Ribbon Cutting and Open House for New Clinton Airport and you're invited

 

The NEW Clinton Regional Airport Terminal is almost finished. Community support for this project, and/or the many prior projects that have lead to this point, has been greatly appreciated.  The City of Clinton and the Clinton Airport Association will host a Ribbon Cutting & Open House to celebrate the completion of the new facility.

So you’re asked to SAVE THE DATE and join the celebration to be held,

                Thursday, May 8th

• 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tour the Terminal and enjoy some light refreshments

• 11:30 AM Ribbon cutting ceremony and comments

Share this invitation with others in your organization.  More information about this event will be provided later in April.

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Summer School Enrollment Open until Friday, May 2nd

 

The Clinton School District is happy to announce that our summer school enrollment is now open until Friday, May 2nd! Please complete a new form for each student you wish to enroll.

 Dates: May 27th-June 13th. NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 26, 2025 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

 Who Can Attend: Students are able to attend if they are entering K-5th Grade NEXT school year (2025-2026). Students will be placed in the grade level they will attend next fall (August 2025).

*Students are allowed to attend even if they do not regularly attend our district, HOWEVER they cannot attend our summer school AND/THEN their home district during the same summer.

 Times: 8:00am - 2:30pm. Doors to the buildings open at 7:45am.

 Location: Students entering Kindergarten during the 25/26 school year will attend at Clinton Early Childhood Center. Students entering 1st-5th grade during the 25/26 school year will attend at Clinton Intermediate School.

 Meals: Breakfast and Lunch are FREE for all students during summer school,

 

Transportation: We will offer summer bus routes. The routes have not been released yet. Bus transportation will be set up at a later time. Please be on the lookout on our social media page, as well as the Clinton School District Facebook page for more transportation information. Any transportation questions can be directed to First Student @ (660)885-2644.

 

If you have any further questions, please contact either Henry Elementary (660)885-5585 or Clinton Intermediate School (660)885-3179.

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It's "Puzzle Time" in Cass County

 

Calling all puzzle lovers! If you would you like to refresh your puzzle collection, the Cass County Public Library’s Harrisonville Branch is hosting a puzzle exchange during the month of April to help you out with that. Bring in puzzles between April 1 and April 15 and receive a voucher to come back and shop for that same number of puzzles on Wednesday, April 16 or Thursday, April 17 (9am-5pm).

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Bring Your Camera and the Kids for a Visit with the Easter Bunny!

 

The Village of Foster is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the Foster Community Building, 1 pm Saturday, April 12^th. The Easter Bunny is scheduled to make an appearance so be sure to bring your camera, you don’t want to miss out on photos of the kids with the Easter Bunny!

That’s an Easter Egg Hunt at the Foster Community Building 1pm, Saturday, April 12th in Foster.

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DAV Chapter 67 to Meet in Robertson Hall of the Bates County Museum April 16th

 The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #67 Butler, Missouri invites all Disabled Veterans to attend their monthly meeting.

  The chapter meets the third Wednesday at 1:00 PM in the Bates County Museum on Elks Drive.     

  Their next regular meeting is April 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM.      

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Harrisonville Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Federal Prison

 

In March 2023, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, as part of the Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (WMICAC), initiated an investigation into possible child sexual abuse material.

 In May 2023, investigators served a search warrant related to this case at a residence in Harrisonville. This resulted in the arrest of Rusty Fisher Jr.

 Yesterday in the Federal Western District of Missouri, Fisher Jr. was sentenced on three counts of Production of Child Pornography. He will serve a term of 23 years in prison with 15 years of parole after the completion of his sentence, and he has been ordered to pay $33,000 in restitution.

 The initial tips in this investigation were received from the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (MOICAC).

 During the investigation, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the United States Secret Service due to the volume of evidence and potential victims outside of Missouri.

 The WMICAC Task Force is spearheaded by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and consists of personnel from agencies within Cass, Johnson, Bates, Henry, Saline, Lafayette, and Pettis counties. WMICAC is an affiliate of MOICAC.

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Fisherman Falls From Boat And Drowns On Stockton Lake

78-year-old fisherman was pronounced deceased after he fell from his boat on Stockton Lake and drowned.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 2:35 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, emergency crews were called to Stockton Lake with reports of a drowning.

When first responders arrived, they said they found a 78-year-old Pleasant Hope man had been fishing off a 2014 Phoenix 921 Pro XP when he fell into the water. He was unable to make it back into the boat or to shore.

Emergency crews said the man was pronounced deceased around 2:50 p.m. after he succumbed to the water. No further information has been released.

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Suspected Vernon County Scammer In Custody

On Thursday, April 3, 2025, the Vernon County Sheriff's Office received a report from a citizen in which the citizen had been the victim of a scam costing the citizen approximately $40,000 dollars. On 04-05-25 while investigating this reported scam Deputies of the Vernon County Sheriff's Office along with Officers of the Nevada Police Department were able to locate and arrest an involved suspect and approximately $37,000 dollars was recovered. This suspect is currently being held awaiting formal charges. This reported incident involved multiple suspects and the investigation is ongoing.

The Vernon County Sheriff"s office would like to remind citizens to be wary of any messages they receive on their phones involving texts or phone calls requesting personal information or Banking information and any requests for cash payments to resolve alleged legal issues. Citizens are encouraged to contact Law Enforcement if they encounter such suspicious activity and strongly advise citizens to never reveal personal information in the course of a phone call.

