Wednesday basketball scoreboard

Boys:

Drexel 58

NE Vernon county 38

Miami 44

Sheldon 46

Rich Hill 55

Osceola 30

Crest Ridge 58

Archie 41

Stockton 68

Adrian 60

Girls:

Van Horn 63

Clinton 66

Spring rains likely next week

 IN TOMORROW MORNING'S forecast I'll be taking a look at precipitation to start NEXT week -- specifically, Tuesday; which is what these images are about.

EARLY DATA suggests we could see thunderstorms. Already!?! Yep:

This data will change a lot between now and then, but the early hints are there. Deterministic data suggesting instability is possible ahead of a surface low that does look to bring at least some precipitation.

WAY TOO EARLY to figure much on it yet, but it's something to watch as we get closer.

-Greg@660weather

Girls Class 1 Championship Wrestling Results

2nd Wrestleback (16 Man)

100 Class 1

• Cons. Round 2 - Kimber Drenon (Windsor) 44-2 won by fall over Kyamila Huseynov (Lafayette County) 30-16 (Fall 2:16)
• Cons. Round 2 - Cecile Puati (St. Charles) 35-10 won by decision over Ellie Douglass (Sikeston) 31-13 (Dec 7-0)
• Cons. Round 2 - Kylee Whalan (Clinton) 40-13 won by decision over Isabella Hofmeister (Plattsburg) 37-11 (Dec 6-4)
• Cons. Round 2 - Aubrey Schrunk (Lathrop) 41-5 won by fall over Dallys Shaffer (Adrian) 27-10 (Fall 2:29)

130 Class 1

• Cons. Round 2 - Arianna Augustyniak (St. Charles West) 42-7 won by major decision over Brooklynn Hoag (Nevada) 35-10 (MD 12-4)
• Cons. Round 2 - Riah Wigfall (Hannibal) 38-16 won by major decision over Libby Nebocat (Adrian) 31-17 (MD 11-1)
• Cons. Round 2 - Kylie Miller (Knob Noster) 47-6 won by fall over Allexa Storts (Polo) 36-11 (Fall 1:54)
• Cons. Round 2 - Brookelynn Meeks (Blair Oaks) 28-6 won by fall over Jossie Hopkins (St. Clair) 35-7 (Fall 4:00)

Quarters (16 Man)

100 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Mya Hairston (Festus) 43-1 won by fall over Dallys Shaffer (Adrian) 27-10 (Fall 1:33)
• Quarterfinal - Olivia Cunningham (Mid-Buchanan) 35-5 won by fall over Kylee Whalan (Clinton) 40-13 (Fall 1:01)
• Quarterfinal - Milayna Drummond (DeSoto) 36-8 won by fall over Cecile Puati (St. Charles) 35-10 (Fall 2:52)
• Quarterfinal - Nico Brooks (Hillsboro) 35-12 won by fall over Kimber Drenon (Windsor) 44-2 (Fall 2:57)

130 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Sophia Smith (Mid-Buchanan) 39-6 won by decision over Jossie Hopkins (St. Clair) 35-7 (Dec 9-2)
• Quarterfinal - Elizabeth Hager (Lexington) 42-5 won by fall over Kylie Miller (Knob Noster) 47-6 (Fall 2:54)
• Quarterfinal - Sadie Sehnert (Wright City) 46-5 won by fall over Libby Nebocat (Adrian) 31-17 (Fall 4:46)
• Quarterfinal - Emily Bischoff (Odessa) 44-5 won by tech fall over Brooklynn Hoag (Nevada) 35-10 (TF-1.5 2:42 (15-0))

235 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Sherlyn Solano (Marshall) 41-7 won by fall over Lainie Schumacher (Lexington) 25-15 (Fall 2:44)
• Quarterfinal - Loghan Sumner (Blair Oaks) 39-1 won by decision over Drew Leer (Nevada) 26-3 (Dec 4-1)
• Quarterfinal - Annabelle Rowe (Adrian) 30-3 won by decision over Isabella Winingear (Holt) 41-12 (Dec 7-3)
• Quarterfinal - Alexus Johns (Mexico) 42-4 won by fall over Sandra Mancera-Campos (Raytown South) 32-5 (Fall 2:18)

1st WB (16 Man)

