Adrian News

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.