Butler teen arrested after crash

On July 4th around 1:20 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 18 year old Lane A. Webb of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Webb was arrested on the following charges 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Failure to maintain the right half of the roadway resulting in a crash 2.) Failure to display valid plates.

Lane A. Webb was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he was later released.

View arrest report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I492279A

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

2024 Rich Hill 4th of July Pie Winners:

We would like to congratulate the 2024 Rich Hill Pie Winners: 

1st Place: Emily Laning
Blackberry Lemonade Pie

2nd Place: Carrie Irwin
Lemon Meringue Pie

3rd Place: Brecklyn Morrison & Lane Hardin
Apple Cheesecake Pie

2024 Rich Hill 4th of July Baby Contest Winners:

Rich Hill 4th of July Baby Contest Winners: {July 3rd, 2024}
We were excited to sponsor the Baby Contest for Rich Hill's 4th of July again this year!

We had 82 babies entered from 17 different towns and 2 states this time!! There were soooo many adorable babies! Judging and picking only 2 winners for each category was the hardest job!

0-3 Month Girls:
1st Place: Vivlin Leavell, Daughter of Devion and Rebecca Leavell
2nd Place: Hazlee Peery, Daughter of Kaylee Hyder & John Peery

0-3 Month Boys:
1st Place: Carson Hammett, Son of Dexter and Kimberly Hammett
2nd Place: Tate Carney, Son of Zach and Erica Carney

4-6 Month Girls:
1st Place: Amelia Cumpton, Daughter of Caitlynn Dodson & Kyle Nelson
2nd Place: Daphne Palms, Daughter of Makayla Charles & Trevion Palm

4-6 Month Boys:
1st Place: Platt Keith, Son of Zachary and Kayla Keith
2nd Place: Rhett Schmitt, Son of Andrew and Abbagail Schmitt

7-12 Month Girls:
1st Place: Scottie Aldrich, Daughter of Lane and Mackenzie Aldrich
2nd Place: Marleigh Bennett, Daughter of Montana and Kyle Bennett

7-12 Month Boys:
1st Place: Quinn Lemcke, Son of Kevin Lemcke & Janine Castillo
2nd Place: Bronson Morrison, Son of Jordan Morrison & Taylor Brooks

13-18 Month Girls:
1st Place: Addi Erickson, Daughter of Chase and Amanda Erickson
2nd Place: Adalee Spencer, Daughter of Robbie and Emily Spencer


13-18 Month Boys:
1st Place: Stephen “Scotty” Collier, Son of Bailey and Josie Collier
2nd Place: Hudson Fields, Son of Joey and Brooke Fields

Bold Daisy Boutique’s Sponsor’s Choices:
Girl: Sutton Miller
Boy: Stetson Miller
Son and Daughter of Bailey and Kearston Miller

Stolen vehicle recovered in Rich Hill

At 17:31 07/03/2024 City of Butler Dispatch contacted Chief of police Mike Buehler City of Rich Hill Police and advised that Vernon County had a stolen vehicle from 07/02/2024. 

Chief Buehler was told that the vehicle could possibly be at an address located on Pine St in Rich Hill. The Chief and other officers went to the location and found the vehicle. 

The owner of the vehicle was contacted, and the vehicle was released to the owner per Vernon County’s request. Chief Buehler Released the vehicle to the victim after the vehicle was processed by Rich Hill Police. Rich Hill Police have several leads they are looking into.

Obituary - Gary Lee Cramer

Celebration of life services for Gary Lee Cramer will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation is prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnment at a later date. Contributions to a charity of your choice. Online condolences at www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Gary Lee Cramer, age 78 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday June 29, 2024 at his home. He was born December 27, 1945 to Harlan Edward and Edna Nadine Dishion Cramer in Centralia, Missouri.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Underwood and husband Dr. Jim Wirkkula of Butler; three grandchildren Harlan Underwood and wife Hannah, Dean Underwood and significant other Avery Brooks, and Jocelyn Underwood; one great-grandson, Jackson Lee Underwood; one great-granddaughter on the way; sister, Joyce Belshe of Houston, Missouri; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother Dale Cramer.

5 years of service to the city of Harrisonville

During Monday’s City of Harrisonville Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Zaring presented David Carpenter with his 5-year service award!

Carpenter currently serves as the Chief Operator for the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Thank you David for your years of dedicated service and for the steady leadership you bring to the City!

Headed to the Rich Hill Pie Auction

Our annual donations to Rich Hill's 4th of July Pie Contest and Auction were both baked in the Nutrition Services Department here at BCMH by:

Blueberry Pie, baked by Lorrie Swarnes
Apple Pie, baked by Brick Wilburn
Good luck to all!

Obituary - Steven Albin

Steven Albin, age 67, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on June 29, 2024 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 5, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. 

Burial to follow in the Parks Chapel Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Steve was born November 10, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri to Sterling “Frank" Albin and Betty Peek Albin. Steve spent his early years living with his grandparents William and Dorothy Albin in Clinton, Missouri.

Steve's school years were spent with his father Frank and Stepmother Susan Albin in Lee’s Summit Missouri. Steve attended Lee’s Summit Schools. Steve worked in Kansas City several years before moving to Clinton Missouri where he worked for Rival Manufacturing in Clinton.

Steve loved the outdoors, he was always finding arrowheads and interesting rocks. He had a kind heart and was always willing to give to others.

Steve was preceded in death by his father Frank Albin, mother Betty, and a sister Debra.

Survivors include his stepmother Susan Albin, Clinton, Missouri, his brother John (Kim) Albin, Big Cabin, Oklahoma, stepdaughters Wendy and Billie and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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