Round 1 (16 Man)

100 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Mya Hairston (Festus) 43-1 won by fall over Kyamila Huseynov (Lafayette County) 30-16 (Fall 2:40)
• Champ. Round 1 - Dallys Shaffer (Adrian) 27-10 won by decision over Raylee King (Brookfield) 31-10 (Dec 14-7)
• Champ. Round 1 - Olivia Cunningham (Mid-Buchanan) 35-5 won by tech fall over Ellie Douglass (Sikeston) 31-13 (TF-1.5 4:00 (19-2))
• Champ. Round 1 - Kylee Whalan (Clinton) 40-13 won by fall over Avery Adams (Centralia) 27-18 (Fall 2:32)
• Champ. Round 1 - Cecile Puati (St. Charles) 35-10 won by fall over Chloe Zeller (Stover) 21-10 (Fall 3:07)
• Champ. Round 1 - Milayna Drummond (DeSoto) 36-8 won by fall over Isabella Hofmeister (Plattsburg) 37-11 (Fall 3:21)
• Champ. Round 1 - Kimber Drenon (Windsor) 44-2 won by fall over Genavieve Ceja (Marshall) 25-20 (Fall 3:00)
• Champ. Round 1 - Nico Brooks (Hillsboro) 35-12 won by fall over Aubrey Schrunk (Lathrop) 41-5 (Fall 1:34)

130 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Jossie Hopkins (St. Clair) 35-7 won by fall over Makayla Altic (Buffalo) 18-9 (Fall 0:43)
• Champ. Round 1 - Sophia Smith (Mid-Buchanan) 39-6 won by tech fall over Arianna Augustyniak (St. Charles West) 42-7 (TF-1.5 5:32 (17-1))
• Champ. Round 1 - Kylie Miller (Knob Noster) 47-6 won by fall over Kendra Baker (Central (Park Hills)) 21-18 (Fall 0:33)
• Champ. Round 1 - Elizabeth Hager (Lexington) 42-5 won by tech fall over Riah Wigfall (Hannibal) 38-16 (TF-1.5 6:00 (22-5))
• Champ. Round 1 - Sadie Sehnert (Wright City) 46-5 won by fall over Allexa Storts (Polo) 36-11 (Fall 5:29)
• Champ. Round 1 - Libby Nebocat (Adrian) 31-17 won by fall over Maggie Price (Ste. Genevieve) 30-13 (Fall 3:57)
• Champ. Round 1 - Emily Bischoff (Odessa) 44-5 won by fall over Brookelynn Meeks (Blair Oaks) 28-6 (Fall 1:20)
• Champ. Round 1 - Brooklynn Hoag (Nevada) 35-10 won by major decision over Kaitlyn Kuelker (Union) 25-12 (MD 9-1)

235 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Sherlyn Solano (Marshall) 41-7 won by fall over Abigail Erfurth (Sullivan) 36-7 (Fall 2:00)
• Champ. Round 1 - Lainie Schumacher (Lexington) 25-15 won by decision over Brooklyn Jackman (Warsaw) 23-15 (Dec 5-2)
• Champ. Round 1 - Loghan Sumner (Blair Oaks) 39-1 won by fall over Emma Bay (St. Clair) 14-25 (Fall 0:46)
• Champ. Round 1 - Drew Leer (Nevada) 26-3 won by fall over Hadleigh Jones (Rock Port) 24-12 (Fall 2:36)
• Champ. Round 1 - Annabelle Rowe (Adrian) 30-3 won by fall over Ella Chavez (Kearney) 22-25 (Fall 1:41)
• Champ. Round 1 - Isabella Winingear (Holt) 41-12 won by fall over Dayten Owens (Sikeston) 28-17 (Fall 1:14)
• Champ. Round 1 - Sandra Mancera-Campos (Raytown South) 32-5 won by fall over Emma Corbin (El Dorado Springs) 41-11 (Fall 2:57)
• Champ. Round 1 - Alexus Johns (Mexico) 42-4 won by fall over Jazmine Ramsey (Potosi) 20-14 (Fall 2:18)

Boys Class 1 Championship Wrestling Results

2nd Wrestleback (16 Man)

