Verbal threats made at Osceola School

On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 0745 hours, the St Clair County Sheriff’s Office was advised by Osceola School of a verbal threat.

 
Deputies were on-site at the time of notification and remained on site throughout the course of the day. 

At 0833 hours an eighteen year old suspect was in custody for the verbal threats. The suspect, who was not a student, was questioned and arrested on a 24 hour hold.

The case was submitted to St Clair County Prosecutor, Daniel Dysart, for consideration of charges.

Approximately 1430 hours the Sheriff’s Office received a warrant from the St Clair Associate Court for 2nd Degree Terroristic Threats with a bond set at $10,000 cash or surety.

Sheriff Hilty commends the work of all parties involved and the speed at which this situation was addressed. As a result of the school officials quick actions, the situation caused only minor disruption in daily activities.

Miami R-1 Elementary Grandparents Day

The Miami R-1 Elementary would like to invite grandparents to come to school for BREAKFAST with their grandchildren in honor of Grandparents Day. 

We will be celebrating on Friday, September 16 and we will be serving breakfast starting 7:30 a.m. Reservation needs to be returned by Friday, September 9, 2022. 

There will be no charge for breakfast. To download the letter/reservation form.

please visit www.miamir1.net

Obituary - Larry Edward Wilhelmson

Graveside services for Larry Wilhelmson of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada, Missouri under direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 31 at the Schowengerdt Chapel in Butler. Contributions to Nevada Animal Shelter. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Larry Edward Wilhelmson, age 84 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his home. He was born December 5, 1937 to John Robert and Virginia Annis McGinley Wilhelmson in Nevada, Missouri.

Larry is survived by his wife, Nancy Wilhelmson of Butler, Missouri; one son, Matt Wilhelmson and wife Kim of Archie, Missouri; one daughter, Kim Berwald of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Full obituary to follow.

Dirty Bingo at the Butler Senior Center

The baked potato fixings for the Dirty Bingo for Tuesday September 13th is sour cream, cheese, chili, or broccoli & cheese. Come join in the fun Tuesday September 13th at 6pm for $5.00!

Help the Friends of the Butler Senior Center continue their mission to provide services for the seniors 60+ with services, socialization, & volunteer opportunities!

Arrest made in Rockville

On August 26, 2022 a Deputy responded to a residence in Rockville, MO in regards to a domestic in progress and property being set on fire.

When the Deputy arrived he observed that the front door was open and there was property on fire outside of the house.

The fire department was dispatched to put out the fire. Two females then arrived on scene and one of them stated that it was her property that was on fire.

The Deputy asked the females which one of them had been assaulted. They stated that neither one of them had. They just made those statements to get law enforcement there quicker.

The Deputy attempted to locate the suspect, Jayme Sluder (DOB 3/22/86). He was not located on the property. The Deputy took a statement from the victim and photographs of the damaged property.

An hour after the Deputy left the scene, Dispatch advised him that Sluder had returned to the property and was attempting to restart the fire. Sluder also stated that he had a firearm and he would shoot law enforcement if they tried to make contact with him.

Deputies returned to the residence but Sluder had already left. After conducting an area canvass they located him at another residence. Sluder was taken into custody without incident.

Mr. Sluder had multiple warrants out of Bates and Vernon Counties for theft, property damage, burglary, domestic assault, trespassing, peace disturbance and assault.

Charges are pending for property damage at the residence in Rockville, MO. Sluder is currently being held in the Bates County Jail.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Clinton Man Charged with Murdering Wife

The Henry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces that charges have been filed against Ryan W. Alexander, 27, of Clinton for the death of his wife.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, LaChrisha Gray, filed the case on behalf of the State of Missouri charging the defendant with murder in the first degree and armed criminal action.

According to the probable cause statement, Clinton Police Officers responded to the residence of Ashton and Ryan Alexander after Ryan Alexander placed a call to the Henry County 911 Center indicating he had shot his wife. Upon arrival, officers found Ashton Alexander deceased with multiple gunshot wounds.

The Henry County Associate Court issued a no bond warrant at the request of the prosecutor.

The defendant has been arraigned and a bond hearing has been set for September 6, 2022 at 11 am at which time the Henry County Associate Court will consider whether to set a bond in the matter.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Steven Shane Cowan

Steven Shane Cowan was born July 4 1973, to Steve and Linda Cowan of Appanoose County, Iowa. Steve was joined in marriage to Nikki April 18, 2019. They resided in Appleton City, Missouri. Together with their children they created their own family.

They shared a love of fishing, mushroom hunting , he loved his animals and riding motorcycles. Loved to listen to music and tinkered with cars as a handyman. Steve departed this life on August 21, 2022

He is survived by , Nikki his loving wife. Daughters Passion, and Brylynn. Sons Steven, Brently , and Brecken. Special parents Momma and Papa Lafee. Brother Johnnie Cowan. Sisters Sherry (Eddie) Conn, Mary(Bob) Wells, and Kat Shrake. Lots of nieces, nephews and friendships.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Steve and Linda, brother Jason. Grandparents Leonidas and Anna Cowan. Clyde and Mary Holbrooke. Paul and Pearl Sales. Bernie and Zelda Fenton and aunt and uncle Judith Strickler and Bill Cowan.

Celebration of life will follow on a later date to be announced. His final resting place will be in Iowa with his parents and brother at Sunset View Cemetery

Obituary - Vernie Beatrice "Bea" Hunt

Graveside services for Vernie Beatrice "Bea" Hunt of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Mt. Washington Cemetery (614 S Brookside Ave.) in Kansas City, Missouri under direction of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. No visitation. Contributions to American Diabetes Association. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Vernie Beatrice “Bea” Hunt, age 96 of Butler, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Medicalodge in Butler, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 19, 1925 on a farm near Stockton, Missouri to Willie Albert and Erma Thula Spencer Hunt.

Bea is survived by one sister, Stella Nieder and husband Bill of Butler, Missouri; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Bea was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Erma Thula Hunt; four brothers, Hollie, Raymond, and two infant brothers Denzil and Vernon who passed away at birth; and two sisters, Hellen Vernon and Fern Claphan.