Adrian News

Floral, coffee shop opens in downtown Adrian

ADRIAN – The fusion of flowers and coffee might not make for a traditional shop, but it is what Katrina Cumpton hopes is a winning combination at Be the Light Flowers and Coffee at 44 E. Main St.
Adrian alderman Matt Sears, left, and his house guest Andrii Borovyk communicate using a translation and interpretation app on Andrii’s mobile phone. Borovyk and his family are refugees from Ukraine.

Ukraine refugees find solace in Adrian

ADRIAN – Alderman Matt Sears and his wife, MaryEllen, have learned what the ravages of war can do to innocent people. 

Snow days becoming issue for school districts

School administrators in Cass and Bates counties are hoping last week’s snowstorm was the last round of impactful winter weather.

USPS delays Adrian water bills

ADRIAN – Delays from the post office are creating some issues for water customers in the city.

RV ordinance meets resistance by Adrian alderman

ADRIAN – The city’s board of aldermen met Monday night with five zoning issues on the agenda. In the case of four of those issues, there was little discussion and it quickly passed.
At left, Milo Eaton enjoys his snow day creating a snow angel Monday.

Winter Storm Blair blankets are with ice, snow

Just a couple of days after champagne was popped and the new year was celebrated, Mother Nature reminded a large portion of the country winter is here.

School districts cancel Tuesday classes

Although roads are beginning to be cleared off since the snow stopped early this morning, school districts are canceling classes for Tuesday. Districts that have already canceled school include …

Insurance rates surprises city of Adrian staff

ADRIAN – Insurance was the main topic of conversation when the board of aldermen met Monday night, and as might be expected, the city will be dealing with higher prices.

Cities ready for Christmas events

The holiday season is upon us and community events are coming soon in cities throughout Cass and Bates counties.

Memories remain in ashes: Church community vows to rebuild

ADRIAN — “The church is the people, and we will rebuild the building.” Bridget Cashman reiterated this point to her congregation last week following a fire that engulfed the Adrian Untied Methodist Church.

Adrian First United Methodist Church destroyed by fire

ADRIAN — A landmark in the community was destroyed by a fire today.

Adrian man shot, killed Saturday

An Adrian man is in jail after a shooting Saturday night.

City of Adrian considering selling water, sewer services

ADRIAN – The city is considering selling its water and sewer services to a private company.

Area fall festivals just around the corner

September is here and that means area fall festivals are right around the corner, as temperatures begin to drop and the leaves begin to change color.

City audit comes back clean for Adrian

ADRIAN – The city got good marks in its financial dealings as B.G. Wolfe of DSWA Certified Public Accountants reported the results of the city’s 2023 audit.

Adrian native wins Cass County Fair bareback competition

PLEASANT HILL — Jence Griffith is relatively new to the sport of rodeo, but he’s quickly developed a skill for bareback riding and it was on display Friday night.

Sirens, squirrels highlight aldermen meeting

ADRIAN -- Storm sirens, school resource officers and squirrels were the main topics of discussion as the board of aldermen met Monday night. As heavy rains and wind pounded the city hall, the aldermen discussed the needs for new storm sirens in the city.

Slate of Fourth of July, fireworks shows kicks off Friday night

Indepence Day is just a week away, and there are several events planned throughout the next seven days to entertain residents in both Bates and Cass Counties.

Cities designate times for fireworks

It’s that time of year again when fireworks may legally be set off within city limits, in celebration of Independence Day.

Adrian Board of Aldermen address uncut grass

ADRIAN – The board of aldermen voted Monday night to give the city some added enforcement capabilities against tall grass and weeds in the city.
The Rich Hill American Legion Honor Guard attended the  Memorial Day ceremony in Adrian.

Army veteran addresses Adrian Memorial Day crowd

ADRIAN — A large crowd gathered on Saturday at the Lt. Charles Garrison Veterans Memorial for the 14th annual VFW Memorial Day ceremony.

City of Adrian introduces online bill payments

Over a year ago, the city began the process of converting to online utility payments. City Administrator Ryan Wescoat said the project got started in January 2023 with an upgrading of the city’s utility billing and accounting software.

Pickleball snaring local interest

Last month was National Pickleball Month, and throughout Cass County communities are responding to the sport’s increasing popularity.

Adrian company leads regenerative agriculture

ADRIAN — Quietly and methodically, a private agricultural firm in Adrian is leading a revolution.

Two busted in Adrian drug raid

ADRIAN — A months-long investigation by the Adrian Police Department resulted in a raid by police and deputies from the Bates County Sheriff’s Department of a suspected drug house on May 9.

Adrian board of aldermen ponders food truck rules

ADRIAN – The city appears to be becoming a popular spot for food trucks, but there is little in the city ordinances to regulate them.

Adrian honored for KC Design Week

For 15 years, the Center for Architecture & Design has held a KC Design Week, a series of events designed to provide insight into all areas of design through programs featuring experts from fields such as architecture, graphics, interiors, products, landscape architecture, planning and urban environments. 

Cities focusing on finding, replacing lead pipes

In December 2021, the Biden administration through the EPA released a broad initiative calling for the nationwide replacement of all water service lines made of lead or including a significant amount of lead.