Remembering Parker

Saturday evening a large number of schoolmates, family and friends gathered on the Butler square to honor the birthday of Parker Lawrence, who passed away as the result of a tragic auto accident in August of 2019. Following some kind words of remembrance, the group was treated to birthday cake and a butterfly release- flooding the area with the beautiful creatures as seen here.

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative fiber broadband coming soon

Connect, powered by Osage Valley Electric Cooperative fiber broadband is changing the entire landscape of farming with innovations powered by technology.

It’s time to bridge the digital divide in our community and give our farmers access to the tools and resources that can transform their daily lives.

Connect, powered by Osage Valley Electric Cooperative service provides the reliable high-speed broadband service that our communities have lacked. With fiber, you can take advantage of cutting-edge agricultural advances that help to streamline operations.

When your operations from field to farmhouse are connected, your business can flourish along with your crops.

Pre-register for service today at: https://conexonsignup.com/mo_osagevly

You can learn more by visiting ConexonConnect.com.

Bates County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse informational meeting

Thanks to everyone who has reached out about joining the Bates County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse. We will have an informational meeting this Thursday, August 12 at 8pm at the Ferguson Arena in Adrian. 

No horses that night, just come hear about our vision and receive information about what’s involved.

Our great thanks to the Adrian Optimists for their hard work in helping make Ferguson Arena the new home for the Mounted Posse and Mounted Patrol!

Hope to see you all Thursday evening.

Bates Co. Route B/Camp Branch & Panther Creek Bridges CLOSED Beginning Week of Aug. 16 for Rehab Project

Bates County – Drivers should look for alternate routes when Bates County Route B at the Camp Branch and Panther Creek bridges north of Rockville CLOSE the week of August 16, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

 

Contractor crews will remove the bridge decks/driving surfaces and replace them with a new surface and install new guardrail.

 

The bridges will remain closed for up to 120 days to complete the work.

 

Both current structures were built in 1976 and are experiencing increasing deterioration. Approximately 270 vehicles cross each bridge daily.

 

These bridges are included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.

 

Traffic impacts:

• All lanes of Route B will be CLOSED beginning the week of August 16 for the duration of the project
• Route B will not close until nearby Route M/Osage River bridge is completed and open to traffic, which is expected Monday, Aug. 16
• Drivers will have access to entrances on either end of the work zone, but will not be able to drive through the work zone
• No detour will be signed, drivers are urged to find alternate routes around the project
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the bridge closing

 

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

 

This contract also included replacing the bridge deck/driving surface on the Bates County Route M bridge over the Osage River along with a culvert approximately one half mile to the north.

 

Project information:

• Prime contractor – Lehman Construction LLC, California
• Total project cost: $3.3 million
• Contract completion date: December 1, 2021

 

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office seeking public assistance

We need your help Osawatomie!

We are assisting the Osawatomie Police Department and need help finding Bryant an 18 year old male with Autism. 

He was last seen this morning in the area of 4th and Walnut in Osawatomie.

He is 5’10” and weighs 175 lbs. 

We believe him to be wearing sweat pants and a blue jacket.
If you see him, please call 911.

Obituary - Jeremy Dalton Schley

Jeremy Dalton Schley, age 24, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home in Windsor, Missouri. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. 

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Two injured in Vernon County Crash

On August 9th around 4:10 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle accident on Route NN around 2 miles south of Montevallo.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2013 Ford F-250 driven by 38 year old Adam Zeman of Sheldon, Missouri failed to yield and pulled out of a private field entrance and striking the 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by 55 year old Bryan S. Beisley of Harwood, Missouri.

Mr. Beisley along with a passenger in his vehicle 55 year old Sally B. Beisley of Harwood both sustained minor injuries in this accident and both were transported to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210412329

News from Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

With deep regrets, the Osage Valley Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has recently elected to make the difficult decision to alter their original plan to hold the meeting in person at the Benson Center this year.

Due to a recent and significant rise in COVID cases in our service area, they felt meeting in a large group could have potential health risks to our members and guests. Attendance at the meeting will be restricted to the Board of Directors only. No member attendance will be granted again this year, but member participation is encouraged through on-line voting. Quorum for the meeting will be established by those registering and voting.

Each membership registering online will receive a $10 credit on their September electric bill. Additional electric credit certificates will also be given away through drawings of those members registering. No “mail in” voting will be held this year due to time constraints associated with unexpected changes to our Annual Meeting format. Online voting will be available August 16 through August 24th at osagevalley.amecvote.com