Clinton woman seriously injured in Henry County crash

On Sunday September 1st around 12:35 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with the Henry County Sheriff's Office and Clinton Fire Department responded to a one vehicle crash on Route M at Highway 13.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the east bound 2016 Nissan Rouge driven by a 33 year old Cathryn M. Blumreiter of Clinton, Missouri failed to yield at a stop sign, became airborne, and struck a tree.

Cathryn Blumreiter sustained serious injuries and was transported to Research Medical Center by Life Flight for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240449105

Way to go Lady Jays

We would like to congratulate the Montrose Lady Jays for a great first weekend of softball receiving 3rd Place in the Humansville Tournament! Way to go ladies! 
 

Way to go Bears!

The Butler Bears Cross Country had a great first meet in Liberty at the Tim Nixon Invitational yesterday!

Results:
Varsity 5K
Jaylie- 54th 24:34 PR

Boys 12th place
Brandon- 4th 16:18 PR (new school record!!)
CJ- 66th 20:45.3 PR
Kenny- 80th 21:39.5
Damian- 89th 23:06.4 PR
Jerrun- 91st 23:50.5 PR

JV 3k
Natalee- 95th 18:44.6 PR
Morgan- 100th 23:07.1 PR

Obituary - Winifred (Black) Gaston

Winifred Beth (Black) Gaston, 91, of Butler MO passed away on August 28, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Funeral services will follow at 11 am also at Mullinax Funeral Home with burial taking place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons or to Butler Church of the Nazarene. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

She was born on September 13, 1932, the first of three siblings born to Ernest E. Black and Frankie A. (Gragg) Black. She had two brothers, Donald E. and Robert W. (Bill) Black. Winifred often told of the three children riding their horse to school. They attended the one room schoolhouse named The Black School in honor of the Black family. She graduated from Butler High School in 1950.

June 10, 1951, she was wedded to Floyd W. Gaston of Butler, her husband of 72 years. To this union two daughters were born Carol Ann (Gaston) Burns and Teresa Lynn (Gaston) Brandt.

Winifred had a love for farm animals, fruit trees, and flowers (especially roses) from her time on the farm. She valued education and after she began work as a HeadStart school bus driver and teacher, she went to college taking a class or two at a time. Winifred received her degree in elementary education from Central MO State University in 1980. She spent several years as a substitute teacher in Butler and the surrounding communities. She was also a Weight Watchers clerk for many years.

Winifred had a zest for life and delighted in sharing flowers from her yard and sending cards to encourage and congratulate others. Her passions included her collection of Precious Moments, Christmas ornaments, books, photos and traveling. She enjoyed all types of foods often commenting “that was the best I ever had!”.

Winifred participated in Butler Home Improvement Club, the Adrian Garden Club, church, and community events. She served as Chair of the Bates County Republican Party and participated in Walk for Life. She was a member of the Butler Church of the Nazarene. In her younger years Winifred would visit the elderly and those confined to their homes. She would often pick up children to attend Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, and taught VBS for many years. Because she cared for others, she would collect donations from the neighbors to help one another in their time of need.
Her heart’s desire was that all would know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Winifred is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd W. Gaston, her parents, and brother Donald Black. She is survived by her brother Bill Black; her daughters Carol Burns (Buddy) and Teresa Brandt (Keith), grandchildren Lisa Burns Doughty (Mike), Stephen Burns (Jessica), Regina Brandt Apel (Paul) and Carlie Brandt Tucker (Jonathan), twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Obituary - Sarah (Stanton) Calvo

Sarah (Stanton) Calvo, 43, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo.

A Celebration of Life will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment will be in the Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, Mo.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Autism Speaks, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home.

