Promgoers: A slight change in plans

HD Photo has announced that due to rain, photos will be taken at the Union Restaurant in Butler, as they have a nice brick wall as a backdrop- and more importantly, it's inside.

Time will be from 1 to 4:45 pm to accommodate couples from both Miami and Butler schools. Cost is $30.

Miami will have couples park by the north end of the school and enter the doors by the preschool room and promenade down the hallway through the cafeteria.

Butler promenade will begin at 4 pm in the high school gymnasuim  and all guests are asked to arrive by 4 pm and plan to stay until buses depart at approximately 5:30. Buses are expected to return by midnight.

Turn in unused drugs until 2 pm today

Don't flush or throw away unused or unwanted prescription drugs- you can safely have them disposed of by dropping off at the Bates County Health Center today until 2 pm.

The Bates County Health Center is located at 501 N. Orange st. in Butler.

Lightning strike leaves hole in highway

The Missouri Highway Patrol posted this picture earlier today on Twitter, showing the true power of a lightning strike. It happened on the shoulder of I-49 in northern Bates County. Fortunately, there was no adjacent property damage and no injuries to passers by.

Rain...and lots of it

Flooding will be a major concern as the day progresses, current radar shows a continual flow of inbound moisture from the southwest.

There is a lot going on in the area today- plan accordingly and remember to NEVER drive through running water.

View live radar here

Highlights from Butler C of C Cruise Night

Despite a threat of showers, about 15 cars made it to Sonic for the first annual Cruise Night of 2017. Plan ahead for cruise nights the fourth Friday of the month through Summer.

 

     

Bates County Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI COURT NEWS

APRIL 20-28, 2017

St v. Max L Ash, Jr., Felony possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamines, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 yrs supervised probation, standard conditions, pay court costs, to perform 200 hours of community service.

St v. Jessie J Carlson, I: Felony assault—given SIS, placed on 5 yrs supervised probation, standard conditions, II: Misd resisting arrest—sentenced to 2 days CTS, pay court costs.

St v. Jayson Evan Gillette, Felony unlawful possession of a firearm, guilty plea, sentenced to MDOC for 5 years, given SES, placed on 5 yrs probation, to serve 150 hours of community service, pay court costs.

St v. Buster William Greer, I: Felony possession of more than 35 grams of marijuana—guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation II: Misd. Possession of drug paraphernalia, fined $100 and court costs.

St v. Casey L Gregory, I: Felony possession of controlled substance—methamphetamines—guilty plea; II: Misd. Possession of marijuana-guilty plea; III: Misd. possession of drug paraphernalia-transferred to alternative court.

St vs. Casey L Gregory, I: Felony possession of controlled substance-methamphetamines, II: Misd. Poss. Of drug paraphernalia—no finding of guilt at this time.

St v. Casey L Gregory, I: Felony possession of controlled substance-methamphetamines, II Misd. Poss. Of drug paraphernalia—transferred to alternative court.

St v. Lesnita D Kalb, probation revoked, sentenced to 4 yrs on Ct I: sentenced to one year concurrent on Ct II, previous sentence order executed.

St v. Jarren Orley Melton, Amended charges Felony possession of controlled substance, oxycontin, guity plea to amended charges, given SIS, placed on 5 yrs probation, Ct. II dismissed, standard conditions, to pay court costs.

St v. Jarren O. Melton, I: Felony burglary, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 yrs probation, standard conditions, to pay restitution of $200, II: Misd. Stealing, 4 days CTS, pay court costs.

St v. Micahel S Rojas, I: Felony possession of controlled substance-methamphetamines, II: Felony tampering, III: Felony resisting a lawful stop, guilty plea to all three, sentenced to 7 yrs MDOC on I, sentenced to 7 yrs MDOC on II; sentenced to 4 yrs in MDOC on III; placed on 5 yrs probation, to perform 200 hours of community service, pay court costs.

Now here's something you can use!

The Adrian Lions Club is sponsoring a raffle for some really useful items!

Win either a $300 or $100 gift card to Yoss Thriftway or a 22 hp zero turn John Deere mower with 48 inch cut.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased from any Adrian Lions Club member.

Note correction- drawing will be May 31st and good luck!

Vendors needed for Rich Hill 4th of July celebration

YOU KNOW its going to be a big celebration when the 2017 Headliner on Saturday, July 1 will be LORRIE MORGAN along with opening act Lorrie's son, Jesse Keith Whitley.

If you're a food vendor, we highly recommend being a part of the party.... feel free to print this form and get signed up now. 

We'll see YOU in Rich Hill!

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