Charges have been filed by the Vernon County Prosecutor

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.

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Ralph Mayfield, 93, of Drexel

Ralph Mayfield, 93, of Drexel, Missouri passed away March 29, 2025 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, Missouri.  Memorial graveside services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel.  Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).  Memorial contributions may be made to Foxwood Springs Long Term Care Center.  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 Ralph William Mayfield was born October 4, 1931 in Rosston, Oklahoma to Floyd and Letha Mayfield.

He was raised in Burdette, Missouri with his 8 brothers and sisters. He joined

the United States Airforce in 1955, playing on the US Air Force baseball team until

1960. Ralph was united in marriage to Christine Silver in 1961 and raised five

children. He loved fishing and gardening.

He is survived by his children, 11 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 1 sister

and many nieces and nephews.

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Rosanna Thompson 73, of Butler

Rosanna Thompson 73, of Butler, Missouri passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler.  Cremation with private family services to be held at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 Rosanna Jean Thompson was born September 11, 1951 in Macon, Missouri the daughter of Donald and Barbara Britt Petre.  She graduated from Atlanta Missouri High School in 1969.

Rosanna was united in marriage to William Thompson on July 10, 1970.  To this union one son was born, Brian Thompson.

She worked most of her life as a Librarian, often times being responsible for six different Libraries in Union County, North Carolina.

 Rosanna was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband William Thompson of Butler, MO., son Brian Thompson, brother Don Petre and his wife Connie, and a sister Julie Hungate and husband Mark.

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Butler Lions Club Radio Auction - Items selling tonight, the final night!

Items for the final night have now been posted on the Butler Lions Club Website!

Streaming live here!!!!!

Butler Lions Club

https://butlerlionsclub.org/

Come back this evening to live stream the big board with video and audio

or tune in at 92.1 FM

Thursday April 3rd 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Call to bid at - 660-679-3135 View the auction live at www.921news.com and on your radio dial at 92.1 FM

 

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Butler Lions Club Radio Auction - Quilt donated In memory of Sara Burch Hand crafted Becky Maxfield

 

Quilt donated In memory of Sara Burch Hand crafted Becky Maxfield

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Disabled Veterans' Meeting

 Dirks Heavy Equipment of butler reminds you of this public service message.

  The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #67 Butler, Missouri invites all Disabled Veterans to attend the monthly meeting.
  The chapter meets the third Wednesday at 1:00 PM in the Bates County Museum on Elks Drive.     

  The next DAV  regular meeting is April 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM. 

     

 

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Butler Rural Fire Dues

 The City of Butler’s Rural Fire Protection Service is due on April 1^st. The rural fire protection dues expire on March 31^st of each year. Membership fees shall be payable on or after April 1^st of each year.

Rural Fire Protection Services are available for persons in Bates County residing or owning real property in the Butler Fire Department response area, which is roughly West of County Road 6001, East to BB Highway, North to Passaic, and South to Miami Creek. An exact map is available at the Butler City Hall. In addition, the residence or property must be easily accessible by roads.

Membership fees range from $50.00 to $165.00 depending on property improvements. The average membership fee is $85.00 yearly. The fee is minimal compared to those that choose not to purchase the yearly fire protection plan. Let us remind you, that without a yearly membership, the cost to dispatch the Butler Fire Department to your rural residence carries a cost of $250.00 to dispatch to your home, then an additional cost of $250.00 per hour while on location fighting the fire.

To avoid this expense, remember that the yearly membership per year is $85.00 to be renewed by April 1^st of each year.

Contact the Butler City Hall at 660-679-4182 or Jason Bennet Butler Fire Chief at 660-227-9143. 

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Geneva “Neva” Hough Zinn, age 84 of Butler

 Funeral services for Geneva Hough Zinn of Butler, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.  Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Monday, April 7 at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.  Contributions to the Butler Elementary School (School Supplies in Memo).  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Geneva “Neva” Hough Zinn, age 84 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Butler.  She was born January 12, 1941 to John Riley and Ida Bessie Johnson Morgan in Taney County, Missouri.

Neva is survived by her son, Randy Hough and wife Lisa of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, DiAnn Bennett and husband Jr. and Sandy Rice and husband Terry all of Butler, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Lindsey Hibler (Taylor) of Hamilton, Missouri, Morgan Hough (Krystina) of Madisonville, Louisiana, Dale Murray (Lindsey) of Butler, Missouri, Tony Murray (Meagan) of Portsmouth, Virginia, Tyler Bennett and Daniel Bennett both of Butler, Missouri, Cameron Rice (Mikaela) of Joplin, Missouri, Tara Vermillion (Johnny) of Appleton City, Missouri and Kacie Robey of Butler, Missouri; 14 great-grandchildren, Rhett, Clayton, Kashlee, Kylee, Madison, Kenneth, Kenton, Konnor, Aliyah, Zayne, Bryleigh “Princess,” Daylyn, Draya, Drake and Dawson; a great-great-grandson, Briggs; a brother, Harold Morgan of Butler, Missouri; two sisters, Delorce Noe of Greely, Colorado and Jeanette Cushard and husband Don of Adrian, Missouri; and numerous nephews and neices.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Bill Hough on June 11, 1996; her second husband, Richard Zinn; and two brothers, Ellis Morgan and Bob Morgan.

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