Butler Chamber Featured Business of the Month

 

The Butler Area Chamber of Commerce Featured Business of the Month is Corner Hardware, a longtime family owned hardware store offering a wide selection including outdoor, gardening, plumbing, paint, tools, computer repair and much more.

Pictured L-R: Chamber board member Josh Urbanowitz, owners Dennis and Kim Jacobs, and Chamber Executive Director Cody Morris.

Corner Hardware is located at 107 W. Ohio St., Butler MO and can be reached at 660-679-4481; the number for the Computer Aisle is 660-200-2055.

Monday local volleyball scores

Appleton City/Montrose (9-9) 0
Butler (12-1-1) 3

Jasper (8-6-1) 3
Midway (6-3) 0

Sheldon (5-8) 2
Rich Hill (7-3-1) 3

Eagles preparing for the future

 REAL LIFE LEARNING Miami R-1 schools had several students inquire about financial planning for their future so the school asked Steve Craigmiles (far right) of LPL Financial to speak in the ag classroom which included students from the accounting class and Sophomores as well. Students were attentive and asked some very good questions during and following the presentation.

Hume Hornets receive special recognition

Motivation Monday

The Hume city mural, Faith Over Fear, was awarded a trophy for participating in the Show Me Neighborhood Art Week and being named the West Central Region Winner over the summer.

This beautiful award in the trophy case and represents our community’s strength and creativity. A huge thank you to the University of Missouri Extension for supporting the mural and shining a light on the hard work and heart behind it.

Great job to the Active Minds Group and all involved!

Courtesy Hume Schools

Obituary - Donald Hatch

Donald Hatch, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on his 71st birthday, September 21, 2025, at the University of Kansas Hospital, Paola Campus, following a recent hospitalization with pancreatitis. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday, Septpember 27, 2025 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm Saturday, also at the Drexel Chapel. Burial will take place in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 248, Mound City, KS. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Donald “Don” Lee Hatch was born September 21, 1954, in Cleveland, Missouri, to Harold Lee Hatch and Marguerite Louise Gage.

Don grew up on his parents’ dairy farm in Cleveland alongside his brothers Glen and Bob. He graduated with the Class of 1972 from Cass Midway High School. A lifelong resident of Cass and Bates Counties, he lived in Cleveland, Drexel, Freeman, Butler, and Archie, with a few years spent in Corpus Christi, Texas.

A proud Air Force veteran, Don served as a mechanic with several duty stations, including his favorite in Anchorage, Alaska, before later working as a journeyman electrician for 33 years at KCPL’s La Cygne Generating Station before retiring.

He enjoyed golfing in his younger years and loved fishing with friends and his grandkids. Don was a proud member of American Legion Post 248. Known for his generosity and warm spirit, he had a heart big enough to help anyone in need and truly never met a stranger.

Don was first married to Charlotte Tourville, with whom he had one son, Donny Paul Hatch. On March 1, 1980, he married Vera “Lynn” Bishop, the mother of Amanda and Allen. Lynn preceded him in death on March 12, 2012. On August 11, 2012, he married Kimberley Yvonne Portmann.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marguerite Hatch; his brother Bob; and his wife Lynn. He is survived by his wife Kim Hatch of the home, his children, Donny Paul Hatch of St. Louis, Missouri, Amanda Freidline and husband Louis of Peculiar, Missouri, and Allen Hatch of Peculiar, Missouri; and his stepchildren, Aaron Portmann and wife Megan of Pleasanton, Kansas, Kyle Portmann and wife Shashanna of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Dylan Portmann of Louisburg, Kansas.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Christopher Wheeler (wife Krista), Ruben Hatfield, Austin Ngo (husband Jimmy), Sarah Freidline, Kolby Hatch, John Freidline, Aden Hatch, Jacob Freidline, Andrew Freidline, Cooper Hatch, Emma Portmann, Evan Portmann, Asher Portmann, Avery Portmann, Aiden Portmann, and Kayden Portmann, along with six great-grandchildren: Jace, Sophia, Benton, Lynnlee, Evalyn, and James and his brother Glen and wife Denise of Harrisonville, MO., and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Archie police seeks leads in local thefts

 

LaCygne police department welcomes new officer

 

The La Cygne Police Department is proud to welcome our newest Part-Time Officer, Cameron Patton!

Ofc. Patton holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from Kansas State University and brings with him a strong foundation in law enforcement principles from his time in the Johnscon County Area. Ofc. Patton has already demonstrated his approachable personality and excellent communication skills!

We are excited to have him on the team!

Ready Set Grow Fall Festival coming October 4