Lady bears drop hard played game to Oak Grove last night

The Butler Lady Bears basketball varsity team lost 38-35 last night to the Oak Grove Lady Panthers.

Butler was led in points by Freshman Kylee DuBray who has 15 points, Junior Adyson Clover pitched in 8 points and Senior Haven Humphrey pitched in 7 points in the loss.

The lady bears will finish the regular season on the road Friday night at Buffalo to take on the bison.

Obituary - John O. Pellham

John O. Pellham, age 93, of Belton, Missouri passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024, at Beautiful Savior Home in Belton, Missouri.

A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. A burial will follow at the Belton Cemetery, Belton, Missouri.

John was born in Bradleyville, Missouri on November 30, 1930, the son of Joseph E. Pellham and Katie Elizebeth Herd. John was one of the six children from the union, Eldon, Willis, Ama, Evelyn, and Alice. John was a Navy Veteran and a member of the Belton VFW Post 8220. John worked as an assembly line worker for Kenworth for 20 years. After that he became welding for many years. John was a very hard worker in every task he took on. He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He also was an honorary warrior for the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and longtime Boy Scouts leader.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Katie Pellham; daughter, Brenda Pellham; two brothers, Eldon and Willis Pellham; and two sisters, Ama Buttram and Evelyn Freeman.

He is survived by his two sons, Greg Pellham and Bruce Pellham (Elisa); his significant other for over 30 years, Joan Burris; sister, Alice Jenkins (Norman); two grandchildren, Becky Pellham and Michael Pellham; and two great grandchildren, Hunter Pellham and Haisley Kline.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

One arrested after police chase

On 02/13/2024, at approximately 10:23pm, a Butler Officer conducted a traffic stop on Dodge Ram pickup on Rice Road for defective equipment.

The driver, identified as Christina Adams had an active warrant for her arrest out of the City of Rich Hill. When the Butler Officer advised Ms. Adams that she had an active warrant, she stated “I’m not going to jail.” And started the vehicle.

In an attempt to apprehend Ms. Adams and prevent her from fleeing, the Butler Officer struck the driver side window of the vehicle with his fist, shattered it, and sustained a minor injury to his arm. Ms. Adams then fled in her vehicle at a high rate of speed traveling North on Rice Road.

The Butler Officers then pursued Ms. Adams. The pursuit continued North on Rice Road, onto West Fort Scott Street, and onto South Bound I-49. 

Butler Officers continued to pursue Ms. Adams on I-49 until a Bates County Sheriff’s Office Deputy entered the pursuit and assisted in bringing the pursuit to a stop by use of the Grappler Device just north of Rich Hill on I-49. Ms. Adams was then taken into custody and transported to the Bates County Jail.

The Butler Officer received medical treatment at the Bates County Memorial Hospital for his injuries. Formal charges in relation to the pursuit are pending.

The Butler Police Department would like to thank the Bates County Sheriff's Office for assisting in bringing this pursuit to a safe ending.

Narcotics search warrant served in Butler

This morning the Bates County Sheriff's Office served a Narcotics Search Warrant executed in Butler. 4 subjects detained at this time. Additional information will be available later today.

Adrian Mayor presents awards during alderman meeting

Adrian Mayor Matt Cunningham presented special awards during last night's alderman meeting to recognize those who "make Adrian a great place to live." With each presentation he explained why that person was chosen and added that this will be an annual tradition as he believes those who bring a unique dynamic to our community should be recognized for their efforts.

Employee of the Year- Ryan Wescote

Meritorious Achievement- Mark Griffith

Lifetime Achievement- Mark Lovelace

Blackhawk Pride- Daniel Horner

First Responder of the Year-  Chris Dillon

Highlights from the alderman meeting will be made available in an upcoming post.