2024 Week 1 Missouri State High School Football Scores

2024 Week 1 Missouri State High School Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler!

Adrian 43, Sherwood 8

Albany 66, Stewartsville 6

Appleton City 66, Greenfield 0

Archie 48, Lockwood 38

Ash Grove 8, Diamond 6

Ava 56, Buffalo 14

Belton 41, Excelsior Springs 20
Blair Oaks 61, Maryville 12 

Blue Springs 37, Lee Summit West 0

Booneville 27, Clinton 14

Bowling Green 56, Clark County 0

Butler 30, North Platte 20

Camdenton 53, Jefferson City 28

Capitol City 45, Carl Junction 7

Carthage 55, Waynesville 7

CBC 45, Sacred Heart/Griffin (ILL) 0

Chillicothe 40, Marshall 6

Clever 23, Miller 12

Drexel 34, Liberal 6

East Newton 21, Springfield Catholic 13

Eureka 26, Francis Howell 7

Forsyth 30, Father Tolton 0

Harrisonville 41, Richmond 6

Helias Catholic 31, Hannibal 20

Hillcrest 33, Central 0

Houston 42, Pierce City 39

Jasper 22, Osceola 6

John Burroughs 45, University City 20

Joplin 30, Kickapoo 7

Lafayette County 45, Penney 6

Lamar 32, McDonald County 29

Lathrop 27, Lexington 20

Lee Summit North 35, Ray-Pec 0

Liberty North 21, Blue Springs South 20 

Lincoln 32, Willow Springs 13

Lutheran South 40, Affton 8

Marionville 36, Stockton 14 

Mark Twain 32, Highland 14

Marshfield 6, Parkville 0

Mid Buchanan 33, Midway 12

Mount Vernon 7, Aurora 6

Nevada 44, Monett 22

New Heights Christian Academy 82, Rich Hill 24
Nixa 49, Republic 14

Northwest (Cedar Hill) 14, Sullivan 12

Osage 35, Bolivar 0

Ozark 50, Willard 13

Paris 72, Keytesville 0

Park Hill South 38, Grandview 8

Perryville 28, Fredericktown 14

Pleasant Hill 14, Savannah 12

Polo 35, West Platte 26

Reeds Spring 8, Rogersville 0

Salisbury 30, Cole Camp 15

Sarcoxie 41, Skyline 18

Scott City 22, East Prairie 0

Seckman 40, Parkway West 14

Seneca 55, Cassville 16

Slater 44, Wellington-Napoleon 34

Southern Boone 32, Odessa 25

South Nodaway 12, Worth County 6

South Shelby 60, Harrisburg 22

Stanberry 36, Mound City 28

St. Charles 28, Westminster Christian Academy 25 

St. Joseph Christian 68, Dekalb 8

Tarkio 58, King City 24

Tipton 40, California 7

Thayer 45, Hayti 28

Troy Buchanan 48, Ladue Horton Watkins 20

Valley Catholic 47, Monroe City 14

Warsaw 33, Lawson 0

Windsor 58, Lone Jack 8

Bears get road win tonight against North Platte

The Butler Bears traveled to North Platte to take on the Panthers for their season opener. The Bears talent was on full display for the opening half, as Jake Chandler (Junior) took the opening kick-off to the house to quickly get the Bears on the board.

The Bears would continue to dominate the first half, leading 28-6 at the half. The Panthers came out of the locker room with a new passion and began to drive the ball successfully to make for a competitive second half.

After a hard fought second half, the Bears pulled out a 30-20 victory.

The Bears were lead by Chandler who had 2 INTs, a Kickoff return for a TD, and 63 yards and a TD on 2 receptions. All of this was in the first half for Chandler as he left the game in the second quarter with an injury.

Kellen Long passed for 131 and a score for the Bears while also carrying the ball for 78 yards and a TD. Xavier Wisdom (senior) led the Bears rushing attack with 80 yards on the ground. Lucas Davison gave the Bears a defensive score with a 95 yard pick 6 at the end of the 1st half.

Next week the Bears will be at home against the Sherwood Marksmen.

Photo courtesy of Mid America Live

Story Courtesy of Cody Morris 

Appleton City Bulldogs dominate Greenfield tonight in football

The Appleton City Bulldogs opened their 2024-2025 football season tonight in dominating fashion with a 66-0 victory over the Greenfield Wildcats.

Appleton City took the lead early and never looked back and now sets up a huge matchup next week with the Archie Whirlwinds in Archie.

Way to start strong and represent tonight, 'Dogs!