120 Class 1

• Cons. Round 2 - Brayden Sullard (Lawson) 38-9 won by fall over Kolten Kelso (Sherwood) 22-12 (Fall 0:58)
• Cons. Round 2 - Dane Phillips (Marceline) 27-22 won by fall over Lee Furnace III (Principia) 35-10 (Fall 4:22)
• Cons. Round 2 - Carter Dumas (Adrian) 37-14 won by fall over Brody McCartney (East Buchanan) 31-18 (Fall 0:33)
• Cons. Round 2 - Emmett Lorenson (Palmyra) 38-11 won by major decision over Evan Chrisco (Lafayette County) 30-13 (MD 11-2)

138 Class 1

• Cons. Round 2 - Dalton Doss (Tipton) 38-7 won by tech fall over Johrdan Decker (Warsaw) 28-17 (TF-1.5 2:00 (17-1))
• Cons. Round 2 - Preston Mallatt (Butler) 32-3 won by fall over Cole Escobar (Hollister) 28-15 (Fall 4:04)
• Cons. Round 2 - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 32-10 won by fall over Landon Thomas (St. Pius X (Festus)) 7-7 (Fall 2:13)
• Cons. Round 2 - Conner Clanton (Valle Catholic) 37-9 won by decision over Leon Lungu (Maplewood-Richmond Hts.) 34-14 (Dec 7-0)

215 Class 1

• Cons. Round 2 - Wyatt Burks (Versailles) 40-7 won by decision over Ben Mason (Lafayette County) 23-8 (Dec 4-1)
• Cons. Round 2 - Hank Tenholder (Adrian) 31-17 won by injury default over Brayden Clement (Diamond) 49-4 (Inj. 4:52)
• Cons. Round 2 - Andrew Scott (Lathrop) 31-16 won by fall over Lavell McCloud (St. Mary`s South Side) 27-15 (Fall 3:33)
• Cons. Round 2 - Conner Willis (Fatima) 38-8 won by fall over Aaron Mcclellan (Lone Jack) 32-11 (Fall 1:53)

Quarters (16 Man)

120 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Nolan Laux (Fatima) 41-3 won by fall over Emmett Lorenson (Palmyra) 38-11 (Fall 1:34)
• Quarterfinal - Cooper Houser (Trenton) 35-12 won by fall over Carter Dumas (Adrian) 37-14 (Fall 4:10)
• Quarterfinal - Brandon Brewer (Versailles) 39-3 won by fall over Lee Furnace III (Principia) 35-10 (Fall 0:34)
• Quarterfinal - Audy Clark (St. Mary`s South Side) 46-10 won by decision over Brayden Sullard (Lawson) 38-9 (Dec 8-4)

138 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Drake Coots (Lathrop) 35-13 won by decision over Conner Clanton (Valle Catholic) 37-9 (Dec 4-1)
• Quarterfinal - Peyton Parn (Brookfield) 26-0 won by fall over Mason Rongey (Trenton) 32-10 (Fall 1:04)
• Quarterfinal - Drake Schmidt (Versailles) 41-5 won by decision over Preston Mallatt (Butler) 32-3 (Dec 10-8)
• Quarterfinal - Colton Wilkinson (Plattsburg) 39-10 won by decision over Dalton Doss (Tipton) 38-7 (Dec 5-3)

144 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Drew Wilson (Lawson) 35-11 won by fall over Heinrich Wooten (Macon) 29-15 (Fall 3:23)
• Quarterfinal - Blake Eads (Sherwood) 42-3 won by tech fall over Kameron Perry (Brookfield) 26-3 (TF-1.5 2:24 (15-0))
• Quarterfinal - Damian Alkire (Butler) 35-4 won by major decision over Gage Judd (Versailles) 22-8 (MD 15-3)
• Quarterfinal - Cooper Doss (Tipton) 36-6 won by fall over Chase Wilson (Polo) 44-6 (Fall 1:14)

150 Class 1

• Quarterfinal - Owen Staat (St. Pius X (Festus)) 28-5 won by major decision over Barrett White (Lone Jack) 36-7 (MD 14-2)
• Quarterfinal - Emory Crawford (El Dorado Springs) 45-6 won by major decision over Caden Mclallen (Plattsburg) 42-9 (MD 10-0)
• Quarterfinal - Kellen Long (Butler) 41-0 won by fall over Reece Dixon (East Buchanan) 26-13 (Fall 0:52)
• Quarterfinal - Braxton Emerson (Lexington) 43-3 won by fall over Tyler Thompson (Penney) 27-8 (Fall 3:35)

