Corner Hardware in Butler will be closed for the holiday weekend. Corner Hardware will close at 1 on Thursday afternoon and remain closed Saturday and Monday. Back to business as usual on Tuesday. Have a great Holiday from Corner Hardware, Ohio Street, Butler.
The Adrian Optimists host Monday Night Bingo weekly from the Optimist building in Adrian. They open the doors at 5pm and have food and concession selections from the kitchen for you to enjoy.
Bingo
starts promptly at 7pm –so grab a friend and head to Adrian every Monday night
for an evening of fun and excitement,
You
must be 16 years old or older to play bingo.
(this must be recorded on every ad)
This
week’s jackpots for Monday: September 7
Hotball:
1700.00
Blackout:
1050.00
King
of Diamonds will pay: 8023.00
Martha
June Cumpton, 90 of Adrian, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026 at
Medicaloge Butler surrounded by family. A visitation will be held from
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Mullinax Funeral Home,
Butler. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Thursday, September 3,
2026, also at Mullinax Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oak Hill
Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made in of
flowers to Altona Baptist Church or Adrian Optimist. Services under the
direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of
condolence may be left for family and friends at
www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
A
full obituary is pending at this time.
The countdown to kickoff is on as football season approaches, and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) reminds motorists and football fans that construction season is also ongoing, as work to improve and add a third lane in each direction to Interstate 70 is underway across the state.
MoDOT is urging motorists and sports fans traveling via I-70 to get their game plan ready when traveling on game days. While MoDOT and its contractors are working to minimize traffic impacts during peak travel times, travel across the state via I-70, and through major work zones, will require extra time.
Motorists should prepare to leave early and allow for extra time when traveling on I-70 during game days. Increased game day traffic this football season is expected to cause additional delays both before and after games. Work zones often include narrow lanes, changing and atypical lane configurations, and reduced speeds.
From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory . . . Doris Null, age 88 of Butler died Wednesday, August 26 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 3 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Visitation from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 2 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributions to Double Branch Christian Church or Show-Me Christian Youth Home. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com Doris is survived by her husband, Marvin Null of Butler; two sons, David Null and wife Tiffany of Grain Valley and Corey Null and wife Sheila of Des Moines; one daughter, Paula Cairns and husband Robbie of Blue Springs; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Lemon of Butler and Patricia Higginbottom of Belton; and one brother, Edward “Ed” Albert Raps and wife Bobby of Del Nort, Colorado. That’s Doris Null with funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday, September 3 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler
This week the timeline will start at 1820 and go to when the town of Papinville was established. Many explorers and fur traders came up the Osage and Marais Des Cygne rivers to the American Fur Company. The fur company is said to have been about where the new bridge is located in Papinville. The explorers that we know of that came to visit and trade with the Osage Indians were Zebulon Pike, Lewis and Clark.
The Osage Indians had
been to Washington D.C. to talk to the president to see if he could send some
people to the area to help his people learn more about living the civil
lifestyle. THe Osage knew that more people were moving west.
This is the beginning of
the timeline this week with the missionaries coming to settle Harmony Mission.
1821
March 7 Missionaries
left New York for Harmony Mission
August 6 Missionaries
landed at Halley's Bluff area on the Osage River south of Papinville
August 10 Missouri
became a state
August 13 Mission site
reached and settlement began
1822 School began at
Harmony
1823 First school
building completed
1832 Melicourt
Papin settles in this area at Rapids de Kaw located on the north side of the
Osage River
1833 John Chorelle
erected a mill on the Marais des Cygnes. This was located south of the Marais
des Cygnes river bridge on B highway
1834 Papin and Gerard
had settled at Colins Ford. They both worked for the American Fur Company as
traders
1836 Harmony Mission and
school closes
1837 The children of the
missionaries attended a school in a barn located at the George Douglass farm
1838 Captain Waldo
brings goods to Harmony by wagon and oxen to open the first store in Harmony.
Freeman Barrows was the manager
1841 Bates County was
organized at Harmony site and the name changed to Batesville. First post
office.
1842 Presbyterian Church
was organized
1844 Captain Waldo
navigated a steamboat (The Wave) from St Louis to Harmony Mission
1846 Waldo navigated
steamboat (Maid of the Osage) to Harmony
Next week the timeline
will start in 1847 and end at the end of the Civil War 1865. Don't forget the
date of the picnic September 26. I will have some information on the activities
of the picnic. Until next week.
