The
Adrian Optimists host Monday Night Bingo weekly from the Optimist Building in Adrian.
The doors open at 5pm and offer 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
week’s jackpots for Monday night: 5-05-2025
Hot
ball: 500.00
Blackout:
2750.00
King
of Diamonds will pay: 5168.00
A Celebration of life service for John O. Hough of Rich Hill, Missouri will be 10 a.m Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. No visitation. Inurnment with military honors immediately following service at Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Missouri. Contributions to Rich Hill American Legion Post #67. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
John O. Hough, age 96 of Rich Hill, Missouri died Monday, April 21, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born April 18, 1929 to Lawrence and Flossie Bell Stewart Hough in Nevada, Missouri.
John is survived by one son, Kip Hough of Kansas City, Missouri; one daughter, Patricia “Tish” Burchell and husband Randy of Rich Hill, Missouri; four grandchildren, John Hough and wife Sabrina of Texas, Bret Hough and wife Irene of Texas, Courtney Briggs and husband Camden of Clinton, Missouri and Amanda Nichols and husband Wyatt of Rich Hill, Missouri; 13 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and one sister, Sharlene Lyle of Arizona. John was preceded in death by his parents; wife (November 15, 2019); two sons, Johnnie Hough (June 21, 2014) and Bret Hough (1993); and four brothers and three sisters.
Lucas Santellano, 28, of Clinton, Missouri has been sentenced to life in prison. He pled guilty to three counts of statutory rape in the second degree. He was further found to be a predatory sex offender.
Prosecuting
Attorney, LaChrisha Gray, prosecuted the case on behalf of the State of
Missouri.
In 2023,
Santellano was discovered with a young teenage girl. It was later determined
that sexual conduct had occurred on multiple occasions.
On November
5, 2024, Santellano entered a plea of guilty to the underlying counts of
statutory rape in the second degree. The defendant disputed the State’s
allegation that he was a predatory sex offender based on prior acts of sexual
assault.
The Court
heard evidence regarding the prior acts of the defendant and argument from both
parties. The Court at a subsequent date found the defendant to be a predatory
sex offender. The final sentencing hearing was completed on April 25, 2025.
Bates County Memorial Hospital honored its dedicated volunteers at the annual Auxiliary Recognition Banquet on April 24, celebrating the individuals who give their time and talents in support of the hospital’s mission.
The event included a brief business meeting, during which the
Auxiliary voted to contribute $25,000 to the hospital for its 2025 donation.
Details on how the funds will be used will be announced at a later date.
Three retirees were also recognized for their years of volunteer
service: Liz Schlechty, Beverly Wainwright, and Kathleen Bunch. Family members
joined the celebration, and Kathleen’s longtime friend, Dee Hall, proudly stood
by her side as her “representative sister.”
Kristina Anderson, Director of Human Resources, offered heartfelt reflections
on each retiree’s unique contributions. Speaking of Kathleen Bunch, she shared,
“Giving has a way of multiplying itself. And Kathy’s gift of time—nearly 4,900
hours—represents far more than just numbers. It reflects the friendships
formed, the kindness shared, and the spirit of service she brought to
everything she did.”
Volunteers were recognized individually with a service pin and
certificate, and their annual and lifetime hours were shared with the group.
Each received a beautiful hanging flower basket as a token of appreciation.
Held during National Healthcare Volunteer Week (April 20–26), the
banquet served as a meaningful reminder of the impact volunteers make. BCMH
extends sincere thanks to each of its volunteers. Their time, care, and
commitment leave a lasting mark on the hospital and the people it serves.
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It’s time to shop till you drop on Saturday, May 3rd.
Citywide Garage sales all over the city of Butler. Including the Butler
Masonic Lodge, on North Orange Street check out their 2-day sale May 2nd and 3rd- and
the Butler Senior Center Garage Sale at 611 West Mill Street in Butler. It’s
Garage Sale Day May 3rd open early and closing when the crowd dies
down. Happy Shopping! 
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Butler Saddle Club is looking for 2025 Queen and Princess
Candidates.
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Rodeo queen
requirements:
16-21 years old
Judged on 4
categories: horsemanship, ticket sales, personality, and appearance.
Required to ride a
horse
All candidates will
earn 10% of total ticket sales
Rodeo Princess
candidates requirements:
9-15 years old
Judged on 3
categories: personality, ticket sales, and appearance
All candidates will
earn 10% of ticket sales
Deadline to sign up
and a mandatory informative meeting is May 15 at 6:30 pm at the Butler Saddle Club arena. To sign up or for any questions please call Lacey Lee at
660-464-4732.
