Butler Lions Club gun raffle!

 

Unfortunately the 'censored' advertisement above was done to satisfy Facebook rules however, we at Mid America Live will continue to exercise our 1st and 2nd amendment rights.

The Butler Lions Club is raffling a Remington Model 783 bolt action rifle with 22 inch barrel, 4 round magazine, Camo stock, 3-9x40 scope and a box of ammo (20 ct) with a total value of $699.99 donated by Dr. Curtis Long and Briarwood Farms.

Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. All money raised will be used for charitable purposes in Butler. 

Drawing will be held this Saturday, October 19 during Huckster's Days on the Butler square. Tickets may be purchased that day or in advance from any Butler Lions Club member or at the Mid America Live news office at 5 W. Dakota street.

 

Butler Huckster's Day Pie Auction

 

2024 City of Butler Trunk or Treat

 

Obituary - Milton Leroy Hinkle

Milton Leroy Hinkle, age 80, Sheldon, MO was born on June 23, 1944 to Ralph Hamilton and Charlotte Marie Carpenter Hinkle at Hornecker Hospital in Sheldon and passed away on October 11, 2024 at Joplin Mercy Hospital after battling several chronic illnesses.

Milton loved his family and especially enjoyed his grandson, DJ and Great Grandchildren Caliber and Luretta. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Mary Jane Ratterree Hinkle of the home, son Randy Hinkle and wife Patricia of Andale, KS, daughter Lisa Hinkle of Sheldon, Grandson Donald (DJ) Beason and Gr. Grandson Caliber Leroy Beason and Gr. Granddaughter Luretta Ann Dion Beason of Sheldon. Also survived by sister Joy Lavon Synder and husband Steve of Warsaw, MO and numerous nieces, nephews, and several sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Leonard Hinkle, Charles Hinkle, Amos Hinkle, Laverne Hinkle, and Roy Hinkle.

Milton had a passion for farming, carpentry, hunting, fishing, and the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1970, Milton and Mary Jane purchased 160 acres adjoining the farm where he grew up and built the home where they raised their family and remained there for the rest of his life.

He was a 1962 graduate of Bronaugh High School and later served in the National Guard for six years during the Vietnam War era and their unit was set to be deployed there when the Martin Luther King riots broke out in Kansas City and were sent there instead.

Milton carpentered with his brother Amos Hinkle for several years, then farmed raising hogs, cattle and row cropping for many years. In 1982 he began as substitute rural mail carrier and took over the MFA/Shelter Insurance agency in Sheldon along with his wife Mary Jane. He later became full time rural carrier until his retirement in 2007.

Milton was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge for 58 years. He served on the Bronaugh School Board, Drywood Township Trustee, Sheldon Methodist Church Board of Trustees, Sheldon Cemetery Board, was Randy’s Little League Baseball coach for many years and Scout Cubmaster. He was proud to have attended the Sheldon Old Settlers Picnic every year of his life except the year he was in Guard Basic Training.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Wayne Coble officiating. Interment will follow in Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon, MO. The family will receive friends from 1:30 -2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sheldon Methodist Church or Sheldon Cemetery Association.

Butler Bears XC Invitational in the books

This last weekend the Butler Bears Cross Country Team was on their home course at the Butler Invitational! We had a lot of great races with some PRs and some awesome finishes.

The OHC conference meet will be this Thursday at the Butler course! If you’re able to make it come cheer on your Butler Bear runners! Below are the results!!

Varsity Girls
Jaylie- 18th 23:38.41
Olivia- 25th 24:12.64
Natalee- 45th 27:05.24 PR

Varsity Boys
8th as a team
Brandon- 1st 16:35.74
CJ- 33rd 19:54.36 PR
Kenny- 34th 20:04.35 PR
Damian- 49th 21:39.87
Jerrun-59th 22:33.61

Junior High Girls
Erica- 2nd 14:23.22 PR
Alayna- 20th 17:11.62 PR
Luisa- 22nd 17:42.97
Mia- 23rd 18:19.28 PR

Junior High Boys
2nd as a team
Hayden- 1st 12:25.75
Porter- 7th 13:27.27
Brennden- 9th 13:58.29 PR
Blaine- 14th 14:12.69 PR
Gunner- 21st 15:07.70
Reid- 23rd 15:29.50 PR
Cooper- 34th 19:59.29
Evan- 35th 21:30.58

Pittsburg Kansas woman arrested after striking female with hatchet

On Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 2024, at approximately 4:04 PM, first responders with the Pittsburg Police Department, Pittsburg Fire Department, and Crawford County EMS were dispatched to the 23rd Street Bike Park located in the 600 block of east 23rd Street, in reference to a 47-year-old female who had been struck in the neck with a hatchet. 

The victim was deep in the wooded area of the bike park, making it difficult to locate her. With assistance from the Pittsburg Police Department’s drone unit, the victim was located, and first responders began rendering aid. 

Due to the difficult terrain in the bike park, assistance was requested from the Frontenac Fire Department to utilize their UTV to transport the victim to the ambulance. The victim was then transported by EMS to Mercy Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers and detectives interviewed witnesses who were present at the time of the incident. As a result of the investigation, 32-year-old Ashley Marie Wilson, of Pittsburg, was arrested. It was learned this incident stemmed from an argument between Ms. Wilson and the victim, who are acquaintances. Ms. Wilson was transported to the jail at the Crawford County Sheriff’s office for booking.

Ms. Wilson was arrested for felony aggravated battery, and she is currently being held without bond. Ms. Wilson is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other crimes, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231-1700, or at our automated tip line, (620) 231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

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 - Allan Lee Miller

Al Miller died Friday, Oct 11, 2024 at his Trinity Home with his family at his side. He was 87 at the time of his death.

Born June 25th 1937 in Duluth Minnesota to Raymond Gilbert and Lillian June Miller. He had 2 sisters Donna and Patricia and a bother Donald. Al was blessed with 7 Children, 4 daughters and 3 sons.

Al was a true patriot and proudly served in the U.S. Army between 1954-1957. On January 13, 1967, Al married the love of his life, Judy Anderson.

Al was blessed with 7 Children, 4 girls and 3 boys. Tina, Dawn, LeAnn, Bruce, Janet, Pete and Donny.

As an avid golfer and sports fanatic, you could always count on his TV to be tuned in to a game. He and Judy worked together in the food service industry and opened several successful restaurants throughout Texas. Al was someone you could always count on in a time of need; pitching in wherever needed in his community.

Al is survived by his children Tina Rae, Leigh Ann, Bruce Edward, Janet Lea, Allan Lee Jr., and Donald Raymond, and will be deeply missed by an army of bonus-children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and life-long friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Louise, his brother Donald, two sisters, Donna and Patricia, and daughter Dawn.

Allan will lie in state Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 12 noon until 4 pm at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Funeral service will be held 11 am Friday, October 18, 2024 at the La Cygne Chapel. Visitation will be held from 10 am to service time at the La Cygne Chapel.

Butler JH Football hosts Sherwood tonight

Come out and support your Junior High Football team tonight against Sherwood 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.