1st WB (16 Man)

113 Class 1

• Cons. Round 1 - Gaven Schreiner (Marceline) 36-19 won by fall over Jerzey Capra (Lone Jack) 20-23 (Fall 0:35)
• Cons. Round 1 - Joshua Griffith (Veritas Christian Academy HS) 26-15 won by decision over Phineas Goertz (Butler) 18-22 (Dec 6-3)
• Cons. Round 1 - Avery Young (Macon) 32-13 won by tech fall over Cruz Stewart (South Harrison) 26-26 (TF-1.5 1:41 (17-2))
• Cons. Round 1 - Gabe Harrer (St. Mary`s South Side) 40-13 won by fall over Elliot Schlak (Fair Grove) 8-20 (Fall 1:20)

215 Class 1

• Cons. Round 1 - Ben Mason (Lafayette County) 23-8 won by fall over Braxton Bye (Lawson) 21-17 (Fall 2:18)
• Cons. Round 1 - Hank Tenholder (Adrian) 31-17 won by fall over Gabriel Finn (Kelly) 16-13 (Fall 2:41)
• Cons. Round 1 - Lavell McCloud (St. Mary`s South Side) 27-15 won by fall over Barrett Clark (Trenton) 21-23 (Fall 2:11)
• Cons. Round 1 - Conner Willis (Fatima) 38-8 won by fall over Nate Potter (Strafford) 25-17 (Fall 3:33)

Round 1 (16 Man)

113 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Tucker Tune (Fatima) 38-3 won by decision over Gaven Schreiner (Marceline) 36-19 (Dec 10-8)
• Champ. Round 1 - Vincent Smithson (Stanberry) 40-11 won by fall over Jerzey Capra (Lone Jack) 20-23 (Fall 1:32)
• Champ. Round 1 - Waylon Adkisson (Centralia) 26-5 won by fall over Joshua Griffith (Veritas Christian Academy HS) 26-15 (Fall 0:49)
• Champ. Round 1 - Lincoln Burns (Plattsburg) 25-24 won by major decision over Phineas Goertz (Butler) 18-22 (MD 14-3)
• Champ. Round 1 - Jayce Estes (Warsaw) 39-0 won by fall over Cruz Stewart (South Harrison) 26-26 (Fall 0:37)
• Champ. Round 1 - Hunter Hodum (St. Pius X (Festus)) 27-13 won by fall over Avery Young (Macon) 32-13 (Fall 0:56)
• Champ. Round 1 - Jacob White (Trenton) 46-3 won by fall over Elliot Schlak (Fair Grove) 8-20 (Fall 1:18)
• Champ. Round 1 - Blake Rife (Palmyra) 35-16 won by major decision over Gabe Harrer (St. Mary`s South Side) 40-13 (MD 14-5)

120 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Nolan Laux (Fatima) 41-3 won by fall over Kolten Kelso (Sherwood) 22-12 (Fall 3:35)
• Champ. Round 1 - Emmett Lorenson (Palmyra) 38-11 won by forfeit over Canton Wilkins (West Platte) 21-10 (For.)
• Champ. Round 1 - Carter Dumas (Adrian) 37-14 won by tech fall over Tharon Harper (Central (New Madrid County)) 9-8 (TF-1.5 3:12 (17-0))
• Champ. Round 1 - Cooper Houser (Trenton) 35-12 won by tech fall over Dane Phillips (Marceline) 27-22 (TF-1.5 2:57 (20-2))
• Champ. Round 1 - Brandon Brewer (Versailles) 39-3 won by fall over Brody McCartney (East Buchanan) 31-18 (Fall 1:09)
• Champ. Round 1 - Lee Furnace III (Principia) 35-10 won by decision over Chase Hampton (Windsor) 35-6 (Dec 11-4)
• Champ. Round 1 - Brayden Sullard (Lawson) 38-9 won by fall over Evan Chrisco (Lafayette County) 30-13 (Fall 5:57)
• Champ. Round 1 - Audy Clark (St. Mary`s South Side) 46-10 won by fall over Trayton Hook (Lone Jack) 18-13 (Fall 1:55)

