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| Lucas Daniel Owen |
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Obituary - Lucas Daniel Owen
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.
Medicalodges Annual Easter Egg Hunt This Saturday March 26th
Medicalodges of Butler will host the Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday March 26th at 1:00 pm. It’s for Children ages birth to 10 years old. Children will be divided into separate age groups and will go at different times. Prizes will be given to all participants. Refreshments will be served after the hunt to include free cotton candy!
The Easter bunny will be available to pose for pictures before and after the Mediclodges Easter Egg Hunt! Medicalodges Annual Easter Egg Hunt 103 East Nursery Street Butler 1:00 pm Saturday March 26th.
Butler Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday March 27th 2016
Grab an Easter Basket and head to the Annual Butler Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt. It’s one pm sharp at the Comets Baseball field in Butler. It’s rain or shine, bring your own basket and get ready for the “ hunt” ! Head to the Bates County Fair Grounds …Sunday March 27th at 1 pm !
Two injured in Cass County rollover accident
The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with the Cass County Sheriffs Office responded to a one vehicle rollover accident around 12:05pm this afternoon on Missouri 2 Highway just East of Freedom Road in rural Cass County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Ford driven by 23 year old Tionna C. Jones of Odessa, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a ditch and fence before overturning.
Tionna C. Jones as well as a passenger in her vehicle 23 year old Babylee R. Collins of Warrensburg, Missouri both sustained minor injuries in this accident and both were transported by ambulance to Centerpoint Hospital.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Johnson's Tow.
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Breaking News: Wanted sex offender from St. Clair County dies in Florida while in police custody
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| Dennis Palmer |
Mr. Palmer was found deceased during medication rounds. Cause of death is unknown at this time.
On March 19, Palmer was arrested by police in Fort Lauderdale. He was wanted on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with seven felony sex crimes involving a child.
The charges stemmed from an investigation that started in August 2014 after a hotline call to Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division was made concerning several alleged incidents that occurred between December 2012 and June 2013 when a child was staying at Palmer’s residence.
The Missouri State Technical Assistance Team and the Clinton Police Department assisted the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.
Missing juvenile from Rockville area found safe in Texas
| Chelestia Strickler |
On March 19, Strickler’s uncle, who she lives with on SW 1161 Road, Rockville, reported her missing. He said he and his wife left for less than an hour and when they returned she was gone.
During the investigation information was obtained Strickler had plans to runaway and a tip was received Strickler was traveling to Texas.
Contact was made with Houston Police Department who located her and confirmed she was safe. Strickler was released into the care and custody of an immediate family member.
Obituary - Pearl Marie Brokob
| Pearl Marie Brokob |
Pearl was raised in Nevada and attended school there. She lived for a time in the St. Louis area where she was employed as a bartender. Pearl later returned to Nevada where she has continued to reside.
Survivors include her siblings, two sisters, Emma Hartman, Nevada, and Dorothy Burris, Joplin, MO; two brothers, Bill Brokob, Girard, KS, and Joe Brokob, Neosho, MO; many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Moore Cemetery, Nevada with David Wood officiating. Friends may call now and until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
El Dorado Springs man arrested following weekend pursuit
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| Lloyd Whisler III |
An El-Dorado Springs resident is in custody after a pursuit with Vernon County Sheriff’s Deputies over the weekend. According to Sheriff’s Officials, a deputy working a special DWI detail late Friday night attempted to stop a black truck on 54 Highway when it failed to yield. The Deputy called out the pursuit and was quickly joined by additional deputies. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said supervisors were notified and began monitoring radio traffic during the length of the pursuit as part of a policy he put in place last year. “When a deputy calls out a pursuit, a senior member of the command staff is contacted so they can monitor the purist conditions such as speeds, reason for the stop, traffic conditions etc..” said Mosher.
The Sheriff said the deputies did an excellent job at following department policy during the pursuit which led them into Cedar County and then El-Dorado Springs before going back into Cedar County where the truck came to a stop and the driver was taken into custody.
The driver has been identified as 36 year-old Lloyd Whisler III, of El-Dorado Springs Mo. A warrant for Whisler’s arrest was issued the following day charging him with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, and Driving While Intoxicated. Whisler is being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $25,000 cash only bond.
Obituary - Albert Joe Gregory
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| Albert Joe Gregory |
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, March 22,2016 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Visitation will be 9:30-10:30 A.M. prior to funeral. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery and may be left in care of funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Albert loved music and riding his four wheeler. He loved his church home and his family. He accepted Christ as his Savior at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Micheal Gregory; one sister-in-law, Diane Gregory; and one brother-in-law, Frank Farnan.
