Mill street in Butler. Irene Holt will provide musical entertainment and free will donations will be greatly appreciated.

Also on March 5th, the Kern Senior Center in Rich is hosting a country breakfast also starting at 7:30 a.m. The Senior Center is located at 613 E. Park street in Rich Hill. Come enjoy a great meal and support our seniors.

Snow gone from the forecast

Today

Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Cloudy with chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Temperatures steady or slowly rising after midnight. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Circuit Court News Feb. 14th - 18th

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 
FEB 14-18, 2011

Nancy Hjetland v Robert D Shine & Theresa Shine, husband and wife & Robert D Shine & Theresa Shine d/b/a Shine’s Dairy, Petition filed. 

Doris McDaniel (Bell) v. Marty Jennings, Dismissed Petition for Order of Protection. 

Taylor W Zander v Felecia R Loyd, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner. 

Stewart M Eidson v Latisha R Eidson, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Tommy L Evans v Deborah R Evans, Dissolution of Marriage is Granted. 

Melinda L Cunningham v Billy L Cunningham, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Tammy Stump v Charles Stump, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Stacy Ackerman v Joshua Ackerman, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

St v. Jeffrey C Boatman, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony  theft/stealing, set for 2-22-11. 

St v. Blake L Leister, I: Felony possession of controlled substance—marijuana, II: Felony unlawful use of a weapon, set for 2-22-11. 

St v. Christopher R Bailey, Felony burglary, set for 2-22-11. 

St v. Sherry L Rector, Felony possession of controlled substance—marijuana, set for 3-21-11. 

St v. John L Rector, Felony possession of controlled substance—marijuana, methamphetamine, set for 3-21-11. 

St v. Ronnie W Plunkett, Felony failed to register as a sex offender, set for 3-21-11. 

St v. Billy G Good, I: Felony theft/stealing,  II: Felony unlawful possession of firearms, III: Felony sale/possession of equipment/parts w/missing/falsified  ID on bobcat skid steer, IV;  Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana, set for 3-21-11.

Bates County budget in the black

Compared to the economic woes being reported on the national level, Bates County is in pretty good financial shape according to the 2011 budget report. As of the end of 2010, cash on hand was just over $1,656,000. Revenues for 2011 are forecast to be just over $6,883,000 with expenses (expected to be up slightly) to be around $7,700,000. The  difference (around $839,000) is still a positive number- which again, contrasts nicely compared to the woes of others.

The 92 page budget report is available at the office of Marlene Wainscott in the Bates County Courthouse.

Adrian Courtwarming tonight

Courtwarming is all set for tonight at the Adrian High School.  The lady Blackhawks will face the Rich Hill Tigers at 6 p.m. to be followed  the boys game. The crowning ceremony will be held between the games.

60's Sunday....snow Tuesday?

Today

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Reams of talent at Young Author's Night

A youngster checks out a
story book

How to books, mysteries, fiction stories and more were on display at Miami School as part of Young Author's Night held this evening. A rough count indicated nearly 100 or so personally authored works by Miami students on display throughout the elementary school hallways.

Good fishing tips from
Eric Hendrix and Dakota Ryles

Meanwhile, in the 'Creative Cafe', students read passages from their writings, while others played musical instruments and danced as a capacity crowd looked on. A good time was enjoyed by all while seeing our local youth showcase their talents.

Katie Murrell reads in the Creative Cafe