138 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Conner Clanton (Valle Catholic) 37-9 won by fall over Michael Hines (Palmyra) 29-18 (Fall 1:53)
• Champ. Round 1 - Drake Coots (Lathrop) 35-13 won by tech fall over Johrdan Decker (Warsaw) 28-17 (TF-1.5 4:00 (18-2))
• Champ. Round 1 - Peyton Parn (Brookfield) 26-0 won by fall over Tucker Schroeder (Fatima) 19-14 (Fall 0:22)
• Champ. Round 1 - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 32-10 won by fall over Cole Escobar (Hollister) 28-15 (Fall 4:45)
• Champ. Round 1 - Preston Mallatt (Butler) 32-3 won by fall over Brayden Pulliam (Lawson) 27-19 (Fall 2:31)
• Champ. Round 1 - Drake Schmidt (Versailles) 41-5 won by tech fall over Landon Thomas (St. Pius X (Festus)) 7-7 (TF-1.5 2:34 (16-0))
• Champ. Round 1 - Colton Wilkinson (Plattsburg) 39-10 won by fall over Makiah Murguia (Cole Camp) 25-16 (Fall 1:00)
• Champ. Round 1 - Dalton Doss (Tipton) 38-7 won by fall over Leon Lungu (Maplewood-Richmond Hts.) 34-14 (Fall 3:08)

144 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Heinrich Wooten (Macon) 29-15 won by fall over Leo Niyonizigiye (St. Mary`s South Side) 47-8 (Fall 3:48)
• Champ. Round 1 - Drew Wilson (Lawson) 35-11 won by fall over Andrew Sims (Lone Jack) 23-16 (Fall 1:12)
• Champ. Round 1 - Kameron Perry (Brookfield) 26-3 won by tech fall over Gabe Dunaway (Priory) 9-11 (TF-1.5 2:10 (17-1))
• Champ. Round 1 - Blake Eads (Sherwood) 42-3 won by fall over Wyatt Eaton (Gallatin) 32-18 (Fall 3:25)
• Champ. Round 1 - Damian Alkire (Butler) 35-4 won by tech fall over Jacob Clark (Lathrop) 29-19 (TF-1.5 3:51 (15-0))
• Champ. Round 1 - Gage Judd (Versailles) 22-8 won by fall over Andrew Schilly (Valle Catholic) 22-15 (Fall 3:01)
• Champ. Round 1 - Chase Wilson (Polo) 44-6 won by tech fall over Teagan Sharp (Cole Camp) 34-13 (TF-1.5 6:00 (23-7))
• Champ. Round 1 - Cooper Doss (Tipton) 36-6 won by fall over Zachary Kloeppel (Fatima) 20-13 (Fall 0:47)

150 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Owen Staat (St. Pius X (Festus)) 28-5 won by fall over Zach Griffith (Maysville) 14-8 (Fall 3:08)
• Champ. Round 1 - Barrett White (Lone Jack) 36-7 won by decision over Weston Linscott (Brookfield) 23-20 (Dec 3-1)
• Champ. Round 1 - Caden Mclallen (Plattsburg) 42-9 won by tech fall over G.E. Farmakis (Priory) 8-15 (TF-1.5 0:58 (15-0))
• Champ. Round 1 - Emory Crawford (El Dorado Springs) 45-6 won by fall over Ryan Miles (Missouri Military Academy) 35-8 (Fall 0:39)
• Champ. Round 1 - Kellen Long (Butler) 41-0 won by fall over Zackary Stewart (Carrollton) 27-12 (Fall 1:39)
• Champ. Round 1 - Reece Dixon (East Buchanan) 26-13 won by forfeit over Mustafa Al-Shawi (Hancock) 31-17 (For.)
• Champ. Round 1 - Braxton Emerson (Lexington) 43-3 won by fall over Jordan Maguire (Sherwood) 21-12 (Fall 2:34)
• Champ. Round 1 - Tyler Thompson (Penney) 27-8 won by fall over Jonathan Knobloch (Valle Catholic) 14-23 (Fall 0:49)

