A simple request from Osage Valley Electric Coop

We need your help! Associated Electric Cooperative, our wholesale power generator, is requesting members conserve energy due to extreme winter weather and maximum load on our electric grid. 

To help safeguard the grid, please conserve energy Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6 AM-10 AM by lowering your thermostat a few degrees and turning off any non-essential electric devices. Staggering the use of big energy users, such as the clothes dryer, water heater, or oven can make a big difference. 

By taking small steps to save energy together, we all can make a big difference.

-  Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

Appleton City Senior Spotlight Jacque Self

ACHS senior Jacque Self has been accepted to multiple schools, including Missouri State University, the University of Central Missouri, and the University of Missouri. 

Jacque will review each school's offer letter before determining where she will continue her education. Although her exact school isn't known yet, she knows she is interested in learning more about the pediatric cardiovascular system and entering the health occupation field.

Good luck Jacque!

Some winter humor?

 

As of this posting, 4:45 pm, the temperature in Hell, Michigan is 15 degrees. Our temperature currently is 11. 

Yes, it's colder than Hell outside!

Closings and cancellations for Thursday, February 20

 

List to be updated as more become available

Adrian R3 - closed

Appleton City R2 - AMI day

Archie R5 - closed

Ballard R2 - closed

Bates County admin offices - closed but open Friday.

Bates County Health Center - closed but open Friday.

Bates County Museum closed until next week

Bates County Thrift Store and pantry

Butler Public Library

Butler R5 - closed

Chilhowee R4 - closed

Countywide disposal no pick up

Drexel R4 - virtual learning

Harrisonville Cass R9 - closed

Holden R3 - virtual learning 

Hudson R9 - closed

Hume R8 - AMI day

La Cygne city council meeting rescheduled for Feb 26, 6:30 pm

Linn county courthouse - closed

Louisburg 416 - closed

Miami R1 - closed

Midway R1 - closed

Mini Menage - closed

Nevada Public Library - closed

Nevada R5 - closed

Nevada Regional Techical Center - closed

Pleasant Hill R3 - closed

Prairie View 362 - closed

Rich Hill city hall - closed

Rich Hill R4 - AMI day

Sherwood R8 - closed

MSHP very busy this week

It's been a busy couple of days for the Missouri Highway Patrol

658 Calls for Service
248 Stranded Motorists
230 Crashes
32 Injuries
0 Fatalities

Remember use *55 for highway emergencies

Road condition report

6:00 a.m. (2/19): Many roads across central and southern Missouri are covered or partly covered still this morning. If you must be out this morning, plan to use extra caution by slowing down, driving for conditions and not driving distracted. Give our crews and first responders plenty of room to work safely. Check current road conditions before you go: traveler.modot.org

Miami county Wanted Wednesday

 

Dangerous cold today but change is coming