Mid America News-Shopper pick up locations

Feel free to pick up a copy at the following locations or you can purchase a subscription

Adrian - NAPA, Yoss Thriftway, Byrds Pecans, post office lobby, Kings Kutter barber shop
Amsterdam  - McBee's, Leona's, Amsterdam Cafe, post office lobby
Appleton City - Powell’s True Value, AC Feed Store, Food Fair, post office lobby, Casey’s, H&E Veterinary clinic
Archie - Quik Break, Mama’s Kitchen, Fishing Dock, post office lobby, Treads Tire Shop
Butler - Tu Casa, Bear Stop, both Casey's, Shopper office 5 W. Dakota, Family Center, Stoplight Market, Conoco, Smoker’s Outlet, Quick Dine, Dollar Store
Drexel - Food Fair, Casey's, Smoke shop, post office
Harrisonville - Trade Fair, Phillips 66, Thrift Shop, Casey’s on Commercial, Casey’s on Mechanic, BP on Commercial, Advantage Hearing Aid Center, coming soon Walmart, Family Center and Mill Walk Mall
Hume - Citizens Bank, Hume General Store, post office
LaCygne Ks - Casey's, Stainbrook’s
Montrose - post office lobby, Montrose Savings Bank, Casey’s
Mound City Ks - Food Fair, Casey’s, post office
Passaic - McBee's
Pleasanton Ks - Food Fair, Casey's, NAPA, post office lobby
Prescott Ks - D’s Truck Stop
Rich Hill Mo - Bates County Produce, Food Fair, post office lobby, Kern Center, city hall, Swopes Drive-In
Rockville -  Seider’s One Stop 

Community Calendar

 

TOPS club meet every Thursday at 6:00 pm @ Adrian Methodist Church Bingo each Monday night @ Adrian Optimist building 7 pm 2nd Monday each month Harmony Mission DAR meets @ Butler Library 1:30 pm

Feb 20 Community Cafe @ First Christian Church, Butler 5:30 pm
Feb 27 Community Cafe @ Nazarene Church, Butler 5:30 pm
Feb 29 Business Symposium @ Bates Social 5:30 pm
Mar 2 Show and Tell @ Bates County Museum 10 am - 2 pm
Mar 2 Giving Fore Living banquet
Mar 9 Bates Co Fair Mouse Races
Mar 9 CPR Class @ BCMH call 660-200-7007 and leave message
Mar 15 Roaring 20’s party @ Bates County Museum 6:30 pm
Mar 16 Amsterdam St. Patrick’s Day parade 2 pm
Mar 21 Butler Chamber of Commerce banquet call 660- 464-1339 for info
Mar 22 & 23 Swap meet and auction at Frontier Village in Adrian
Mar 30 Easter Egg Hunt @ Bates County Museum 10 am
Apr 1 Bates County Museum opens for the season 660-679-0234
Apr 3 Presbyterian Church Bible Study 5:30 pm
Apr 6 Children’s Center Casino Night @ Adrian Optimist Building
Apr 19 Murder Mystery Dinner @ Bates County Museum 7 pm
June 1 Brick Street Bash on the Butler square (afternoon)
June 15 Recovery Court Poker Run (pending)
June 21, 22, 23 Butler Saddle Club Rodeo
June 28, 29, 30 WMATAMA tractor show @ Frontier Village
June 29 Adrian 4th of July celebration and parade
July 4 Drexel 4th of July celebration and parade
July 4 Rich Hill 4th of celebration and parade
July 8-12 Bates County Fair
Want something added to the community calendar? Call 913-219-4900 or email midshopper@gmail.com

Obituary - Joseph Cretel

Joseph Cretel, age 40, of Windsor, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Lee's Summit Medical in Lee's Summit, Missouri. 

The Clinton VFW Post 1894 will be having a benefit dinner for Joe from 3:00-7:00 PM on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the Clinton VFW in Clinton, Missouri. 

And a Memorial Dinner will be provided by the Calhoun Fire Department at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Event Space Building on Washington Street in Clinton, Missouri.

Joeseph Marcell Cretel was born on August 5, 1983 in Birmingham, Alabama. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, BBQ's and bonfires with family and friends, working on cars with his brother and daughter Amy. He loved playing card games and being a jungle gym with all his kids, teaching kids to work on cars, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed working with the Calhoun Fire Department and helping people.

He was a devoted to his family and friends and a provider for his family. He is deeply loved and missed by all his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother Janice Kay (Quinn) Cretel, his grandparents; Marcel M. Cretel, Joanna M. Cretel, Myrtle Frances Quinn and Clifford Douglas Quinn.

Survivors include his wife Tammy Cretel, his daughter Emily Cretel, 2 stepchildren; Julie Jones and Amy Jones, 2 step grandchildren; Emma Silkwood and Sophia Silkwood, his father Marceau Cretel, his brother Steven Cretel, his nephew Matthew Cretel, and Niece Catherine Cretel.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.