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Friday, February 20, 2026
Structure fire in Adrian
State Farm Athlete of the Week
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We are excited to announce this week’s C & S Graphics and State Farm athlete of the week, from Butler, Junior, Kylee Dubray. Kylee was nominated by her head coach, Lacey Cook. Coach Cook nominated Kylee after an outstanding performance against El Dorado Springs with 31 points as well as hitting her 1000th career point in the 3rd quarter that night. She stated “Kylee is a selfless player who will take it to the rim when needed, and is also a great passer to our guards outside when she is double and sometimes triple teamed down low.” We asked Kylee what she is most excited about at this point in the season and she stated “she is excited about districts and hopefully making a run there.” Kylee is on the team with her sister Kiersten, who is a freshman, and we asked her what that has been like for her, and she stated,”we both push each other to get better every single day. And if I didn’t have her on the team this year I feel like this season would be a lot different.” We asked Kylee what advice she would give to younger athletes and she stated “definitely put in the extra time especially during the summer. And always have fun, don’t take it too serious. You don’t get these years back.” Kylee is a four sport athlete at Butler. She is just a junior and not decided yet what she wants to do post graduation. The Lady Bears travel to Walnut Grove tonight for their last regular season game. They then will enter the district tournament at El Dorado Springs next week.
We wish them the best of luck tonight and in post season play!
Pictured left to right: Cody Morris, C&S Graphics; Junior, Kylee Dubray, daughter of Kyle and Erin Dubray; Head Coach Lacey Cook; Kellie Davidson, State Farm
-photo credit on custom graphic to Lela Nordyke Photography
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Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office
Weekly Arrest and Incident Report
Dates: February 13, 2026 through February 19, 2026
Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:
• February 13, 2026 – Warrant:
Deputy Saulters and Clinton PD officers conducted a warrant service in the Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of James Landis, age 36, of Deepwater on two Henry County warrants for stealing, possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated fleeing a stop/resisting arrest.
• February 15, 2026 – Warrant:
Deputy Hysom conducted a warrant service in the Calhoun area that resulted in the arrest of Thomas Winston, age 55, of Calhoun on a Henry County warrant for speeding.
• February 17, 2026 – Warrant:
Deputy Saulters arrested Robert Vanblaricon, age 37, of Holden at the courthouse on a Henry County warrant for tampering with a motor vehicle in the 1st degree.
• February 17, 2026 – Warrant:
Deputy Saulters arrested Gary Bellinger, age 23, of Clinton at the courthouse on a Henry County warrant for sexual misconduct with a child under the age of 15.
• February 17, 2026 – Warrant:
Deputy Saulters arrested Lisa Antwiler, age 41, of Chilhowee at the courthouse on a Henry County warrant for sexual misconduct with a child under the age of 15.
• February 17, 2026 – Driving While Suspended/Revoked:
Sheriff Brown conducted a traffic stop in the rural Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Marvin Barron, age 39, of Chilhowee for driving while suspended/revoked (2nd or 3rd offense).
• February 18, 2026 – Warrant:
Sheriff Brown, Captain Bilbruck, and Master Sergeant Logan conducted a warrant service in the rural Tightwad area that resulted in the arrest of Charles Terry, age 56, of Appleton City on Henry County felony warrants for a parole violation, possession of a controlled substance, and driving while suspended/revoked (x2).
• February 19, 2026 – Warrant:
Master Sergeant Logan and Detective Landis conducted a warrant service in the Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Robert Walker, age 56, of Clinton on a Henry County probation violation warrant.
• February 19, 2026 – Fail to Register as a Sex Offender:
Lieutenant Kubilus and Detective Baker conducted a sex offender compliance check at the Sheriff’s Office that resulted in the arrest of Robert Hawkins, age 61, of Deepwater for failing to register as a sex offender.
• February 19, 2026 – Fail to Register as a Sex Offender:
Lieutenant Kubilus and Detective Baker conducted a sex offender compliance check at the Sheriff’s Office that resulted in the arrest of Anthony Vansel, age 45, of Montrose for failing to register as a sex offender.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office conducted proactive policing patrols on February 19, 2026, with participation from administrative staff and detectives. These coordinated enforcement efforts take place monthly or more often and are designed to enhance visibility, accountability, and community safety across the county.
During these patrols, deputies conducted multiple sex offender compliance checks, focused hot-spots, and follow-up investigations, these efforts resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle, several arrests, and additional investigations. Arrest details related to this activity are reflected in the accompanying report.
All individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The above arrests are allegations at this time.
