BEARS AND BEAR BACKERS FIRST GAME AT NEW FOOTBALL FIELD

THE FIRST GAME AUGUST 30^TH AT ADRIAN    FIRST HOME GAME SEPTEMBER 6^TH IN BUTLER. THE BUTLER BEARS AND THE BUTLER BEAR BACKER ARE GEARING UP FOR THE FIRST HOME GAME OF THE 2013 SEASON AT THE NEW BUTLER BEARS STADIUM.

THE BUTLER BEAR BACKER WILL HOST THE PRE-GAME OPENING PRIOR TO THE FIRST GAME ON FRIDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 6TH... YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! BEAR BACKERS HAVE AN EXCITING PRE-GAME PLANNED.

THE BEAR BACKERS WILL ALSO HAVE NEW 2013 BEAR MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE... SEE YOU AT THE NEW BUTLER BEARS STADIUM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FOR THE BEAR HOME OPENER.

Courtesy of FM. 92.1

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Water Distribution System Burn Out

NOTIFICATION

The City of Rich Hill will begin a free chlorine burn out of the water distribution system this started Monday 7/29/2013 and will continue through 8/12/2013. The free chlorine burn out is a change in the disinfection process from chloramines to free chlorine and is a necessary process to eliminate any nitrification or build up in the distribution system. This free chlorine doesn't contain ammonia. This is a normal procedure and our water quality experts monitor this process closely to ensure optimum levels of disinfectant are present. Due to this temporary change customers may experience a temporary change in taste and odor, as well as a discoloration of water. This discoloration is due to the mineral build up in the pipes being removed by the flushing action. There are no associated health risks or causes for concern. This temporary treatment change practice is recommended by the Department of Natural Resources. If you have any questions, or need further information please call City Hall at 417-395-2223.

Courtesy of Rich Hill Plant Staff

Weather Update: Dry Midweek Weather

High pressure will bring dry weather to the region through Thursday. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will then increase starting late Thursday night and Friday. The weekend then looks unsettled as a frontal boundary stalls across the region.

Some Photos From The Circus Today In Butler

UPDATE: Accident 1 Mile North Of Butler

Missouri State Highway Patrol along with The Bates County Sheriff's Department, Butler Fire Department and Bates County EMS all responded to a 2 vehicle accident this afternoon around 2:25pm 1 mile North of Butler on I-49 and Mile Marker 132.8. The accident occured when the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant driven by Brandon J. Calhoun 20, of Amsterdam Missouri was traveling Northbound on I-49 and struck the rear end of a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Barbara Hilbus 76, of Adrian Missouri pushing it off the roadway. Mr. Calhoun refused treatment at the scene of the wreck, Mrs Hilbus was taken by private vehicle to Bates County Memorial Hospital with Minor Injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Don's Tow Of Butler Missouri.

Care Connection is celebrating 40 years this October

Care Connection is celebrating 40 years this October. Each Senior Center is creating a quilt square to tell alittle about the center. Audrie Conoway has created a quilt square for Butler Senior Center. The quilt will travel this fall and be on display at all the centers.

Interstate 49 Outer Roads Focus Of MoDOT Meetings Thursday, Aug. 8, in Adrian‏

Adrian, Bates County - Two community meetings are planned for Thursday, Aug. 8, in Adrian to discuss outer roads along I-49 between Adrian and Passaic. Missouri Department of Transportation engineers will be on hand for the sessions at the Adrian Optimist Club on the southwest outer road of I-49 and Route 18. These meetings are a continuation of a discussion initiated by area residents requesting outer road access improvements. Here is the schedule: * West side of I-49 -- Discussion begins at 4 p.m. * East side of I-49 -- Discussion begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600. Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: facebook.com/MoDOT.Southwest, twitter.com/MoDOT_Southwest and pinterest.com/modotsouthwest