215 Class 1

• Champ. Round 1 - Justin Lehn (St. Pius X (Festus)) 44-7 won by fall over Ben Mason (Lafayette County) 23-8 (Fall 2:36)
• Champ. Round 1 - Aaron Mcclellan (Lone Jack) 32-11 won by major decision over Braxton Bye (Lawson) 21-17 (MD 17-7)
• Champ. Round 1 - Scout Gooch (Marceline) 34-7 won by fall over Gabriel Finn (Kelly) 16-13 (Fall 0:42)
• Champ. Round 1 - Andrew Scott (Lathrop) 31-16 won by fall over Hank Tenholder (Adrian) 31-17 (Fall 4:47)
• Champ. Round 1 - Brayden Clement (Diamond) 49-4 won by fall over Barrett Clark (Trenton) 21-23 (Fall 0:24)
• Champ. Round 1 - Ian Tuggle (Centralia) 42-3 won by fall over Lavell McCloud (St. Mary`s South Side) 27-15 (Fall 1:03)
• Champ. Round 1 - Crae Coffey (South Harrison) 51-3 won by fall over Nate Potter (Strafford) 25-17 (Fall 0:32)
• Champ. Round 1 - Wyatt Burks (Versailles) 40-7 won by major decision over Conner Willis (Fatima) 38-8 (MD 12-1)

Obituary Mike Cummings

Micheal “Mike” Cummings, 65 of Amoret, Missouri passed away February 19, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation with family memorial services scheduled for a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Micheal Dean Cummings was born September 8, 1959 in Amsterdam, Missouri the son of William and Rannie Moore Cummings. He attended Miami R-1 School and graduated with the class of 1977.

Mike was known for his mechanical skills. He enjoyed working on cars and fixing things, often lending his talents to help friends and family. When he wasn’t working, Mike enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends sharing laughs and stories. He will be deeply missed by those close to him.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved son Zeke Cummings, and by his sister Beverly Armstrong. He is survived by his children, Micheal Cummings II, and daughter Destiny Fletcher and husband Kent, along with their three sons. He also leaves behind his brothers, William Paul Cummings (Kay), Ray Cummings (Marian), as well as his sisters, Evelyn Douglas (Paul), Hazel Hall (Kent), and Kathy Bowers (Virgil), along with many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

BCMH offering Heartsaver classes

Sign Up for AHA Heartsaver Classes at BCMH

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or professional, knowing CPR and First Aid can save lives. BCMH is offering two essential American Heart Association Heartsaver Classes in March, led by AHA certified instructors:
CPR/AED Class

March 18 |  5-9 pm
First Aid Class
March 26 | 5-9 pm

Only $50 per class (materials included) or $60 for BOTH classes—a great deal for your health and safety!
Location: BCMH Education Center, 615 W. Nursery Street, Butler, MO 64730

To reserve your spot, call 660-200-7007 and leave a message.
Learn more: BCMH Heartsaver Classes

Take action today! These skills could make a difference in an emergency. 

Blackhawks wrestle in Columbia this week

 STATE WRESTLING!

Adrian Blackhawks Libby Nebocat, Hank Tenholder, Annabelle Rowe, Dallys Shaffer and Carter Duba are wrestling in Columbia this week. Best of luck!

Updates here for Wednesday, February 26!

**Carter Duba wins by Technical fall (17-0) in 3:12 over Tharon Harper of Central New Madrid County. He moves on to the Quarterfinals. Congrats!

** Hank Tenholder loses by fall to Andrew Scott of Lathrop. He will wrestle in the first round of wrestle backs later on. Let’s go, Hank!!

** Carter Duba loses by fall to Cooper Houser of Trenton. He will wrestle in the second round of wrestle backs later on. Go for it!!

**Hank Tenholder wins by fall over Gabriel Finn from Kelly in 2:41. He will wrestle in the second round wrestle backs later on.

-Courtesy Adrian School District

Appleton City area news

 Remember that March 1 is the deadline to submit your St. Clair County Property Tax Assessment forms without a penalty.  The County Assessor’s office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinners will be served March 7, March 21 and April 4 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. They plan to serve dine-in and carry out. The menu is fried fish, Suzy Q’s, cole saw, corn bread, cookies and a drink. Adults eat for $12, children under 10 for $6. They are serving the best fish around!

