Osage Valley Electric Cooperative to Hold 86th Annual Meeting in New Format

The 86th Annual Meeting of the members of Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Association will be held in a new format this year. The meeting will be held in a “drive-thru” format on August 22, 2024, with members registering from 4:00-6:00pm at either the Butler or Clinton office.

Signage and employees will direct member traffic through the pole yards at both locations for registration, voting, and receiving a gift. We ask those attending the drive-thru format to bring your registration slip from the August Rural Missouri magazine. A $20 electric credit will be given to all members participating in the drive-thru meeting.

Online participation for the OVEC Annual Meeting will also be available again this year from August 10-20, 2024, for those unable to attend the drive-thru format, or for those choosing the convenience of online voting. Online voters will receive a $20.00 bill credit on their electric account also. Check our website www.osagevalley.com or Facebook page for a link to the online voting portal during August 10-20, 2024.

All drive-thru and online members registering will also be eligible for additional prizes and electric credit certificates through a drawing. All electric credits for members registering, and for prize winners, will be applied to the members’ September 1, 2024, electric bill.

The Cooperative’s 2023 Annual Meeting minutes, the 2024 Official Annual Meeting Notice, the Financial Report, the President’s Report, and bios on the incumbent directors, running uncontested this year, are available for member review in the August Rural Missouri edition, on our website, and on our Facebook page. 

 An abbreviated business meeting will be held by the board of directors immediately following the drive-thru portion of the Annual Meeting on August 22, 2024, from 4-6pm. Directors will be present at both offices and will utilize a zoom meeting to conduct the business meeting.

Ellett Memorial Hospital Scam Alert

It has been brought to our attention that people have received calls showing up as Ellett Memorial Hospital asking for personal information. 

Please know that we will never ask for citizenship or drivers license information via phone. 

If you receive a call asking for any personal information, please do not give this. You can call us directly to find out if we truly need any additional information.

Hume fair exhibit highlights

 

Informational Post from the Harrisonville Police Department

Informational Post from the Harrisonville Police Department:

We have received multiple calls that on 8/1/24, at about 10:30 p.m., there were several either gun shots or fireworks in the area of Bird Avenue, Twin Oaks Drive, and Meadowlark Drive. 

At this time we do NOT have any evidence that the public is in immediate danger, no reports of anyone injured, and no reports of property damage. Officers are still looking into the incident.

If you have information on who was involved in the incident, please call dispatch at 816-380-8940. Thank you.

125th District State Representative Dane Diehl helps Cedar County

In discussions with leaders in his district for much needed items, 125th District State Representative Dane Diehl found a need for improved communications for emergency services in Cedar County. 

During this year’s budget process, Dane proposed a line-item appropriation for communications equipment in the county. With cooperation of the House, Senate and Governor’s office, it was approved to provide $550,000.00 for this equipment. With the cooperation and foresight of Governor Mike Parson, he signed and approved this line item.

Through the Governor’s leadership and good standing of the state, investment in projects like this are possible, and critical for future developments across Missouri. Currently, the Sheriff, County Fire Chiefs, EMS, Emergency Director and County Commissioners are determining the path forward. This will enhance all emergency services in the county to provide better service to our citizens.

Pictured are: Back Row: Kenneth Thornton, Presiding Commissioner, Sheriff James McCrary, El Dorado Springs Fire Chief Bob Floyd Front Row: Ted Anderson, Southern Commissioner, Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner, Stockton Fire Chief Kenny Daniels, State Representative Dane Diehl

Obituary - Craig A. Dewitt

Craig A. Dewitt, age 26, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in Independence, Missouri. He was born on August 25, 1997 in Sedalia, Missouri the son of Jamie H. Dewitt and Jennifer L. (Friedly) Dewitt.

Craig grew up in Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw High School in 2016. He was an accomplished football player and decorated wrestler, who finished State Runner-Up in 2015. In September of 2023 he moved to Independence, Missouri and worked as a delivery driver for FedEx.

He is survived by his two children; Violet Dewitt, age four and Masen Dewitt, age three, his parents, Jamie and Jennifer Dewitt, of Ionia, his brother, Devon Dewitt, of Independence, Missouri, his paternal grandparents, Rick and Betty Dewitt, of Warsaw, his maternal grandmother, BJ Friedly, of Windsor, Missouri and his maternal grandfather, David Friedly, of Lake Ozark, Missouri, numerous other relatives and many friends.

Memorial Services for Craig A. Dewitt will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Fredonia Baptist Church near Warsaw.

Traffic Alert Two vehicle accident near Butler City Lake

Several emergency personnel is on scene of a two vehicle accident at 52 West and Butler City Lake Road at this time.

Please use caution if you must travel in this area. Mid America Live News will update you when we have more information. 

Harrisonville Police Department needs your help to identify this person

PLEASE HELP IDENTIFY!
The Harrisonville Police Department need your help to identify the person in these photographs. 

We would like to speak to them about a stealing that occurred at the City Pool yesterday at about 3:15 p.m. If you know this person, please contact Officer Krantz at 816-380-8940.