From the city of Rich Hill

Rich Hill City Hall will be experiencing a planned power outage during the afternoon on Wednesday March 15th.

During this period of time we will be unable to process credit card payments.

Utility bills are due by 5:00pm March 15th to avoid late fees.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office News Release March 7, 2023 through March 13, 2023

St. Clair County Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made arrests and took multiple reports during the week of March 7, 2023 through March 13, 2023.

On March 7, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested Jessica Donald at Shawnee County Jail, KS on a St. Clair County warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance. Bond set at $15,000 cash or surety.

On March 7, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies responded to a call regarding theft on South Tower Street. Items missing are small gold band with etching inside, gold banded ring, and a small banded ring with three diamonds. Investigation ongoing.

On March 7, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies along with Highway Patrol executed a search warrant on NE 471 Rd in reference to a drug investigation. James Rottluff was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession Paraphernalia. Bond set at $25,000 cash or surety. Kelly Cooney was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession Paraphernalia. Bond set at $25,000 cash or surety. Lindel Mason was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance.

On March 7, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies were dispatched to a report of property damage at Casey's in Osceola. Subject ran into the ice machine. At this time Casey's does not want to press charges.

On March 8, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested Brendalee Nall on a St. Clair County warrant for Driving While Revoked/Suspended. Her bond was set at $2500 cash surety.

On March 8, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of stalking. Victim was advised to get a petition for an ex-parte.

On March 8, 2023-St. Clair County Deputies took a report of a domestic assault by a juvenile on NE 601 Rd. Forwarded to the Juvenile Office, parties separated.

On March 9, 2003- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of threats. Investigation is ongoing.

On March 9, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call of trespassing on SW Hwy DD in Eldorado Springs. Investigation is ongoing.

On March 9, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of stolen vehicle in Roscoe. Red Saturn 2 Door Sedan SE broke down and owner asked to leave it on the property. Owner left the vehicle over 30 days and when he drove by the vehicle was gone. Investigation is ongoing.

On March 9, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of an accident in front of Post Office in Osceola. Parties exchanged insurance information.

On March 9, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies responded to SW 506 Rd in Tiffin for harassment. Parties separated. Victim did not want to press charges.

On March 10, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call regarding an uncontrollable juvenile on Goodrich Dr. Juvenile was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital to be evaluated.

On March 10, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested Brandon Daniels on a St. Clair County warrant for Resisting/Interfering with arrest. Cash Bond set at $3500.

On March 11, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies were assisting with a semi roll over when Tyler Atkinson was cited for Careless and Imprudent Driving and Failing to Yield to Emergency Vehicles. His guardians was notified and requested for them to pick up him and his vehicle. Charges are pending.

On March 13, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies responded to SE 400 and T Highway where two drivers mirrors collided while passing one another. Both drivers had their tow mirrors extended.

On March 13, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested Courtney Allen at the Vernon County Jail on a St. Clair County warrant Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession Paraphernalia. Her bond was set at $5,000 cash or surety.

On March 13, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies dispatched to Osceola High School for a suicidal juvenile. Juvenile was transported to CMH in Bolivar to be evaluated.

On March 13, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies responded to 3rd Street in Osceola for a domestic disturbance. Victim left the residence and Steven Caudill was arrested for Domestic Assault- 4th Degree 1st or 2nd Offense.

Best of luck to the Butler Youth Wrestling Club!

The Butler Youth Wrestling club will be represented at state by the following wrestlers:

Bottom row: left to right: Melanie Varns, Levi Wiese, Covy Riley, Illiana Rodriguez. Middle row: left to right: Errabella Castro, Julius Varns, Lucas Dixon, Brock Erisman, and Nolan Varns( alternate).

Top row: left to right: Hunter Long, Brayden McGuire, Emma Dixon, Catherine Cook, Chris Castro. Not pictured: Elizabeth Bedwell.

State championships will be March 25th and 26th in Kansas City at the Hyvee Arena. Best of luck to the Butler Youth Wrestling Club! 

Butler Chamber Cruise Night set for April 21st

Join us for our first Cruise Night of 2023! $10 Entry fee for Cruise Night Participants. Located at Sonic Drive-In from 5:30-7:30PM on Friday, April 21st! Come on out and bring the whole family!

Enjoy an evening of all sorts of vehicles and don't forget to purchase your ticket(s) for a chance to win the 50/50 Raffle!

The more 50/50 Raffle tickets bought the larger the cash amount won by one lucky winner! Cruise Night participants get a chance to win People's Choice Awards! 1st place trophies and 2nd place plaques will be giving for each category.

Awards:
Handmade trophies by Bennett Miller Transmission & Service
Plaques made by Ray's Tropies

Category Sponsors:
Car - Bryan Tippie Shelter Insurance
Truck - Max Motors of Butler
Motorcycle - RB Towing & Recovery
Ratrod - Bennett Miller Transmission & Service

We also have a Mystery Entry Prize for one random Cruise Night participant!

***Must Register a vehicle in the Cruise Night to be entered to winner the Mystery Entry Prize***

Stay tuned for more details to come!
Make sure to Like our Facebook page!
Questions?
Contact us at (660) 464-1339 or director@butlerchamber.com

Reminder- Town Hall meeting tonight

There will be a Town Hall open forum meeting this evening 6 pm at the Bates County Memorial Hospital education center regarding the ambulance tax. The public is highly encouraged to attend.

Hold on to your hat!

Windy conditions are expected Wednesday and Thursday. Wind gusts to 40-50 mph can be expected, with the strongest winds late in the day on Thursday. 

Much cooler conditions will return late week continuing through the weekend.

Obituary - Rodell Richard Darling

Rodell Richard “Rodie” Darling, age 96, a resident of Fort Scott, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas

Rodell was born on October 25, 1926 in Fort Scott, he son of Reid and Olive Dorn Darling. He attended the Fort School system and was a U. S. Army veteran during World War II. 

After serving in the Philippines following the Japanese surrender, Rodell was honorably discharged from the Army in 1946. He then returned to Fort Scott and began his life anew. He was married to Mary Elizabeth McKee in Uniontown, Kansas on April 29, 1950, and they became lifelong companions.

Rodell worked at several jobs in and around Fort Scott during his life but the one for which he was most well known was that of being a serviceman for the Gas Service Company; a job that he very much enjoyed having for 33 years before retiring in 1989.

In earlier years, Rodell was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing as well as hunting quail and squirrels and even the occasional prairie chicken. Beginning in the mid-1970s he and Mary became accomplished square dancers and participated extensively as members of the Iza Stompers Square Dance Club. 

Over the years he also liked to walk throughout Fort Scott; something for which he is still remembered by some. Like his wife Mary, Rodell’s biggest joy in life was his family.

Survivors include his son, Rodell Clay Darling (Virginia); two grandchildren, Linden Reid Collins (Austin) of Dallas, and Elizabeth Hope Darling (Ryan) of Pittsburg; and three great grandchildren, Eden Darling of Pittsburg, Ruby Darling Collins and Reid Yeager Collins, also of Dallas, and many nieces and nephews. Rodell was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Sue Collins, his sister, Vivian Lugliani, and his brother, Wallace Darling.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 21st at the Cheney Witt Chapel burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Paws & Claws Animal Shelter and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Happy Retirement Dave!