Friday night football scores

Osceola 20, Adrian 0

Butler 39, Stockton 0 (Butler homecoming)

Archie 35, Appleton City 9

Drexel 27, Sherwood 25 (Drexel's homecoming)

Cass-Midway 42, Rich Hill 0

Nevada 49, Springfield Central 19

Bates County Elks re-dedicate veteran's tribute

A short ceremony was held this morning on the northwest corner of the Bates County courthouse lawn as the Bates County Elks Lodge #2653 paid tribute to our local veterans. The tribute has been an ongoing process and currently has over 1,000 veterans names listed on public display.

In upcoming projects, the Elks plan to place a monument to honor branches of the military, add landscaping around the tribute and install a directory of Veterans names to be placed in the Bates County Courthouse, the Butler Public Library and the Bates County Museum.

Huckster's Day officially underway...

Once again the Butler square is packed with vendors, music and plenty of family oriented fun as the annual Butler Chamber of Commerce Huckster's Day Fall Festival is officially underway. Throughout the day there is plenty more on the schedule with a 5k walk/run, a live band, craft booths, dog contest, talent show, kids games, the honorary chicken fly contest to name a few.

Click here to see the full day's schedule

Bears all set for homecoming this evening

The Butler Bears are preparing to face Stockton tonight as the week's homecoming festivities wind down... Game time is 7 p.m. at Deaton-Thomas Field in Butler and will be broadcast play by play on FM 92.1 the Bullet.

Highlights from today's parade- photos courtesy of Kevin Scrogham:

Evacuation in Appleton City a false alarm

Official word from the Appleton City police department is the evacuation on Main street this morning came under false pretenses or simply as the result of a misplaced piece of luggage.

A suitcase, possibly thought to contain explosives, was left near the Appleton City post office prompting the evacuation that began just after 10 a.m. this morning. It is now being reported the suitcase actually contained picture frames and coat hangers.

A bomb squad was called to assist local authorities to safely verify the contents. Residents and businesses were allowed back in the area around noon.

Sight and Safety Night coming again to Main street in Adrian

Highlights from last year's Sight and Safety Night
on Main street in Adrian

The annual Sight and Safety Night will be held on Main street in Adrian Oct. 31st

There'll be all types of treats and fun along Main street to promote safe trick or treating for area youth, sponsored by the Adrian Chamber, local businesses and clubs. Bring your favorite carved pumpkin for the shot at a prize, sponsored by the Lions Club. Pumpkins need to be at the Lion booth by 6 p.m.

The Adrian Lions Club will be asking for donations at their booth for old eyeglasses and cell phones with chargers. Any of these items would be greatly appreciated.

The annual Sight and Safety Night is sponsored by the Adrian Lions Club with support from the Adrian Chamber of Commerce.

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.