Adrian Holiday open house in full swing

Chris Souza of Appleton City showing some of her
hand made crafts

Something for everyone

 Crisp temps make it a good day to be inside at the Adrian Holiday Open House going on now at the Optimist building on South business 71 highway.

Crafters from all around the area are showing their wares
at the Adrian Holiday Open House today

Hand made clothes and accents made locally

Vendors are on hand with all types of holiday gift ideas ranging from handmade crafts, bath and body products, food and much more.

The show runs through 4 p.m. this afternoon.

Accident claims life of Rich Hill teen

A rollover accident on route B highway just West of route N claimed the life of Marcus W. Cheek, 13, of Rich Hill yesterday evening. According to the MSHP report filed by Trooper Dodson, around 12:55 p.m. Cheek was a passenger in a Westbound 2000 Ford driven by Travis Dawn, 18, of Rich Hill that left the roadway, overturned, ejecting all three occupants, including Robert E. Cheek, 19, of Rich Hill.

Travis Dawn was transported to Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton city with moderate injuries. Robert Cheek was taken to Bates County Memorial Hospital with serious injuries and later airlifted to a Kansas City area Hospital. Marcus Cheek was pronounced deceased just before 8 p.m. last night at Children's Mercy Hospital.

Car fire on K highway

Butler Fire is on the scene of a car fire on K highway approximately 1 mile South of 52 Highway West of Butler.

The vehicle is parked close to a residence, so extra precautions are being taken. Watch for emergency vehicles if in the area.

photo courtesy of Jason Bennett

Adrian holiday open house tomorrow

The 4th Annual Holiday Open House will be held in Adrian tomorrow as over 30 local at-home businesses will have holiday merchandise for your home decorating or as holiday gifts. The Adrian Project Prom will prepare food, there will be an inspiring holiday performance by the Dance Craze Dancers. They will be on stage at 1 pm. The Holiday Open House will be held from 9 am to 4 pm at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian.

It’s free admission and everyone is invited to attend.

From windy and warm to cooler with rain...

Add this to your Christmas 'to do' list...

The "Spirit of Christmas" at St. Ludger Church, Germantown, Missouri will be held on Saturday, December 10th at 2 p.m. Come and enjoy the beautifully decorated church and listen to a variety of soloists and musicians. The Butler Brass Band will be playing and Andrea Hawkins of Clinton will be playing the original pipe organ. Christmas cards depicting two of the stained-glass windows will be available for purchase. Free will donation in lieu of admission. 

All monies go to the St. Ludger Fund for Historic Preservation. For more information contact 660-679-7867 or 660-693-4560 or 660-885-5966.

-our thanks to Donna Talbott

Heavy damage to home in Adrian this evening

Just before 6 p.m. this evening Adrian and Butler fire departments were dispatched to 203 North Bates street in Adrian on a report that fire had broken out in an upstairs bedroom.

Upon arrival, heavy fire had already consumed most of the East half of the upstairs portion of the home and had spread to the room directly below.

Crews were on the scene about 4 hours. The residence was occupied by the McDonald family, who escaped without injury.

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