Weather Update: Warm, Storm Chances Return

A beautiful early summer day is developing today across the region, with mainly sunny skies, light winds, and high temperatures in the 80s. Thunderstorm chances will return for Wednesday through Saturday, but your week won't be a wash out by any means -- these storms should be pretty scattered.

St.Clair County Sheriffs Office: Osceola man arrested on warrants

Jerry Eaton

On June 22, Jerry Eaton, 42, Osceola, was arrested by St. Clair County deputies on a no bond St. Clair County felony warrant for commitment. In April, Eaton pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges, resisting/interfering with arrest, detention or stop and driving while revoked/suspended-second or subsequent offense. He was sentenced to serve ten days in the St. Clair County Jail beginning May 9. Eaton failed to appear to serve the sentence.

The charges stem from an incident in August 2013 when a St. Clair County deputy attempted to pull over a motorcycle Eaton was driving following a domestic disturbance. Eaton looked back and attempted to flee from the deputy.

Eaton was also arrested on a Henry County warrant for a class D felony charge of operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license-third and subsequent offense. The charge stems from an incident in February. Bond in that case is set at $4,500 cash or surety. Eaton was given a court date of Aug. 1 in St. Clair County and July 18 in Henry County.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report: 6/23/14

Around 2:30 pm yesterday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 37 year old Loretta L. Wilson of Rich Hill, Missouri. She was arrested on 1. DWI/Drugs 2. Endangering the welfare of a child. She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

Rich Hill 4th of July T-shirts Now Available

 If you would like to purchase a 2014 Rich Hill 4th of July t-shirt which are Red, White and blue tie dye with the words " Sweet Land of Liberty" they are now available at Security Bank in Rich Hill. Sizes S-XL are $13 each 2x and 3x are $15.

Obituary - Trisha Anne Purdy

Trisha Anne Purdy

Trisha Anne Purdy, age 24, beloved mother, daughter, sister and best friend, of Blue Mound, Kansas died as the result of a motorcycle accident on Saturday, June 21, 2014. She was born on December 9, 1989 at Fort Scott, Kansas the daughter of John and Chris Good Felix. She graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School in the Class of 2008 and attended Pittsburg State University. She married Jerry Purdy on August 24, 2013 at Mound City, Kansas. She was currently employed as Clerk for the city of Blue Mound. Trisha enjoyed riding horses, fishing, and most of all spending time with her family, especially her boys, Cooper and Dayton. She is survived by her husband Jerry, parents, John and Chris Felix, sons, Cooper Johnson and Dayton Purdy, sister Leslie Langford, paternal grandparents, Robert and Kay Felix and maternal grandparents, Robert and Phyllis Green.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday June 26, 2014 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City, Chapel. Burial will be in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday at the Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Children's Education Fund. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

REMINDER Cookee's Drive - In Cruise Night Pleasanton, Kansas

REMINDER: D&D Fireworks about ready to Fire Up

D&D Fireworks located on 52 highway 11 miles West of Butler opened Friday June 20, 2014 for all your firework needs. Our annual FREE Fireworks Display will be Saturday June 28, 2014 at dusk.

The local band Breakaway will be performing from 7 pm until the fireworks show starts and for a hour after show. Hope everyone can join us for a fun filled evening.

Butler Family Recognized for “Owning Their Future"

BUTLER, MO, June 17, 2014 – On behalf of State Director Janie Dunning, today Housing Specialist Melody Roach recognized homeowners and a realtor in celebration of June as Homeownership Month. Ms. Roach presented a certificate to homeowners Gabriel and Heather Gillette, recognizing their success at achieving the dream of homeownership. Mary Coffman, realtor with Western MO Realty, was also acknowledged for her partnership in assisting the dream to come true. 

Mr. and Mrs. Gillette had rented a home for some time and decided it was time to own a home of their own. They contacted USDA Rural Development to apply for a home loan and were approved for a Rural Development 502 Direct Loan. In May they, along with their five children, were able to close on their loan and move into their home.

Every June, USDA Rural Development celebrates National Homeownership Month to bring attention to the role housing plays in the U.S. economy. This year’s theme, “Own Your Future. Own Your Home,” celebrates the rural families who are working their way into the American dream by investing in a home of their own.

USDA Rural Development programs that support rural homeownership include:

· Direct home loans for very-low-income applicants. Payment assistance is provided that can lower the loan’s interest rate to as low as one percent.