June Cruise Night a 'shiny' success

It was almost another chapter from American Graffiti tonight as the Butler Chamber of Commerce and Sonic presented the monthly cruise night. Lots of slick paint, chrome and pride was present as cars came from Drexel, Appleton City and more to 'hang out'!

Click here to see our HD quality album of cars at the June 2014 Cruise Night

REMINDER: Swing by 607 W. Clark in Butler for a great display

Looking to get into the 4th of July Spirit? Then swing by 607 W Clark St in Butler they are running a Fourth of July light show this summer. The family typically does Halloween and Christmas display which is awesome but this year they are also doing Fourth of July. The show will run from 9 to midnight from this weekend through July 4.

KATY TRAIL 5K AND 1-MILE 'FUN RUN'

Runners, take your mark, get set and go to the "Olde Glory Days" 5K and One-Mile "Fun Run" on Saturday, July 5, on the beautiful and scenic Katy Trail. 

Registration begins at 6 a.m. in the Katy Trail State Park parking lot in Clinton. The 5K race starts at 7:30 a.m. and all runners must be at the trail by 7:15 a.m. to get on the bus that will transport you to the starting line. All participants who are pre-registered by Sunday, June 29, will receive an Olde Glory Days race shirt. Medals for the 5K race will be awarded to the first, second and third place runners.

Registration forms may be picked up at the Chamber Depot, 200 South Main Street, Clinton. If you would like one faxed or e-mailed, call the Chamber during regular business hours (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) at 660-885-8166.

Bates County Sheriffs Office Reminder

Just a reminder... 

The Administrative Office at the Bates County Sheriffs Office will be closed tomorrow. There will not be any CCWs issued, sex offenders registered or inmate money released. We will be back to our normal business hours on Monday.

Drexel 4th of July Schedule

Butler Chamber Of Commerce Home of The Week

The Butler Chamber of Commerce reinstated the tradition of selecting a graciously kept home and yard to feature every week. The charming landscaping on 220 North Delaware compelled the committee to choose it for the northeast quarter of town. Hazel Williams Mammen has owned the home since 2008.

Adrian plans a full 4th...

Thanks in advance to the Adrian Optimists for planning yet another full day of family fun on Friday, July 4th.

10 am - parade
11:30 to 2:30 - lunch
7 am to 3 pm - Backyard BBQ contest
11 am to 5 pm - Sand volleyball
1 to 5 pm - Horseshoes Tournament
Noon to 4 pm - Inflatables for kids
2 to 3 pm - Bingo
2:30 to 3:15 pm - Kids games
5 pm - Hillbilly Hook & Pull
Fireworks at dark

Sign up for volleyball and horseshoes call Josh Nieder 660-424-4119
BBQ contest call Tim McGowen 816-805-8709
Hillbilly Hook & Pull at Ferguson arena - adults $5, 12 and under free

Weather Update: A Stormy Weekend Ahead...

Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected from Saturday afternoon through Sunday. For both days, large hail and strong damaging winds will be the primary threats. Additionally, heavy rainfall may lead to localized flash flooding, especially across north-central Missouri.