Submitted by Phyllis
Stewart
The Bates County Republican Women will be hosting a Sunday Chicken Dinner to raise funds in benefit of the Lily’s House, in Adrian. This event will be on Sunday October 4th from 11 AM to 2 PM, at the Tavern Hall at 200 N Main Street Butler. Come in after church and bring the whole family! Let us make Sunday dinner for you! You can sit down or carry out, your choice! Meals are $15 per person and includes Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, a Hot roll and homemade Desserts of all kinds! So come and let us cook Sunday Chicken Dinner for you!
Florence
Marie Arbogast, 69 of Hume, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026 at the
University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Cremation, with Memorial Services to be held
11:00 am Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the First Baptist Church of Hume in Hume,
Missouri. Arrangements entrusted to
Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).
Messages of condolence may be left for the family and friends at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Florence
Marie Bright Arbogast was born July 13, 1957 in Foster, Missouri. The daughter of Alvin and Thelma Wyant
Bright. She grew up in the Foster and
Rich Hill area, attending Rich Hill schools and graduating in 1975. She was united in marriage to Norval Arbogast
in 1982. Three sons were born to this
union, Jon Howard, Alvin Joseph, and Fabian.
Marie
worked for Avon in the 1980’s, then for Walmart as a cashier, before becoming a
CNA and working at various nursing homes in the area. Always bringing a smile to the faces of her
patients. She had a love for music, and
would listen to it often, especially the Beatles and Janis Joplin. She was a talented guitar player and would
often share that gift. Marie also
enjoyed history and was always pulling out family photo albums and digging into
the family genealogy.
Marie
was preceded in death by her parents, husband Norval Arbogast in 2024, and by
her infant son Jon Howard Arbogast in 1984.
She is survived by her sons, Alvin Arbogast of Hume, MO., and Fabian
Arbogast and Fiancé Abigail of Richards, MO., along with a treasured grandson,
Victor Rae Arbogast.
A male red heeler, wearing an orange collar, was lost Wednesday evening, August 26th in the area along the curves between N Hwy and the Hudson School. He is a timid male named "Rick". The owner is offering a reward. If you've seen this dog or know where he can be found you're asked to call the owner at 660-200-6848.
This public service message is courtesy of Bates County Vet Clinic in Butler, 660-679-3120
Brandon Daniel Luther, 27, of Nevada, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, following a lengthy illness.
Brandon was born on June 9, 1999, to Bobby Luther and Maryann (Dilly) Luther. He attended the Sheldon R-VIII School District and graduated with the Class of 2017. Following graduation, he attended Missouri Welding Institute and worked on the road for Reed Dozing and Contracting.
Brandon loved spending time with his daughter, Maysin. He was always on the go & was happiest surrounded by friends enjoying life to the fullest. He also loved hunting, especially taking hunting trips with his Grandpa Dan. Brandon will be deeply missed by his family and the many friends who meant so much to him.
Brandon is survived by his daughter, Maysin Marie Luther; his father, Bobby Luther (Shauna); his mother, Maryann Luther; his grandparents, Linda Luther and Dan Dilly; his sisters, Ashley (BJ) Hensley, Courtney (Thad) Smith, and Aubry Luther; his nieces and nephews, Bryce, Brynn, Bryker, and Brystol Hensley, and Brooklyn, Taytum, and Thayne Smith; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Waneta Dilly and Junior Luther.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 29 at the Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship fund established for his daughter, Maysin through Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, Missouri.
Two Kansas City greater area high schools – Butler and Plattsburg – just received $5,000 each in funding — and they’re also in the running for a football field transformation valued at $1 million.
The school was randomly selected as a $5K Fridays sweepstakes winner through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights, a national competition celebrating small-town football and community pride.14 Missouri high schools (listed below) have received $5,000, bringing the total to $70,000. All schools are in the running for the grand prize.
This year, more than $8.4 million is up for grabs, including $25,000 for 40 finalists, $250,000 for four division champions and $1 million toward a football field transformation for one grand prize winner, announced Nov. 12.
Butler High School Athletic Director Richard Schacher applied in hopes the funding can help upgrade an outdated field that serves as a year-round gathering place for high school, middle school, youth programs, families, alumni, and local supporters. Funding would reduce ongoing maintenance challenges, improve the gameday and community experience, and create a lasting investment that shows students their school and town believe in them.
Plattsburg High School Athletic Director Hunter Adkins applied in hopes the funding can restore safe, reliable lighting to its practice field, which serves high school and middle school football, youth football, soccer, and track and field programs. Funding would extend usable practice hours, improve athlete safety, reduce wear on the game field, and ensure students from kindergarten through 12th grade have equitable access to a well-lit community facility.
