Butler Lady Bears Volleyball at home tonight against Archie

Support your Freshman, Junior Varsity & Varsity Volleyball teams tonight against Archie beginning @ 5:00 PM!

Tonight's theme is Hawaiian! Wear your grass skirt, lei or Hawaiian shirt! Student admission is $2.00, Adult admission is $4.00. Veterans & Adults 55 & Older are FREE!

All students in Elementary and Middle School MUST be accompanied by an adult. Student admission to events will not be permitted without an adult present.

Obituary - Susan Joyce

Susan Joyce Ash age 81 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri with her sister by her side.

She is survived by her sister Linda Kincaid of Harrisonville, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

No services are scheduled.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House, and may be sent in care of Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Butler JH Football at home tonight at 5:30 p.m.

Come out and support your Junior High Football team tonight against Versailles beginning @ 5:30 PM! Student admission is $2.00, Adult admission is $4.00. Veterans & Adults 55 & Older are FREE!

All students in Elementary and Middle School MUST be accompanied by an adult. Student admission to events will not be permitted without an adult present.

 

Trailer fire in Nevada

On Monday September 16th around 5:40 a.m. the Nevada Fire Department responded to a trailer fire in the lot between Commercial and Osage.

Upon arrival to the scene the trailer had heavy fire and was full of miscellaneous items. Fire Crews cleared around 7am. The cause of this fire is currently under investigation.

Obituary - Gary Brown

Gerald V. "Gary" Brown, age 79, of Fulton, Kansas passed away Saturday September 14, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1944 in Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Gerald and Vera Kohl Brown. He graduated from Hume High School. Gary

served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Dollie Hopkins on February 20, 1971. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2011. He later met Voneta Davidson.

The two remained special friends until his passing. Gary was a dairy farmer, crop farmer and raised beef cattle. He liked going to flea markets, always on the lookout for M&M memorabilia.

He spent many evenings in his prairie meadow watching the sun go down, the moon rise, and looking at the stars. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Linda Lou Minkler. Gary is survived by his longtime companion and friend, Voneta Davidson, a sister, Roberta Stringer, nieces nephews, extended family and friends.

A graveside funeral service will be held 10 am Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, September 18, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Olathe Hospice House, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Power outage caused by car accident in Cass County

Osage Valley Electric Members in eastern Cass County are currently experiencing an outage due to a car accident. Crews will restore power as soon as they can safely make repairs.

Than you for your patience! 

Butler Lady Bears Volleyball defeats Hume tonight

The Butler Lady Bears Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball teams both walk away with victories tonight over the Hume Hornets. The Varsity Lady Bears won in 3 sets 25-6, 25-11, 25-12 and will move to 4-1 on the year. 

Butler will look to keep winning as they host the Archie Lady Whirlwinds tomorrow for a full night of Volleyball action. Please come out and support these ladies! Enjoy some photos tonight from the action.

Bicyclist killed in Butler

On the night of 9/5/2024, I was notified by a Kansas City hospital that Louri Daringer, 56 had succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident. The accident involved a motor vehicle and motor bicycle and occurred in the city limits of Butler the morning of 8/29/2024.

As is required by law, the county of origin for the incident must investigate. That investigation is now complete with this death ruled accidental in manner.

Most respectfully,

Greg D. Mullinax

Bates County Coroner