The 7th annual Farm to Fork Summit and Expo, hosted by New Growth, will be held 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Nevada Community Center in Nevada, Missouri. The event connects Midwest farmers, food producers, buyers, and advocates to strengthen the local food supply chain. Sessions will cover diverse topics from marketing to financing such as selling through regional food hubs to using AI for small businesses and participants will enjoy a locally sourced lunch. Tickets are $45 online ($50 at the door), with discounts available for beginning farmers with less than 10 years’ experience. For more information, visit newgrowthmo.org/farmtofork or email info@newgrowthmo.org.

Grace Christian Academy will have their 5th annual hog roast dinner with silent and live auctions fundraiser Saturday, March 8 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Lowry City Civic Center, 4th & Cleveland in Lowry City.  The hog roast dinner for $10 includes meat, sides, dessert and drink. Children 4-12 years eat for $6, 3 and under are free.  Carry out is available.  Silent auction from 4:00 – 6:30 and live auction starts at 7:00 p.m. Shuttles depart every 15 minutes from Landmark Tickets are available at the school or at the door.

First Christian Church is excited to announce the return of their weekly Bible Study beginning Thursday, March 6. Join them at 10:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall. The first series will be Top 13 Questions about God.  They hope to see you there.

The next Meet Me On Main, Second Wednesday Shop and Stroll, will be March 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Join local businesses in celebrating St. Patrick's Day and the arrival of spring. 

The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates will be April 25 and 26. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date. 

It has been decided that this will be the last year that DbarJ Quilts etc will have the Elva Huffman Essay Contest. If you always thought about entering for your non-profit group, it is now or never.  All essays must explain the purpose of your group, how you would use a quilt to earn money for your purpose, and when your event will be happening. All essays need to be received by March 30, as they will be deciding the winner on April 2, which was Elva's birthday.  You can mail the essay to DbarJ Quilt etc, PO Box 48, Rockville MO 64780, or email it to joyce@dbarjquilts.com. If you want more info call 660-598-2222 or 660-679-1809.

The MU St. Clair County Extension office is offering a free Pruning Fruit Trees at Home Workshop on March 6 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the St. Clair County Library in Osceola. Register for this free workshop before March 6 by calling 417-646-2419. Ramon Arancibia, Horticulture Specialist, will be the presenter at this workshop you won’t want to miss! 

If you have not done so yet this year, please stop by City Hall next week and get your ATV/UTV registered with the City. All-terrain vehicles must  carry and display a special permit sticker issued by this City. The City Clerk will issue the special permit sticker and charge a fee of $5.00  each, with a replacement fee for a lost or damaged permit of $3.00. Each permit sticker is good for 1 calendar year. The applicant must provide proof of liability insurance covering the ATV/UTV, a copy of a paid personal property tax receipt from the most recent tax year, and a valid driver's license. 

You should also get your dog licensed with the city. All dogs must be licensed annually with the City. License cost is $5.00 per animal.

“The Little Apple” was started by the A. C. Economic Development as way of informing residents of news and events sponsored by area businesses and organizations.  Items of a clearly personal nature, such as birthdays, anniversaries, awards (not group sponsored), personal sales and the like are not accepted for publication. Items may be edited for accuracy, grammar or space restrictions. Please email articles for “The Little Apple” to dcp81@embarqmail.com by Tuesday evenings or bring them to Dr. Payton’s office to be included in that week’s edition. To receive "The Little Apple" free by e-mail, or to be removed from the email list, send your e-mail address to dcp81@embarqmail.com If you have changed your email address, please send the current address, so the list can be updated.

Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for March, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments.. Mar 5 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr.Vardakis, Mar 6 – OB/GYN, Dr. Kallberg,  Mar 12 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr.Vardakis  Mar 14- Ortho-Dr. Gray,  Mar 19 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Mar 20– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Mar 25- Rheumatology-Dr. John, Mar 26 Ortho – Dr. Gray, Mar 26 – Ophthalmology-Dr. Soni,  Mar 27-Neurology-Dr. Shoaib.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 1     St. Clair County Property Tax Assessment forms are due

March 3     AC Schools in session

March 7     Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall,

March 7     7th annual Farm to Fork Summit and Expo, hosted by New Growth, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Nevada Community Center

March 8     Grace Christian Academy 5th annual hog roast dinner and auctions fundraiser 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Lowry City Civic Center