Join our team!

Join our team! We have not one, but TWO apprentice lineman positions available.

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative is currently accepting resumes to hire an apprentice lineman at both our Butler and Clinton office locations.

Applicant must indicate which location you would like to apply (Butler, Clinton or Both). The selected candidate will be required to reside within 20 miles of the office location they are hired for and be able to obtain a CDL driver’s license. Applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma.

All interested applicants please send a resume to humanresources@osagevalley.com or PO Box 470, Butler, MO 64730, by 8:00am, Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Obituary - Gail Allene (Poe) Little

Gail Allene (Poe) Little, age 77, of Deepwater, Missouri, lost her courageous battle to bladder cancer surrounded by her family on August 20th, 2024. Gail was born in Grandview, Missouri on May 3rd, 1947. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Allen Poe, Sr., and mother, Nellie Elizabeth (Hooper) Poe.

Gail is survived by her loving husband, Richard Little of 58 years; her two children, Tim Little and wife Linda, Kim Ball and husband Rob; one brother, Edgar Allen Poe, Jr; two grandchildren, Tyler Little, and Jordyn Cooksey and husband Avery; and one great-grandson that she was over the moon for, Suede Cooksey.

Gail graduated from Grandview High School in 1965. She met her loving husband, Richard Wayne Little while in High School, and they married on April 2, 1966. Gail held a few jobs throughout her life, but what she enjoyed most, was being a homemaker. Besides spending time with her family, she had a passion for taking care of her flowers, gardening, going to the casino, and loving on her Yorkie, Addie Lou. Gail had a bright and energetic personality. She was known for her ability to always provide a home cooked meal for anyone who had stopped by to visit. Gail always wanted to entertain and host any get together. She touched many lives with her generosity, yet she was always truthful with her great advice to others.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., just prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in the Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater, Mo. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

2024 Butler Fall citywide clean up

The City of Butler, in cooperation with Countywide Disposal, will be conducting this citywide clean up for residential properties the week of September 9-13.

COUNTYWIDE DISPOSAL will pick up old furniture, appliances, paint, batteries, and miscellaneous junk. Your clean-up items or trash should be separated from your regular weekly trash but should still be at the curbside. This service is for residential properties only and there is a one pickup load limit per household. They will NOT pick up tires or construction/building materials such as lumber, plywood or shingles. Households with larger amounts must make special arrangements with Countywide Disposal by calling 660-679-0717.

THE CITY OF BUTLER will pick up your normal yard waste of brush and limbs no larger than 6” in diameter. These must be placed at the curb and separate from the trash pickup for Countywide Disposal. Leaves must be bagged in City of Butler leaf bags in order to be collected. There is also a one pickup load limit of brush items per household.

Items not picked up must be removed from the curb immediately.

PLEASE have your trash or brush ready at curbside before Monday, the 9th. They will not make return trips after they have completed a street. This is a free service provided by the City in the spring and fall of each year. Residents are reminded not to place trash or brush at the curb more than one week in advance or you will be subject to code enforcement action.

Butler FFA Ice Cream Social August 29th

Ice Cream Social- August 29th @7PM in BHS Cafeteria
Students please bring desserts to accompany the ice cream and bring parents for FFA info! See you on Thursday!

Obituary - Delores Wellington

Delores Wellington, age 84, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. Followed by an inurnment in Elmwood Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Delores Helene Wellington was born on March 30, 1940 in Van Buren, Missouri. Delores was the oldest of 2 sisters. Her mother Neva Brannum preceded her in death, as well as her husband of 53 years George Wellington, 3 sons Jeffrey Huckleberry, Richard Huckleberry, and Gregory Huckleberry. Delores was a stay-at-home mother of 7 children, 6 boys and 1 girl. She loved her children and was a wonderful mother.

She will be truly missed by her friends and family. Delores was a very devout Christian who loved Christ above and beyond measure. Delores was an example to everyone of how faith in Christ is the Key to life.

Survivors include her three sons, Steven Huckleberry of Independence, Missouri, Charles Huckleberry and his wife Maria of Clinton, Missouri, and Samuel Wellington and his wife Mellisa of Kingsville, Missouri, her daughter Jennifer Rucker of Clinton, Missouri, two sisters, Wanda Thompson and Donna McFarland both of Missouri, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

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

Obituary - Sam Battaglia, Jr.

Salvatore "Sam" Battaglia Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 90. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the people around that need it most, pass it on.

Born on April 30, 1934, Sam lived a life rich in love, laughter, and cherished traditions. Sam married his high school sweetheart, Norma Fullbright, on September 4, 1954. Their union was a testament to enduring love, as they shared 63 wonderful years together. Sam and Norma were the heart and soul of their family, opening their home every Sunday for spaghetti and meatballs, a tradition that brought their loved ones together around the table. Holidays, especially Christmas and Thanksgiving, were celebrated with joy and warmth, where Sam’s love for family was evident in every laugh and every shared story.

Sam was a man of many passions. He found solace in nature, whether it was casting a line on a quiet fishing trip, enjoying a peaceful hunt, or trying his luck at the casino. Cooking was another joy, and he took great pride in preparing meals that brought smiles to the faces of those he loved. Above all, Sam treasured the time spent with his family, creating memories that will be cherished forever.

For 30 years, Sam worked as an electrician at Armco Steel, a career that he approached with dedication and skill. He was a man of integrity, known for his strong work ethic and the pride he expressed in his craft.

Sam is survived by his two sons, Anthony “Sam” Battaglia and wife Melissa of Clinton, MO, Ronald “Ron” Battaglia and wife Barbara of Kearny, MO; grandchildren Angela Battaglia, Samantha Martin (Storm), Juliana Stasiak (Dan), Jeremiah Battaglia (Constance), April Hartwig (Duane), William Abraham, Sandra Lea Abraham, Elizabeth Abraham, Gabrielle Covert (Larry), Nicholas Battaglia (Rebecca), Cameron Casteel, Megan Richardson (Josh); 18 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great- grandchildren plus many other extended family members., who carry forward the lessons of love, strength, and kindness that their father imparted.

He is also remembered by many friends and extended family who were touched by his generosity and warmth.

Though Sam is no longer with us, his legacy lives on in the love he gave, the traditions he created, and the memories we hold dear. He will forever be missed, but never forgotten. Rest in peace, Sam. You will always be in our hearts.

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

Dangerous heat continues through Tuesday

Dangerous heat will continue today through Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values rising up to 100 to 110 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect for the entire area through Tuesday evening.

Police chase ends in Bates County

On August 25th around 5:15 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with the Bates County Sheriff's Office was involved in a police pursuit that ended in a accident on E Highway just east of CR NE 2763 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a east bound 2024 Dodge Ram driven by 36 year Brandon G. Swartz of Joplin, Missouri was fleeing from police at a high rate of speed when he traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a fence and farm implement. 

Brandon G. Swartz sustained moderate injuries and he was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Mr. Swartz was arrested on the following charges 1.) Felony resisting arrest 2.) Felony 3rd degree assault (special victim) 3.) Driving while intoxicated. 

After receiving medical attention Mr. Swartz was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler on a 24 hour hold with more charges pending at this time.

 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.