Archie Gun Show This Weekend

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REMINDER: Movie Matinee in Butler

BUTLER, Mo - It’s time for a movie. You are invited to a Movie Matinee in the Old Butler High School Gym on Sunday, March 1st beginning at 2pm.

The Butler Parks and Recreation Department and the Vision Committee are joining forces for an afternoon of fun watching a good movie, Space Jam with Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny. You can’t have a movie without popcorn and a drink, and the combo will be on sale for you to purchase for just $2 to enjoy.

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Come out and have a fun filled afternoon watching a good movie with friends.
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Large hay bale fire East of Adrian

The Adrian Fire Department along mutual aid from several other fire departments are on scene of approximately 50 large hay bales that are fully engulfed in flames.

The location of this fire is off of Z highway East of Adrian. No structures are in danger at this time. Mid America Live will update this when more information becomes available from the Adrian Fire Department.
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Obituary - Charles Hunter Reeves II

Charles Hunter Reeves II, age 43, resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott. He was born May 22, 1971, in Groton, Connecticut, the son of Dr. Charles Stewart Reeves and Harriett Carr Reeves. He graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1989. He worked for K & K Auto Parts from 1989 until 1999. He then worked as a custodian for USD234 from 1999 until 2014. He married Talitha Ann Brown on April 1, 1995, in Fort Scott. Hunter enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid classic movie buff, often quoting famous lines. His favorite was John Wayne. He was blessed with many wonderful friends and possessed a great sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife Tally of the home; two daughters, Hannah Jo Ann Reeves and Emmah Mae Reeves; two sons, Hunter Michael Patrick Reeves and Hollis Fulton Reeves; his parents Dr. Stewart and Harriett Reeves, Fort Scott; sister, Catherine Reeves and husband Joe Kilanoski, Denver, Colorado; father and mother-in-law, Mike and Vicki Brown, Fort Scott; brother-in-law, Kyle Brown and wife Jamie, Fort Scott; and two nieces, Graycyn and Kinsley Brown. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Dorothy Carr and Charles and Mae Reeves.

Rev. Jared Witt will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Monday, March 2nd, at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 Sunday afternoon at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Reeves Children’s College Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online celebration wall at cheneywitt.com.

Circuit Court News Feb 2-19, 2015

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich , Clerk

Feb 2-19, 2015

• St v. William N Brown, probation violation, probation revoked, previous sentence of 7years in MDOC to be executed, 120 day call back option.

• St. v Dennis Coon, Felony theft/stealing, guilty plea, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years supervised probation, to do 200 hours of community service, pay court costs.

• St v. Dennis Coon, I: burglary; II: theft/stealing, dismissed upon plea on above case.

• St v. Mark Lee, probation violation admitted, probation revoked, previous sentence of 5 years in MDOC invoked.

Butler Early Childhood Screening

The Butler RV School District is hosting its annual preschool screening March 26 and 27. The screening provides information about your child’s progress. It is open to 3 and 4 year olds who must be 3 by 7-31-2015. Call for an appointment 660-679-6591, ext. 147.

You must have a copy of their immunization record, social security card, birth certificate and proof of residency.

Courtesy of 921 Kmoe
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Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A: 400 pounds of marijuana-laced chocolate was recovered in traffic stop

The Missouri Highway Patrol said it seized about 400 pounds of edible marijuana chocolate bars during a traffic stop on Interstate 70 Tuesday

The driver of a 2015 Infinti QX60 was pulled over for a traffic violation near the 40-mile marker in Lafayette County. The troopers said that the driver's inconsistencies and deceptive behavior led to a search of the vehicle, where the candy was discovered in a cargo area.

Jeffrey J. Woo, 42, of Ladera Ranch, California., was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

He was taken to the Lafayette County Jail.