For additional information or to provide tips, contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (660) 885-5587.
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Former Butler City Administrator sentenced on Thursday
Assault- 4th Degree - Pursuant To Subdivision (6) {Misdemeanor C RSMo: 565.056} SIS, 1 year unsupervised probation, to pay CVC judgment in the amount of $10.00 plus court costs.
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All Aboard! Frontier Village in Adrian prepares for a new addition
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| The Metz Depot as it appeared in the early 1960's |
A walk through Frontier Village is akin to touring an expansive, outdoor museum as it showcases steam engines, vintage farm equipment, several old time stores, a schoolhouse, a sawmill, a blacksmith shop, outdoor small scale railway, windmills and much more making this one of the area's largest family attractions
The village also offers an indoor O scale model railroad setup that would make old man Lionel himself jealous. But a step outside would leave one to realize something is missing as quite visible from I-49 highway is a brightly painted caboose that sits adjacent to the railroad tracks. You'll also see other railroad memorabilia nearby.
But... no train depot. At the moment anyway.
For some time now, volunteers have had their eye on one (if not the last) area train depots still standing and available- located near the southern edge of Bates County in Metz, Mo.
Upon discovery of the depot, which was relocated about a mile from its original home by the railroad tracks in Metz, members of the Western Missouri Antique Tractor & Machinery Association have made several trips to the site to assess its overall condition to determine if the antiquated timbers could withstand the 40 or so mile journey to Frontier Village.
The ultimate conclusion was reached recently- that would a an affirmative 'Yes sir'!
Now, time to get busy. Over the past few weeks, volunteers made additional treks to the depot to remove and clean up the unit as over the years it had become a storage area and workshop. The decades of accumulation revealed a healthy pile of dumpster filler but a few key mementos as well- including the original sign that once greeted rail passengers in the town of Metz.
According to WMATAMA member Ronnie Fritts, who is helping to spearhead the project, from this point forward everyone is on a 'fast track' (pun intended) to get the building to its new home as soon as possible. Cooperation with Osage Valley Electric Coop to raise power lines along the way has already been procured, as well as other needed logistics.
Upon arrival at Frontier Village work will commence setting it on a foundation then rebuilding the depot to its original sheen thus making it ready to weather decades to come with a goal of completion by the annual Hot Chocolate Night celebration this December.
In the meantime donations are needed, both monetary and decorative. To fully outfit the structure 'as it was' will require at least a pot belly stove, a railroad clock, a telegraph setup, antique two wheeler, baggage scales, lanterns, lighting, and similar.
Monetary donations may be sent c/o Ronnie Fritts, PO Box 63, Adrian Mo 64720. For other donations or questions, call him at 816-830-2626. Note the Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association is a 501c3 organization.
A hearty thank-you goes to Countywide Disposal their donation that helped with cleanup, it is greatly appreciated.
Mid America Live will provide progress updates accordingly.
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| A TREASURE IN THE RUBBLE located in back is the original Metz Depot sign |
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| An approximate rendering of how the depot will appear at Frontier Village |
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Thursday basketball scores
Drexel 73
Jasper 42
Butler 47
Miami 53
Osceola 52
Midway 39
Chilhowee 41
Sherwood 49
Girls
Pleasanton 52
Bronaugh 36
Drexel 35
Jasper 45
Butler 1
Miami 0 forfeit
Osceola 58
Midway 36
Chilhowee 33
Sherwood 62
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Obituary - Joan Davis
Funeral services for Joan L. Davis of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. Friday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association or Medicalodge activity fund. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Joan Lucille Davis, age 90 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Medicalodge in Butler. She was born February 21, 1935 to Donald Dwight and Beulah Marie Chapin Beard in Bates County, Missouri.
Joan is survived by three daughters, Cindy Bray of Butler, Missouri, Martha Fuhrman and husband Randy of Jefferson City, Missouri and Tammy Williams and husband Jerry of Rich Hill, Missouri; one son, John Davis and wife Linda of Kingsville, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Tyler Davis (Valerie), Cory Davis (Deanna), Kelsey Carter (David), Shawna Fuhrman, Danielle Vaught (Sam), Jacob Williams (Cindi), Lisa Thomas and Kevin Bray; ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Kathryn Landers and husband Dale of Omaha, Nebraska and Edna Fenimore and husband Darrell of Weatherford, Texas; and one brother, Ken Beard and wife Marge of Kansas City, Missouri. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J.W. Davis (03/20/2002); and three grandsons, Kent Bray, Cody Williams and Abricus “Brick” Thomas.
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