Butler Elementary School Teachers selected by the Sonic Foundation

We would like to congratulate two Butler Elementary School Teachers Penny Smith and Crystal Eldred for being selected by the Sonic Foundation and Butler Sonic to attend The Ron Clark Academy Experience in Atlanta, Georgia this fall!

Located in Southeast Atlanta, The Ron Clark Academy is a nonprofit school that also serves as a demonstration school – a place where visiting educators engage in professional development.

The two-day RCA EXP training is an interactive, immersive learning experience where educators observe classes and participate in dynamic workshops that teach teachers how to ignite a passion for learning, provide meaningful support, encourage academic excellence, foster authentic relationships, and ensure a climate and culture where all students and staff thrive

Harrisonville Farmers & Artists Market closed today

ATTENTION: The Harrisonville Farmers & Artists Market will be CLOSED TODAY September 21st due to the rain and storms currently predicted to occur throughout the Market hours.

We will plan to see you all again next week for our last official Farmers Market day and the again at the special Farmers Market at the Log Cabin Festival on October 5th from 8 am to 8 pm.

Multiple rounds of showers and storms this morning through Monday

Multiple rounds of showers and storms this morning through Monday. Saturday evening storms may possibly be strong to severe with main hazards being strong to damaging winds.

Obituary - Owen Dale Elliott

Owen Dale Elliott, age 72, of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born December 27, 1951, in Nevada, Missouri, the second child of Eugene F. and Sadie E. Elliott.

Owen worked as an auto mechanic alongside his father at Elliott Garage on Spring Street for thirty-five years. He was interested in becoming a fire fighter from an early age because his father was a member of the El Dorado Springs Fire Department.

Owen followed in his father’s footsteps, officially joining the department at the age of eighteen. He served the department until his retirement as chief in 2018. He was also an instructor for the Missouri State Fire School.

Owen married Shauna Lea Beason on July 7, 1978. They were together until Shauna’s death on June 14, 2014.

Owen loved to bowl and to study anything pertaining to the history of the Civil War. He was a quiet man who was there when his family, friends, and community needed him. He will be greatly missed.

Preceding Owen in death were his parents, Eugene F. and Sadie E. Elliott; his brother, Phillip Nolan Elliott; and his wife, Shauna Elliott.

Survivors include his daughter, Angela Johnson (Justin); granddaughter, Kausha Cluck; grandson, Blake Cluck; great-grandchildren: Hanlea, Millie, and Lincoln Beckford; niece, Autumn Gerster; nephew, Kade Gerster (Kasee); sister, Ava Green (Daniel); and many aunts and cousins.

Visitation
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home
3130 East Highway 54
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744

Service
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00PM
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home
3130 East Highway 54
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744

Fallen tree hits house in Butler

Fallen tree hits house in Butler...

The Butler Fire Department along with the Butler Fire Department is on scene of a tree that has fell through the roof of a house at 220 S. Mechanic Street.

The limb of the tree is said to have busted solar panels and knocked a whole in the roof. No one is reported injured in this incident.

Gas leak in Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with the Butler Police Department is on scene of a natural gas leak around the area of 7 Fawn Drive at this time.

Crews are working to fix this problem!

Archie wins tonight against Osceola

The number one ranked and defending state champions the Archie Whirlwinds (3-0) hosted the Osceola Indians tonight in 8-Man High School football action. 

The Whirlwinds would dominate the first half, leading the Indians 50-6 at halftime. The dominance would continue in the second half as the Whirlwinds would cruise to a 56-6 win over the Indians.

Archie will hit the road next Friday September 27th against Bishop LeBlond. Please enjoy a few photos from the action tonight: 

2024 Rich Hill High School Homecoming Royalty Crowned

We would like to congratulate the Rich Hill 2024 Homecoming King and Queen! Junior, Cooper Gillis & Senior, Izzy Swope!!