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Preliminary Hearing Set in Adrianna Horton Murder Case

A preliminary hearing is scheduled early next year in Lamar for a Lockwood man charged with kidnapping, raping and killing of a 12-year-old Golden City girl this year. 34-year-old Bobby Bourne, Jr. was charged after Adriaunna Horton disappeared August 19th. The Barton County associate circuit judge Charles Curless -- during a pre-trial conference earlier this week -- scheduled the preliminary hearing for January 8, 2014. The state's case is to be presented by an attorney from the office of the Missouri attorney-general.

BUTLER OPTIMIST GUN AND KNIFE SHOW

 

November 8^th ,9^th , and 10^th mark the dates for the Annual Butler Optimist Gun and Knife Show, sponsored by the Butler Optimist Club .

Hours are Friday November 8^th, 4-8, Saturday November 9^th ,8 to 6 and Sunday 9 am to 3 pm. The Butler Optimist Gun and Knife show will be held at the Old Walmart Building at 1005 West Fort Scott Street in Butler as a courtesy of Wilson Tire.

Admission is $5.00 per day and children under age 10 will be admitted free of charge.

For more information contact Mike Hill at 573-216-2517.

Weather Update: Chilly October Weather

 The Temperatures will be chilly for Thursday and Thursday night. Expect temperatures to be frigid, as lows will be in the 25 to 30 degree range. After a mild weekend, we are monitoring the chances for a rainy upcoming week. There is still some uncertainty as to how much rain

Water Main Break In Butler

 

Butler Water Department is on scene of a water main break in the 200 block of east Pleasant Street around Mechanic street in Butler. Crews are still on scene so please watch for workers in the area. Bates County Live will update this if and when any more information becomes available.

Rich Hill Trunk Or Treat

 

Trunk or Treat on October 31st starting at 5:30 at Park Ave and 5th St, downtown Rich Hill followed by various activities. 

If you live in the area and would like to participate, please arrive at 5:30pm and a parking attendant will show you where to park if you are handing out candy. If you would like to donate candy, please contact the Rich Hill's 4th of July committee Face book page the link is:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rich-Hills-4th-of-July/195322573195?hc_location=stream

Butler Library Hosts Dollar Book Sale

DOLLAR BOOK SALE
Fri. Nov. 1st 9:30-5:30  Everything a dollar or multiples for a dollar
 
Sat. Nov. 2nd 9:30-3:00   $2.00 a bag
 
Butler Public Library
100 W. Atkison
Butler, MO.   64730
660-679-4321

Veteran's Bingo Hosted By The Adrian Optimist Club

 

Veteran’s Day, November 11^Th , is a National Holiday to commemorate members of the armed forces.  The Adrian Optimist Club will be hosting a special Veteran’s Bingo on Monday, November 11^Th at the Adrian Optimist Building. The door’s will open at 5:00 pm with Bingo starting at 7:00 pm. All veteran’s and active military personnel with an ID will receive a free meal with the purchase of a Bingo Pack. This is the Adrian Optimist Club’s way of saying “Thank You’’ for all the Vet’s have done for our country. That’s the Veteran’s Bingo, on Veteran’s Day at the Adrian Optimist Building on Monday, November 11^Th at 5 pm.