Butler JH Volleyball travels to Sherwood

The Butler JH Volleyball team coming off a 1st place victory in the Crest-Ridge Volleyball Tournament traveled to Sherwood this evening for a tri-match against Sherwood and Adrian.

The Butler A team and B team both got victories tonight over Sherwood and Adrian. Butler A team won against Sherwood in 2 sets and won against Adrian in 2 sets.

Butler will host Appleton and Sherwood on September 23rd.

2nd Annual Kameron Williams Car Show

Kameron Williams Car Show
Saturday October 5th
903 w Fort Scott St Butler, Mo
9am-4pm

Come hang out and share your memories of our friend. See you there!
- FOREVER KAM
Be Seen Motorsports

Former Osceola Bank Executive Sentenced for $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme

An Osceola, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court on Thursday, September 12th for a fraud scheme in which she stole over $1.4 million from the bank where she was employed over a period of more than 20 years.

Stacia Wilson, 60, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to three years and 10 months in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Wilson to pay $1,435,491.05 in victim restitution.

On May 9, 2024, Wilson pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud. Wilson admitted that, while she was employed as a vice president of St. Clair County State Bank in Osceola, she defrauded the bank by creating false and fictitious loans utilizing the stolen identity information of bank customers. She deposited the loan proceeds into her personal bank accounts to use for her own benefit.

Wilson’s fraud scheme, which lasted more than 20 years from 2000 until it was discovered in December 2022, resulted in numerous fraudulent loans and a $1,528,321 loss to the bank.

This case was prosecuted by Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney David M. Ketchmark. It was investigated by the FBI and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Traffic Alert: Two vehicle accident on I-49 and AA Highway

Traffic Alert: Two vehicle accident on I-49 and AA Highway 

The Adrian Fire Department along with Bates County Sheriff's Office and Bates County EMS is on scene of a two vehicle accident on the southbound exit ramp of I-49 at AA Highway at this time.

Please slow down and use caution in this area! 

Field fire west of Passaic

The Adrian Fire Department along with the Butler Fire Department has been battling a corn field fire around 6 miles NW of Passaic.

The fire is said to be caused by a bearing that went out of a combine and  sparked the blaze. This fire is still ongoing at this time. We will update when we know more.

Roll Off Dumpster Rentals

Roll Off Dumpster Rentals:

Have an upcoming home renovation or a big cleanup job?
Countywide Disposal can help you with that! We have different size dumpsters available.

*10 yard dumpster
*20 yard dumpster
*30 yard dumpster

Call our office today and get a quote!
660-679-0717

Butler man arrested on warrants

On September 17th around 12:30 a.m. the Butler Police Department arrested 40 year old Jason M. Leemasters of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Leemaster was arrested for two outstanding city of Butler warrants 1.) Nuisance Violation 2.) Illegal Burning.

Jason M. Leemasters was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently is being held on a $275 cash only bond.

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.

Obituary - James J. "Jim" Fonke

James J. "Jim" Fonke, 85, of rural Clinton, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. 

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery. As requested by the family, please dress in casual attire. 

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Golden Valley Hospice or Clinton Animal Shelter, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.