Butler Rodeo Dates
are June 20th , 21st and 22nd ! Rodeo Butler
Style!
Paul Dean Benham, age 80, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025. Funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, April, 30, 2025 at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton Old Timey Missionary Baptist Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Paul is
survived by his wife Genie, a son, Ronald Benham and wife Lara, two daughters,
Paula Rothenberger, and Karesa Benham, a brother, Ralph Benham, a sister, Donna
Howerton, stepson, Marcus Lewis, and numerous grand, and great grandchildren.
Two Clinton residents were killed after their vehicles collided on the mile-long bridge outside Warsaw, sending one of their vehicles into Truman Lake.
The Missouri
State Highway Patrol says the crash occurred Friday evening, April 25, 2025, at
around 8:45 p.m. on the Mile Long Bridge that carries Route 7 over Truman Lake,
west of Warsaw. According to troopers, a vehicle driven by a 44-year-old woman
was in the southbound lane when she crossed into the path of a northbound SUV
driven by a 26-year-old man, striking it head-on. The collision sent the SUV
into the railing, and then off the bridge. The first vehicle’s driver was
pronounced dead at the scene. The Highway Patrol closed the bridge for several hours
on Saturday to allow recovery of the SUV from the water as well as its driver. Troopers
say both drivers were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.
From Kati Petru Casey’s corporate:
Casey’s is proud to be part of the Butler community and we are excited to open a new location at 1120 West Fort Scott St. on April 30 to better serve this area with an updated guest experience and our full Casey’s offering.
With the addition of the new store, we have made the decision to close the stores located at 201 N. Orange St. and 109 W. Fort Scott St.
Our team members at these locations are transitioning to the new location or other stores in the area to continue working with Casey’s.
We appreciate the communities support and look forward to continuing to serve our Butler guests and neighbor.
According to a complaint filed by Bates County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Cody L. Johnson, on or about Sunday, April 20, 2025, Rowdy Kane Summerlin 41, of Butler allegedly forced sexual intercourse with a victim who had been intoxicated and incapable of consent.
According to
the court docket, an arrest warrant was served to Summerlin on Tuesday, April
22, 2025. Summerlin, who is represented by Special Public Defender Stephen
Chase Higinbotham Jr. entered a plea of not guilty on Wednesday, April 23,
2025, in the Bates County Circuit Court before Judge Julie Highley.
As of
Wednesday, Summerlin remained behind bars on a $50,000 bond with a charge of
1st Degree Rape as a motion of discovery has been filed.
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Butler Saddle Club is looking for 2025 Queen and Princess
Candidates.
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Rodeo queen
requirements:
16-21 years old
Judged on 4
categories: horsemanship, ticket sales, personality, and appearance.
Required to ride a
horse
All candidates will
earn 10% of total ticket sales
Rodeo Princess
candidates requirements:
9-15 years old
Judged on 3
categories: personality, ticket sales, and appearance
All candidates will
earn 10% of ticket sales
Deadline to sign up
and a mandatory informative meeting is May 14 at 6:30 pm at the Butler Saddle Club Arena. To sign up or for any questions please call Lacey Lee at
660-464-4732.
Butler Rodeo Dates
are June 20th , 21st and 22nd ! Rodeo Butler
Style!
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The Bates County Cattlemen will be on location May 3rd during the City Wide Garage Sale serving Free Hamburgers, Chips and a Drink to celebrate Beef Month . The Cattlemen will serve between 11 am until the food is gone. Stop by for a free burger . It’s Cub Cadet Day at Family Center, stop by to see demonstrations of various Cub Cadet Mowers. Free Will donations will be appreciated. All donations will be distributed back into the community . Bates County Cattlemen on location Saturday May 3rd 11 am, Family Center Parking lot…. May is Beef month
The Butler Saddle Club is a non-profit organization located in Butler, Missouri. 2024 marks our 72nd Annual Butler Saddle Club Rodeo! We are passionate about actively promoting the sport of rodeo and blessed to have the honor of giving back to our community thanks to the hard work of many, our amazing sponsors, contestants, and attendees! Thank You!!
The Adrian Optimists host Monday Night Bingo weekly from the Optimist Building in Adrian. The doors open at 5pm and offer food and concess...
