Charles "Chuck" Sterling Politte

Funeral services for Charles "Chuck" Sterling Politte of Rich Hill, Missouri will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Visitation prior to services on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel in Butler. Burial, Fairview-Rider Cemetery, Rich Hill. In lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made to the family.

Charles "Chuck" Sterling Politte, age 67 of Rich Hill, Missouri died Friday, February 22, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born July 25, 1945 to Sterling H. and Betty Faye Best Politte in Ft. Scott, Kansas.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Tammy Politte of Rich Hill, Missouri; two daughters, Hannah and Jacquelyn Politte both of the home; two sons, Robert Politte and wife Gina of Kansas City, Kansas and Corey Politte and wife Katrina of Springfield, Missouri; a sister, Cynthia Kay Jones and husband Ted of Rich Hill, Missouri; five grandchildren, Kyle, Keirston, Caleb, Colby and Zackary Politte; his mother-in-law, Jeannie Arnold; brother-in-law, Bill Loper; and four sisters-in-law, Terry Williams and husband Steve, Tracy Webber and husband Larry, Tisha Costigan and husband Mike and Tonya Loper. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Michael James Politte and Clifford Duane "Kippy" Politte; and a granddaughter, Madison Politte.

Update from Osage Valley 3pm

We have made a lot of progress this morning. We are down to about 400 members remaining with out power. Crews are continuing to work to restore power as many today as possible.

Butler Baseball/Softball/T-ball Sign Ups

The Sign-ups for softball, baseball and t-ball will be at the Red Shed at the Bates County Fair Grounds on Friday, March 15 & 22 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  On Saturday, March 16 & 23 from 9:00-12:00 p.m.  Tballers need to be 4 years of before January 1.

MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: I-49 'Round the Clock Lane Closing North of Rich Hill for Bridge Repairs‏

Southwest District Office (417) 895-7600   February 28, 2013   MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: I-49 'Round the Clock Lane Closing North of Rich Hill for Bridge Repairs   Where: Northbound right-lane of I-49 closed one mile north of Rich Hill in Bates County When: Between now (12:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 28) until late afternoon Friday, March 1 What: Lane closed to allow crews to repair a bridge joint at a drainage ditch Weather and/or construction delays could postpone the project. Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: facebook.com/MoDOT.Southwest, twitter.com/MoDOT_Southwest and pinterest.com/modotsouthwest

Update on Accident this morning on K Highway West of Butler

Around 6:30am this morning Bates County Sheriff along with Missouri State Highway Patrol and Bates County EMS received a call of a 2 vehicle motor vehicle accident West of Butler to K Highway then south to County Road 1002. The accident occurred when the West bound 1997 Ford F250 driven by Karen L. Cooper 66, of Butler Missouri Struck the East bound 1993 Dodge Dakota Driven by Raymond L. Bowers 35, of Butler Missouri. Both vehicles received extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Butler Tow. Both Bowers and Cooper were transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.

Have you been thinking of a career change?

Have you been thinking of a career change? Ozark Shores Rentals is now accepting applications for a route manager/ delivery driver. We are looking for a hard working individual that takes pride in their job. This will be in a very fast paced store. If you are the person we are looking for.... Stop by and see Sara today. 1009 W. Ft. Scott St. in Butler.

Tractor Fire outside of Amsterdam

Amsterdam Fire Department and Drexel Fire Department  is in route to a Tractor that is on fire Northwest of Amsterdam around County Road 12001. Please use caution when traveling in this area.

Lasting Effects of Recent Winter Storms: MoDOT Crews Continue Work to Combat Drifting Snow And Downed Mailboxes‏

Southwest District Office (417) 895-7600

February 28, 2013

Lasting Effects of Recent Winter Storms:

MoDOT Crews Continue Work to Combat Drifting Snow And Downed Mailboxes

Bates, Benton, St. Clair & Henry Counties -- Snow-clearing crews in west-central Missouri are working to combat drifting snow and replace downed mailboxes as time allows, said the Missouri Department of Transportation. MoDOT crews are traveling state routes looking for areas where winds have caused snow to drift back across the roadway. In other areas, crews are checking on lesser traveled routes, pushing snow further off the road surface to help widen them to two full driving lanes. During the height of the recent storms, crews did their best to keep at least one lane open on lesser traveled roads. Many mailboxes were downed by plows as they pushed snow off the roadway. MoDOT is urging property owners to be patient as crews work to replace the downed mailboxes. This process could take several days to complete. MoDOT crews will replace each downed mailbox with a United States Postal Service-approved mailbox and post. More elaborate mailboxes must be replaced by property owners. Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: facebook.com/MoDOT.Southwest, twitter.com/MoDOT_Southwest and pinterest.com/modotsouthwest