Awesome Garage Sale!

Arrest warrant issued for Osceola man

Bobby Rhodes

On Sept. 7, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Bobby Rhodes, 36, Osceola, charging him with class D felony nonsupport. Bond is set at $1,000 cash only. 

Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information related to the location of Rhodes to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.

Clinton man arrested in St. Clair County

Trevor Hayes

On Sept. 8, Trevor Hayes, 24, Clinton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and class A misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Bond is set at $2,500 cash or surety. 

The warrant was issued on Aug. 30 and charges stem from a Osceola Police Department investigation

Osceola teen killed in Phelps County Missouri crash

Around 1:56am this morning the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Phelps County along with Modot responded to a two vehicle fatality accident on I-44 6 miles West of Rolla, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2003 Pontiac mini van driven by 33 year old Ivy L. Stevens of Osceola, Missouri  traveled into the path of the 2001 Freightliner driven 46 year old Kulwant S. Dhillon of Fresno,California and stuck the semi head on.

A passenger in the mini van 18 year old Tyler Earl of Osceola, Missouri was pronounced dead at the scene around 2:08am. He was transported to James and Gahr Funeral Home.

Another passenger in the mini van 7 year old Patrick Stevens of Osceola, Missouri sustained moderate injuries and he was transported to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis for treatment.

Both vehicle were totaled and towed from the scene by Ron Dishman Towing.


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Drexel FFA really cleans up...

The Drexel FFA has been busy this week with a 'beautification project'- clean up and landscaping around the Drexel welcome sign on the north end of town.

The group made short work of the project that resulted in a noticeable improvement for visitors and daily commuters as well.

-our thanks to the City of Drexel  

Time change for tonight's game

The Butler Bears football game time has been changed to 5 pm due to weather concerns. The Bears will be facing the Van Horn Falcons at the William Chrisman field located in Independence, Mo.

Jubilee vendors wanted...

The Amsterdam Jubilee is only a few weeks away and if you own a business, you'll want to be set up on Main street because there will be plenty of foot traffic!

Any type of vendors are welcomed:

Food
Crafts
Facepainting
Jewelry
you name it...

Contact DeAnna Hutton on Facebook or through the Jubilee Facebook page here:
http://www.facebook.com/The-Amsterdam-Jubilee-126079907502763

From the Missouri State Highway Patrol

Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to remind the public that heavy rain can result in flash flooding, a safety concern for both motorists and boaters. The Patrol reminds everyone that flooding has proven to be extremely dangerous and could be fatal.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol asks boaters across the state to take extra precautions when boating in flooded areas where rivers and lakes have become swollen. Many times the right decision is to stay off the water. In areas where lakes or rivers spill over the banks, erosion and damage can occur to flooded structures, docks, or water laden levees by boat wakes. Boaters should avoid operating in these areas. If operation in these areas is necessary, boaters should operate at idle speed so as to avoid causing a wake. 

Flooded rivers and streams with moving currents present some of the most dangerous situations a boater can encounter. Fast moving water can easily capsize or flip a boat—or personal watercraft—especially when combined with fixed objects such as trees and buildings. Boaters should avoid any operations in swift flowing waters.

Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!

For their safety and that of their passengers, drivers are reminded to stay alert while driving when it is raining and be especially vigilant in areas known to flood. Weather conditions requiring the use of windshield wipers are usually those that affect visibility. Motorists are reminded that state law requires them to turn on their vehicle’s headlights any time they are using the windshield wipers. It only takes a second to turn on your vehicle’s headlights. But, that second could make you more visible to other drivers and prevent a traffic crash. Should flooding occur, barricades may be used to close a roadway. These barricades are there to protect you. Drivers must respect barriers or barricades put in place by MoDOT — it is extremely dangerous and a violation of state law to drive around them. Never drive through fast-moving waters; even a small amount of fast-moving water can sweep a slow-moving vehicle off the roadway. If your vehicle becomes stuck in rising water, get out quickly and move to higher ground. 

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”