Maxine Rosa Ritter, 83, of Adrian, MO died Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Adrian Manor in Adrian. Maxine was born June 30, 1926 in Pleasanton, KS, the daughter of Lee and Mary (Voyles) Layland.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, Missouri. Rev. Paul Burhart, Adrian Christian Church, officiated. Interment was in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.
Honorary casketbearers were Mike Domann, Chris Domann, Mark Pannell and Calvin Pannell. Casket bearers were Jerry Domann, Steven Ritter, Kevan Heil, Norman Cruse, Chuck Cunningham, and Jason Ford.

A Drexel man was injured in a single vehicle accident in Cass County, Tuesday June 15, 2010. The accident occurred at 6:55 p.m., on Route D, south of Route W, north of Drexel.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Ward R. Billings, 54, was traveling north in a 2000 Toyota, when he failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment.
Billings, who was wearing a seatbelt, received serious injuries. He was transported by the Life Flight air ambulance to the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park Kansas.

The Board of Aldermen of the City of Drexel, Missouri met in Regular Session on Monday, June 14, 2010. Mayor Reece called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at City Hall. Citizens present were Boyd Smith, Janice South and Jennifer Thomas. Presenters present were Joe Ziegler and Jim Welborn. City Staff present were Water Technician Russ Ream, Police Chief Jon Carpenter and City Clerk Kara Smith.
Mayor Kenneth Reece, Alderman Terry Mayfield, Alderman Doug Musick, Alderman Kevin Shannon and Alderman Bob Thomas were in attendance.

Michael and Jessica Fink, and Garrett, are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother. He was born May 26, 2010 at the Hutchinson Kansas Hospital. He weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. and was 21 inches long. He has been named Grant Michael Fink. His grandparents are Vicki Kimbrough of Amsterdam, MO, Roger Fink of Drexel, MO, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lyrn of Bowling Green, MO. Great-grandparents are Frankie and Carol Kimbrough and Frank and Shirley Fink , all of Drexel.

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole, Do-ahead Sticky Buns, Tangy Fruit Salad, and Strawberry Sunrise Smoothie are the featured recipes in the June 24th edition.