Main street evacuated in Appleton City

According to KMOE radio station, an area along Main street in Appleton City has been evacuated as some type of police situation appears to be unfolding at this time.

The report came initially from the St. Clair County sheriff's department. More information will be published as is becomes available.

Optimists bring back demolition derby

What could be more fun than taking an old car and smashing it into another old car? Probably not much. Especially when you get to do it in front of a cheering crowd...

file photo

The Adrian Optimist Club is presenting a good old Smash Up Derby, as they did over 25 years ago. The south end of the Adrian city park is where you'll find the action, along with scattered car parts and shrapnel, tomorrow night starting at 7 p.m.

Some 35 cars are expected to compete with drivers from all around the area with some from as far away as Springfield, Mo.

Concessions will be available. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 10, and under 4 get in free. Proceeds will be used by the Optimists to continue to support youth and civic programs in our local community.

Adrian police department activity report

Sept. 24th

Assault report taken
Speeding citation issued  

Sept. 25th

Citation for no proof of insurance issued

Warning for speed

Harassment call

Sept. 26th

Warning for defective equipment

Well being check

Arrest for assault

Sept. 27th

Report of suspicious activity

Citation for driving while revoked

Citation for no proof of insurance

Sept. 28th

Dog complaint

Sept. 29th

Report of C&I driver

Warning for defective equipment

Sept. 30th

Dog complaint

Well being check

Hydrant flushing scheduled later this month

The City of Butler will be flushing hydrants in all areas North of Ohio Street starting October 24th and 25th, 2012.

Flushing hydrants is a routine maintenance activity of the Water Distribution Department and Fire Department. This work will occur mainly during the late evening and overnight hours for the convenience of our customers and will be primarily Wednesday and Thursday. This work should take approximately two days.

The residents in this area may experience some rusty water and should exercise caution when washing white fabrics. If you notice any staining of white fabrics, do not dry the material but repeat the wash cycle. If you experience stained fabrics, contact the City office at 679-4182 during normal business hours or the Butler Police Department at 679-6131 after hours and on weekends and we can provide you with bottles of stain remover.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Chili Cook-off postponed...

The Chili Cook-off at the Immanuel Baptist Church on Saturday October 6th has been postponed at this time.

We will provide information about re-scheduling when it becomes available.

Appleton City woman injured in crash on 52 highway

Around 2:10 yesterday afternoon 43 year old Daylon A. Turner of Appleton City received what are listed as minor injuries in a single car accident on 52 highway just east of county road 6285. According to the report, Turner was eastbound on 52 when she apparently fell asleep, allowing her 2003 Mazda to run off the right side of the roadway. The vehicle then traveled to the left side of the roadway and struck a drainage ditch.

Turner was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

A little taste of Fall weather...

We're going to get some much cooler weather over the weekend

Today
Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 57F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Tonight
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 39F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.

Saturday
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 48F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 28F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Sunday
Clear. High of 57F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night
Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph

Monday
Clear. High of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. Chance of rain 40%.

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Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk

Oct 1-5, 2012 

Julie A Parks v Joshua A Morlan, Consent Full Order of Protection entered.

George Fulton, POA for Mary Frost v. Matt Frost, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court.

George Fulton, POA for Mary Frost v Melanie Frost, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court.

Connie Jo Layton v MO DOR, Petition for Trial DeNovo filed.

Tanner Everett Stevenson, Petition for Change of Name filed.

John Patrick Hunter v Tina Faye Hunter, Petition for Show Cause filed.

St v. Sharon Warren, Felony sale of controlled substance, marijuana, set for 11-19-12.

Emily Christine Robinson v Christopher Wayne Robinson, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

In the Matter of Cody Lee Howard, Petition for Name Change filed.

St v. Becky A Wilhelm, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/alprazolam, set for 11-19.

St v. Alyssa Sines-McCoy, Felony tampering with motor vehicle, set for 10-15-12.

St. v. Eric L. Hood, I: Misd, resisting arrest/interfering with arres, II: Felony property damage, III: Felony tampering of motor vehicle, set for 10-15-12.

Art Ghys v. Justin Hammer, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court.

Carolyn Ghys v Justin Hammer, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court.