This will be a very unwelcome shock. It doesn't last long, but - I do see wind chills close to zero Monday morning.
80's by the end of the week
Greg @ 660 Weather Spot
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Saturday, March 14, 2026
Unwelcome chill coming tomorrow
This will be a very unwelcome shock. It doesn't last long, but - I do see wind chills close to zero Monday morning.
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Friday, March 13, 2026
Busy season is here for Butler Chamber of Commerce
It’s a busy season for the Butler Chamber of Commerce! From celebrating our local roots to cruising down the Jefferson Highway, we have a packed calendar designed to move Butler forward. Here is everything you need to know:
Annual Banquet: "HOMEGROWN"
**Date:** Thursday, March 19th
**Location:** Tavern Hall
**Time:** 5:30 PM (Cocktail Hour) | 6:00 PM (Dinner)
We are finalizing the details for an evening celebrating the people behind our progress. For just **$25**, enjoy a night of community and networking.
**The Big Prize:** You could leave this year's banquet with the "best seats in the house!" We are auctioning **two Chiefs vs. Raiders tickets** (Section 119, Row 13) plus a Red Reserved Parking Pass—a value of up to $2,000 each!
Coffee & Commerce
**When:** Second Friday of each month
Our first ever monthly networking event is in full swing! Set that reminder and don't miss out! It’s the perfect way to build connections and stay informed on Chamber initiatives.
* **Are you our next host?** Showcase your business space by hosting a morning group.
* **Be a Breakfast Sponsor:** Donate the coffee and pastries to earn a dedicated **5-minute spotlight** to pitch your business to all attendees.
Spring City Wide Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to clear out the clutter! Whether you’re a bargain hunter or looking to declutter your home, the Spring City Wide Garage Sale is the place to be.
Registration: We are currently finalizing sign-up details. Keep an eye on our page—registration information will be available soon!
Classic Car Show
**Date:** Saturday, June 13th
**Location:** Historic Butler Square
Get ready to "Cruise through history on the Jefferson Highway." We are already gearing up for one of our favorite summer traditions.
And for the after party, head over to Clinton for Cruise Night once the awards wrap up!
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Membership MattersOur community is only as strong as its members, and applications/renewals are still rolling in! If you haven't received your renewal form or are interested in joining the Chamber to help move Butler forward, please **reach out to the Director** today.
660-464-1339
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Little Apple news
The Appleton City FBLA chapter is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or until sold out in the circle drive at the school featuring Sherlene's Reuben Sandwiches. Come kick off your St. Patrick's Day weekend with Sherlene's Famous Reuben Sandwich for $10 and support our FBLA chapter. Thank you in advance for your support.
The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. Saturday March 14. All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship. Mark Avery will have a short devotional.
Grace Christian Academy will have their 6th annual hog roast dinner with silent and live auctions fundraiser 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14 in the Lowry City Civic Center, 4th & Cleveland. 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 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the school or at the door.
Drivers can expect lane closures and occasional traffic delays on Missouri Route 52 and Route J in Bates County and Vernon County Route AA for a resurfacing project beginning the week of March 16. This is the work being done on this project: Missouri Route 52 from Missouri/Kansas state line east approximately 27 miles to Route BB. The contractor will add a new surface, structural work to bridge over northbound I-49 lanes (Exit 131) and add guardrail in areas and rumble strips. Bates County Route J from Route F south approximately four (4) miles to Route 52 will add a new surface. Vernon County Route AA from Route M west of Schell City south nearly 13 miles to Route 52, Contractor will add a new surface and permanent striping. Traffic impacts include: traffic reduced to one lane where contractor crews are working. Drivers will encounter flaggers and pilot cars where crews are working. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road. Route 52 over I-49 will be CLOSED for up to 166 days while contractor works on bridge. I-49 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Westbound Route 52 drivers will be directed along a signed detour north on I-49 to Bates County Route F (Exit 136) at Passaic and back south on I-49. Eastbound Route 52 drivers will be directed along a signed detour south on I-49 to Route 52 (Exit 130) south of Butler. There will be no signed detour for work on Bates County Route J and Vernon County Route AA. Drivers should find alternate routes to avoid work zones.
Contractor crews have closed the St. Clair County Route H bridge over Monegaw Creek southeast of Appleton City until early May to replace the bridge. Crews will demolish the existing bridge and replace it with a new structure. In addition, the contractor will add new barrier walls, object markers at either end of the bridge and new permanent striping. The new bridge also will be six (6) feet wider than the current structure. Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on either end of the work zone, but will not be able to drive through the work zone. There is no signed detour Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone. Drivers should consider alternate routes during the project.
Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner will be served March 20 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. Dine-in and carry will be served. The menu is fried fish, Suzy Q’s, cole slaw, corn bread, cookies and a drink. Adults eat for $12, children under 10 for $8.
The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for April 24 and 25. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.