So far, 65 Missouri high schools have applied, but there’s still time for more area schools to join the competition. Eligible schools in communities with populations under 150,000 can apply at FridayNight5GLights.com through Sept. 18. Weekly $5K Fridays sweepstakes winners will continue to be announced through the end of September, and as the competition moves forward, communities will have opportunities to rally behind their schools and vote.
Happy to connect you with representatives from Butler or Plattsburg High to share how they plan to put the $5,000 to work, what it means for their communities and what they’re hoping for next.
Cataract surgery and other eye procedures are available close to home at Bates County Memorial Hospital.
Wilma Maxine Gier, 92, of Adrian, MO, formerly of Rich Hill, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026 in Harrisonville, MO. A visitation will be held at Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, MO on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 5:00 p.m.. A private family graveside service will be held following the Celebration of Life. Memorial contributions can be made to the Adrian Fire Department in her honor. Wilma Maxine (Diehl) Gier was born August 25, 1933 in Rich Hill, MO. Born to George O. & Mary Pauline (Stewart) Diehl. Wilma attended Rich Hill, MO high school. Wilma married Gilbert Jackson, and of this marriage two children were born; Linda (Jackson) Casey & G. Bruce Jackson. Later Wilma was married to the true love of her life, Bill “the Barber” Gier. Wilma worked for Tiona Truck Line for 10 years, and later made her mark as a Real Estate Broker for A&R Real Estate. Wilma had a deep passion for the wilderness and mountains, as well as all its animals. Her fondest memories were of those she shared with Bill on their many vacations throughout the wilderness of America. In her later years, Wilma enjoyed watching every Chiefs football game with a cold crisp Sunkist, visiting with her loved ones, being a brutally honest taste tester for whatever new recipe Jonhenry & Makenna tried for dinner, and most of all eating fried chicken with her beloved dog Trixie, every Thursday. Wilma had a passion for Jesus that she was not afraid to share with anyone. She often shared her excitement to be able to see her Lord & Savior. One of Wilma’s greatest accomplishments and joys of life was her great grandson Jonhenry. From the moment he was born he was her best friend, and she was his. Wilma took on a new challenge when Jonhenry was 12 and he came to live with her. The two made countless memories and shared many wonderful years together. Though life was not easy, she never wavered in making sure he was cared for, supported, and deeply loved. Her pride and love for Jonhenry and Makenna were evident in everything she did, and their special bond was one she treasured. Wilma loved her law enforcement family deeply (many of whom called her “grandma”), introduced to her by her great grandson. No matter what uniform was worn, she welcomed them to her table where many dinners and visits were held, often time swapping war stories with the guys. She continued to share a home and her life with Jonhenry, and his wife Makenna, over the years, creating many cherished memories together. Wilma touched the hearts of many, and worked hard to make sure you knew she loved you. She will be missed greatly, by all who knew her, but her memory and the life lessons she shared, will be carried on forever. She leaves behind one important message to all; love hard, enjoy the little things, laugh constantly, and most importantly love Jesus. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; her two brothers Raymond and Orville; her two children Linda (Jackson) Casey & Bruce Jackson; and her beloved four legged friend Trixie. She is survived by grandchildren Jamie Bise, Mary Beth Hill, Kelly (Jill) Kiester; her great grandchildren Jonhenry (Makenna) Jackson, Karter Keister, Tanna
Enjoy Monday Night Bingo weekly from the Optimist Building in Adrian. The doors open at 5pm with food and concession selections from the kitchen.
Bingo
starts promptly at 7pm, so grab your friends and family and head to Adrian
every Monday night for an evening of fun and excitement!
You
must be 16 years old or older to play bingo.
This
week’s jackpots for Monday night: 08-31-2026
Hot
ball: 950.00
Blackout:
850.00
King
of Diamonds will pay: 7835.00
We vowed to never forget! The Adrian Fire Department will be hosting the twenty fifth 9/11 memorial procession and program to remember and honor the lives that were cowardly and selfishly taken during the terrorist attacks on our United States, September 11, 2001. This ceremony is not just for the first responders. Our country was under attack and that involved all of us! We encourage everyone to join us as we all take a little time to reflect and remember. Event Date: September 11, 2026 Procession Start Time: 6:00 P.M. Program to follow at the Optimist Building: 6:45 P.M
Corner Hardware in Butler will be closed for the holiday weekend. Corner Hardware will close at 1 on Thursday afternoon and remain closed ...
