Adrian man facing multiple charges related to sexual misconduct with child under age 14

David Lee Cable 41, of Adrian Mo is currently facing multiple charges regarding indecent liberties with a child dating back to January of 2023. Cable was denied the services of a public defender this week and is currently seeking other counsel.

Charges include:

Statutory Sodomy Or Attempted Statutory Sodomy - Deviate Sexual Intercourse - Person Less Than 14 Yrs 

Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Creating Substantial Risk - 1st Degree - 1st Offense - Sexual Conduct

Sexual Abuse - 1st Degree - Victim Is Less Than 14 Years Of Age

Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Creating Substantial Risk - 1st Degree - 1st Offense - Sexual Conduct

Cable is being held in the Bates County Jail on a $250,000 cash only bond and scheduled for an initial appearance on April 28 before Judge Brandon Baker.

Important notice from the City of Adrian

Date: Apr 25, 2025

Dear Adrian Residents,

This is an urgent reminder for all pet owners in Adrian to register their cats and dogs with the city. The annual renewal date for pet registration was January 1st, and the delinquent period began on March 1st, with increased fees now in effect. Please ensure your pet is registered as soon as possible. Remember that an up-to-date rabies vaccination is required for registration. Licenses are valid for one year and renew annually on January 1st.

Why Register Your Pet?

• Ensuring Their Safe Return: A city registration tag is the fastest way to reunite you with your pet if they become lost.
• Community Safety: Registration helps maintain a healthy and safe community by tracking vaccinated animals.
• Responsible Pet Ownership: It's a fundamental aspect of being a responsible pet owner.

Important Dates:

• Annual Renewal Date: January 1st
• Delinquent Date (Fees Increased): March 1st

Two Convenient Ways to Register:

• Visit City Hall: Stop by during our operating hours to complete your pet's registration.
• Register Online: Take advantage of the convenience of online registration by clicking the link below: [Insert Online Registration Link Here]

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding pet registration, please don't hesitate to call us at 816-297-2659.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this important matter, helping us ensure a safe and responsible community for all our residents and their beloved pets.

Sincerely,

The City of Adrian

For details, visit: [ Important Notice: Don't Delay! Renew Your Pet's City Registration Today! ]

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Two more Butler High School records broken

Results from last nights Junior High meet at Versailles. It ended up being very rainy but the Bears still had some great performances including 2 new school records!

Boys Results

100 Meters- David Woolace 10th 13.24

Kaleb Dubrey 32nd 14.76

Jaxon Wheatley 38th 16.00

200 Meters- Kaleb Dubrey 26th 31.52

Jackson Foster 35th 34.55

400 Meters - Kameron Mallatt 26th 1:09.34 PR

Jackson Foster 33rd 1:25.33 PR

800 Meters - Bronson Hannah 6th 2:37.15

Porter Cook 17th 2:52.50

Evan Thomas 24th 3:29.68 PR

1600 Meters- Hayden Dickens 7th 5:47.49

Blain Morrill 22nd 6:39.25

Mayson Foss 23rd 6:46.48

100m Hurdles- Camden Davidson 4th 18.33 PR

4x100 Relay - David, Frazion, Cam, Brandon 1st 50.90 New School Record

4x200 Relay - Kaleb, Jackson, Evan, Bronson 10th 2:14.40

Shot Put - Brandon Brunson 3rd 12.5m PR

Jaxon Wheatley11th 8.89m PR

Dean Walker 7.39m

Discus - Brandon Brunson 1st 42.47m PR and New School Record

Jaxon Wheatley 19th 22.56m

Dean Walker 41st 15.88m

High Jump- Camden Davidson 7th 1.37m

Renner Martin 7th 1.37m

Pole Vault - Bronson Hannah 5th 2.44m PR

Frazion Wisdom 6th 2.26m

Long Jump- Kameron Mallatt 24th 3.89m PR

David Woolace 26th 3.71m

Triple Jump- Renner Martin 9th 9.61m PR

Girls Results

100 Meters- Braelynn Isaacson 5th 14.22 PR

Kaelin Faulkner 24th 15.71 PR

200 Meters- Braelynn Isaacson 4th 29.96 PR

Kaelin Faulkner 22nd 33.88

Aspen Umstattd 41st 40.31

400 Meters - Ariel O’Connell 12th 1:13.51

Addison Kuda 15th 1:14.14

800 Meters - Erica Wilbers 16th 3:03.39

1600 Meters- Erica Wilbers 12th 6:36.24

Luisa Sanchez 20th 7:01.01 PR

4x100 Relay - Audrey, Alli, Allis, Onnalea 10th 1:04.44

4x200 Relay - Audrey, Alli, Ariel, Onnalea 7th 2:12.38

Shot Put - Kiersten Dubrey 1st 10.97m

Kinley Cook 4th 9.4m

Alli Page 12th 8.64m PR

Discus - Kiersten Dubrey 1st 31.17m

Kinley Cook 11th 18.24m

High Jump- Brook Conger 11th 1.22m

Pole Vault - Braelynn Isaacson 1st 1.98

Long Jump- Onnalea Lesmeister 25th 3.18m PR

Allis Martin 33rd 2.87m

Courtesy Butler Bears XC & Track

8 more Quilts of Valor presented this morning

 During the monthly Veterans breakfast sponsored by Good Shepherd Hospice of Butler, eight more Quilts of Valor were presented to local veterans on behalf of Rocking Chair Quilts of Butler. Since the inception of the program over 408,000 quilts have been presented to veterans throughout the USA.

Bob Apple, Howard Cox, Jim Henry and C.J. Kellogg

Mike McVey, Marvin Robey, Garnett Salmon and Allen Steele

Learn more about the QOV program here https://www.qovf.org/ Also donations are needed to keep the program ongoing, contact Marsha at Rocking Chair Quilts in Butler for more information or call 660-200-2226.

Thursday night ball scores

 Baseball

Prairie View 1
Butler 7

Ruskin 2
Harrisonville 12

Montrose/Ballard 11
Lutheran 4

Softball 

Lincoln 15
Winsor 3

A look at weekend weather and early next week

Bates County Memorial Board of Directors welcome Jody Welston

 

On April 23, our Board of Directors held their annual meeting — a full day of planning, collaboration, and connecting with our hospital leaders.

We’re proud to introduce the full BCMH Board, including our newest member, Jody Welston, who was elected by Bates County voters on April 8 and sworn in on April 21.

BCMH Board of Directors

Pictured from left: Jerry Jones, Chairman; Jody Welston; Rick King, Treasurer; Linda Jennings, Vice Chairman; and Rock Marquardt, Secretary.

BCMH is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, elected to five-year terms as unpaid volunteers. They help guide our mission by ensuring quality care, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory oversight.

Join us in thanking these dedicated leaders for their service to our hospital and community!