The Appleton City Museum would like to borrow 40 Christmas tree stands or tripods, May-August to help Celebrate 40 years of the Appleton City Landmarks Restoration organization. Be a part of the celebration. Contact 660-492-0131 or acmolampkin@yahoo.com
Ohio Christian Church invites area women to be guests at their Annual Ladies Retreat on March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This spring they’ll be putting down roots and experiencing a mountain-top moment with guest speaker Whitney Kinne of Clinton leading through Jeremiah 17:7-8. Whitney is a vivacious, kind, faith-walking mom and career woman, raised in church and agriculture. They have all kinds of wonderful surprises waiting for you, including a lovely, complimentary lunch. Every detail of the day has been planned and they’ve been praying for you. They can't wait to lift voices in praise, and to love on and learn with you. It all begins at 10:00 a.m. at Ohio Christian Church - located 7 miles west of Lowry City or 10 miles east of Appleton City on Hwy. A. For more information, call 417-321-4177. Be sure to like and follow at Ohio Christian Church on Facebook for more details and coming announcements.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for March, 2026. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Friday, Mar. 13 – Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday; March 18 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday; March 19 – Podiatry – Dr. Pace; Tuesday, Mar. 24 - Rheumatology-Dr. John; Wednesday, March 25 – Orthopedic- Dr. Gray; Wednesday, March 25 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni; Thursday, March 26– Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib; Friday, March 27 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA; Tuesday, March 31 - Rheumatology-Dr. John.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mar 14 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God 7:00 a.m.
Mar 14 ACHS FBLA Reuben Sandwich fundraiser 11:00-2:00 at the circle drive of the school
Mar 14 Grace Christian Academy annual hog roast dinner and silent and live auctions 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Lowry City Civic Center,
Mar 17 St Patrick’s Day
Mar 20 Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose
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Obituary - Richard A.Koehler
Beloved husband of Susan Koehler (nee Thoelke). Dear father of Matthew, Christopher (Shelly), Timothy (Lori), Phillip (Erin), Brian (Jordan) and the late Richard M. Koehler. Dear grandfather of Kathryn, Benjamin, Brock (Sayler), Sidney, Willa, Crosby, Elsie, Kennedy, Lincoln, Lauryn, Natalie, Lucas, Kayson and Callaway. Dear brother of Alice (Gordon Sukstorf) Tatro. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
SERVICES: A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church (8866 Pardee Road St. Louis, Missouri 63123) – date and time pending. Mr. Koehler was a member of Masonic Lodge #79, Geneva, Nebraska, St. Patrick Catholic Church and a former member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva, Nebraska.
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Obituary - Thomas Edwin Rayburn
Thomas Edwin Rayburn, 84, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026.
He was born April 19, 1941, in Searcy, Arkansas. During high school his family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he spent most of his life. Tom worked as a machinist at Bendix, later Allied-Signal, where he rose through the ranks into management and eventually oversaw multiple departments before retiring at age 52. Following his retirement, he and his wife, Rita, moved to Peculiar, Missouri.
Tom enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, grilling, and competitive trap shooting with friends from work.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lucille Rayburn; his sister, Patty Shockley; his stepdaughter, Kim McCormick; and his grandson, Corey McCormick.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Rayburn; sons Robert Rayburn and Curtis Rayburn (Cheryl); stepson Nick Roberson; sister Judy Barnett; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 21, at 3:00 p.m. at Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the youth programs at the Kansas City Trapshooting Association (Tom Rayburn Legacy Fund) QR Code below.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
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Job opportunity in Butler
We’re HIRING at Koehn Bakery!
We are growing and looking for someone to join our team as a BARISTA / CUSTOMER SERVICE team member. Training will be provided.
This position is 30+ hours per week and includes helping customers, making coffee drinks, and being part of the friendly atmosphere we’re known for.
If you enjoy working with people, staying busy, and being part of a great team, we’d love to talk with you.
Stop by the bakery to apply or call us at 660-679-6221
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Twist of Fate Brings Special Blessing to Lily's House
Lily's House in Adrian has received an incredible blessing. Thank you to Clearway Energy and Bates County Opioid Relief Settlement.
We desperately needed to replace an old vehicle that would no longer pass inspection. Of course God had it all worked out. His timing is always perfect. Here is a rough timeline…
-Sara filled out an application for funding from the Relief Fund to replace our old van.
-Bates County Northern Commissioner John Gray came to tour Lily’s House.
-Within a week Barry Matchett from Clearway Energy attended the Commissioners meeting and just happened to mention they would like to support a local nonprofit.
-Barry toured our facilities and feel in love with our mission and our people.
-Fast forward to a different commissioners meeting when our application was being reviewed. Barry just happened to be present and volunteered to split the bill.
It gets even better…
-I contacted PJ Haskins and asked him to start looking for our new ride.
-I had no idea how difficult that simple request would turn out to be. It’s been a few years since I have shopped for a new ride.
-PJ was having dinner with Mark Mueller and mentioned our struggle of finding a quality minivan.
-Mark’s dealership had just taken in a one owner minivan that fit our needs and our budget.
Thank you to everyone who made this dream come true. Most importantly, thank you God for orchestrating this journey every step along the way.
-Jeff and Sara Vick
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