Vehicle fire overnight in rural Adrian

Around 1:30 a.m. this morning the Adrian Fire Department along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a truck fire on CR 13004 off of KK Highway east of Adrian.

The truck was a total loss and no one was injured in this incident. The cause of the fire is unknown to us at this time.

Carmen Behringer for Butler City Council Ward 4

Hi! My name is Carmen Behringer, and I am seeking to fill the office of City Council in Ward 4. My husband, Mike, and I have lived in Butler since the summer of 2013. I was born and raised in a rural area outside of Butler and graduated in 1985 as Carmen Kauffman.

I am currently a teacher at Butler High School for the last 20 years. My husband is the Director of Respiratory and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Bates County Memorial Hospital.

My husband and I have four children and several grandchildren. My youngest son graduated from Butler in 2017. For several years, he worked for the city as a lifeguard.

In the past few years, I have had the pleasure of being on the Promotions Committee for the city. This past summer, I took part in helping paint the beautiful mural found in the alley north of the square. My husband and I enjoy taking part in the Christmas Decorating Contest.

I am looking for the opportunity to serve on the City Council and represent the residents of Ward 4. Your vote is appreciated.

Near Normal Temperatures for early April

Today's normal high in KC? 62. Today's forecast high? 61. Generally near normal temperatures can be expected for the next several days.

Harrisonville man seriously injured in Cass County motorcycle accident

On April 1st around 7:20 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident near the area of 28201 E. Orient Cemetery Road.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2014 Harley Davidson driven by 47 year old Kasey L. Chapman of Harrisonville, Missouri struck an embankment, overturned and ejected the rider.

Mr. Chapman sustained serious injuries and he was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220161587

Electric City Speedway 2022 Opening Night

 

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Obituary - Melvin Marshall

George Melvin Marshall went to be with Jesus peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 30, 2022. Melvin was born in Cedar County on August 9, 1937, the son of George and Cathaleen Henry Marshall. 

Melvin was united in marriage to Frances Coale on August 9, 1959 at Caplinger Mills Baptist Church and to this union two daughters were born: Carmen and Cathy. Melvin was saved and baptized on November 5, 1976 at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. 

He was a member and served as a deacon at Union Hall Baptist Church. Melvin was drafted into the Army in 1960 and served two years in Anchorage, Alaska. He was then in active Army reserves for two years and inactive reserves for four years.

Melvin and Frances moved to the farm in El Dorado Springs in 1969 to live out his dream. He worked for Julian Construction and then retired from 3M in Nevada. He spent the next 30 years enjoying his farm, raising cattle, and spending time with his family sharing his wisdom and many wonderful stories.

Survivors include wife Frances of the home; daughters Carmen Fletcher (Randy) and Cathy Miller (Mitch); grandchildren Miranda Lowrey (Shannon) and Jordan Fletcher (Jamie); great granddaughters Danica Lowrey, Blair Fletcher and Kalen Post; sisters Donna Watkins, Madeline Parrish, Dixie Haler, and Carolyn McGuire; brothers Bill Marshall and Mike Marshall; sister-in-law Marge Marshall; as well as nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents and brother Tuffy Marshall.

Visitation:
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Visitation Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home

Service:
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m.

Service Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home

Interment:
Virgil City Cemetery

Countywide Disposal now contracted to the city of Creighton

The city of Creighton has contracted with Countywide Disposal to handle their trash disposal needs. 

Tip carts are currently being delivered to all households inside the city limits of Creighton. 

We are honored to have earned this opportunity and look forward to providing great service to the residents of Creighton.

Special guest at the Butler Senior Center

Artist & published author Glenn Dykstra came to the Butler Senior Center for lunch & to show what he built while at home during the pandemic. Glenn told the coordinator that each log cabin took 2 weeks to be built. 

Glenn likes to create things to stay busy & every once in awhile, show what he has made. Good job, Glenn!

You can find Glenn on Facebook: Glenn Dykstra, the one with him in his library.