Fire destroys garage near Adrian this morning

Early this morning, a garage was consumed by fire just southeast of Adrian and although there was significant property damage, no injuries were reported. AFD was assisted by several local fire departments.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Museum Minute: Lazy River coming soon

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of December 10

1821 The cabins are completed for families of missionaries, from New York, who are in the Osage Indian Nation to teach children in Harmony Mission.

1877 Charles Robinson dies of lockjaw. On his deathbed, he confesses his real name is Richard Tuttle and had run away from his Mt. Vernon home and relocated to Butler.

1895 Elmer Butcher, who shot off a good portion of his arm, is making remarkable progress. Mound township.

1908 Tramps and vagrants are blamed for a fire that destroyed the club house at Athol.

1909 The Butler Commercial Club is organized. (20 years later it's renamed to Butler Chamber of Commerce).

1917 The Hume school is partially consumed by fire. Also, the Hume Ministerial Alliance is formed.

1988 Delmar Domer, long time rural mail carrier out of Rockville has retired and is honored by postmaster Bill Long.

1994 The first annual Holiday Homes Tour is held in Amsterdam, sponsored by the Amsterdam Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.

2003 Construction is underway for the "Lazy River" at the Butler Aquatic Center.

Highlights from the Butler Christmas parade

 

Lest we forget, December 7, 1941

 

U.S. Marshals seek wanted individual

 

Steven A. Bowman is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service on multiple felony charges. If you have any information as to his whereabouts, contact law enforcement.

Harrisonville High School Students of the Month

 Congratulations to the December HHS Students of the Month: Benjamin Wooten & Mia Jackson!

Thank-you from the Bates County Sheriff's Office

 

We would like to take a moment and Thank the Community for the push to provide coats to our youth. Our coat drive had a goal of 100 winter coats for kids. With the final push by The Pantry Thrift Store, John Ramirez and our great Victim Advocate Donna Morris we were able to exceed our goal with 109 total coats.

All the Coats were distributed to the area schools so they can get them to the ones who need them the most. We appreciate our relationships with the school as we could not do it without them.

Lady Blackhawks claim third place in Clinton tournament

 

The Lady Blackhawks claimed third place at the Clinton Tournament. With a third seed, they first encountered a tough Barstow team and emerged victorious, moving on to face Eldorado. However, they were defeated by an experienced Eldo team. The Lady Blackhawks then competed against the top-seeded Stover team for third place, delivering a strong performance to secure the win. Lady Blackhawks move to 3-1.

Congratulations to Audrey Duba on making All tournament team!