He is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Gary Gregory, Deepwater, Linda Farnan, Gladstone, Patricia Fugitt (Larry), Deepwater, and Don Gregory (Dawn), Florida.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.
Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report March 14 - March 20, 2016
MARCH 14, 2016
ABANDONED VEHICLE – ADRIAN
PROPERTY DAMAGE – APPLETON CITY
GUN SHOTS HEARD/OBSERVED – ADRIAN
PROPERTY DAMAGE – APPLETON CITY
FIRE – ADRIAN
MVA – BUTLER
FIRE – DREXEL
FIRE – ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL – PASSAIC
STRANDED MOTORIST – RICH HILL
MARCH 15, 2016
WRONG WAY DRIVER – BUTLER
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN
CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVER – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC HAZARD – ADRIAN
WARRANT SERVICE – ADRIAN
ALARM – BUTLER
EX-PARTE VIOLATION – DREXEL
FRAUD/IDENTITY THEFT – ADRIAN
BURGLARY – URICH
MVA – BUTLER
ANIMAL CALL – ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER
ANIMAL CALL – HUME
AMBULANCE REQUEST – ADRIAN
STRANDED MOTORIST – ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST – HUME
Kansas City man arrested in Bates County after fleeing from officers
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| Corran E. Crosby |
Mr. Crosby was arrested for 1.) Felony resisting arrest by fleeing 2.) Fail to yield to an Emergency Vehicle 3.) Driving while revoked 4.) Speeding 106mph in a 70mph zone 5.) Failure to stop at a stop sign 6.) Failure to maintain right half of the roadway 7.) Fail to signal.
He was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold.
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He was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold.
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Bookmark and study: Ballot for upcoming April 5th 2016 election
BATES COUNTY
QUESTION
SHALL BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI REAUTHORIZE THE TAX LEVY OF FIVE CENTS PER EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ASSESSED VALUATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO PERSONS SIXTY YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER?
YES
NO
BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(VOTE FOR ONE)
CURTIS W. LONG
MIKE TARANTO
ARCHIE R-5 SCHOOL DISTRICT (VOTE FOR TWO)
TO CHOOSE BY BALLOT TWO DIRECTORS WHO SHALL SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS EACH.
JONAS JONES
AARON CANTRELL
CLINT MORGAN
CITY OF ADRIAN
MAYOR (VOTE FOR ONE)
HERSHEL L. COLE
NORTH WARD ALDERMAN (VOTE FOR ONE)
WILLIAM LUNSFORD
SOUTH WARD ALDERMAN (VOTE FOR ONE)
BARBARA “JOYCE” TALLEY
QUESTION
SHALL THERE BE A TAX OF $0.20 ON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE CITY OF ADRIAN, MISSOURI?
YES
NO
QUESTION
SHALL THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF ADRIAN, MISSOURI, PROVIDE BY ORDINANCE FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM FOR THE MAYOR WITH SUCH FOUR YEAR TERM BEING IMPLEMENTED AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THE ORDINANCE?
YES
NO
QUESTION
SHALL THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF ADRIAN, MISSOURI, PROVIDE BY ORDINANCE FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WITH SUCH FOUR YEAR TERM BEING IMPLEMENTED AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THE ORDINANCE?
YES
NO
QUESTION
SHALL THE CITY OF ADRIAN CONTINUE APPLYING AND COLLECTING THE LOCAL SALES TAX ON THE TITLING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, BOATS, AND OUTBOARD MOTORS THAT WERE PURCHASED FROM A SOURCE OTHER THAN A LICENSED MISSOURI DEALER? APPROVAL OF THIS MEASURE WILL NOT RESULT IN A REDUCTION OF LOCAL REVENUE TO PROVIDE FOR VITAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ADRIAN AND IT WILL NOT PLACE MISSOURI DEALERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES, OUTBOARD MOTORS, BOATS, AND TRAILERS AT A COMPETITIVE DISADVANTAGE TO NON-MISSOURI DEALERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES, OUTBOARD MOTORS, BOATS, AND TRAILERS.
YES
NO
CITY OF AMORET
MAYOR
MIKE WISDOM
BOARD OF ALDERMAN (VOTE FOR TWO)
PAULINE RIDLEY
CODY AYRES
DANNY MASTERS
CITY OF AMSTERDAM
BOARD OF ALDERMAN (VOTE FOR TWO)
RON BROWN
ANN TYRER
SHANE GERLEMAN
CHRISTINA LANDIS
MICHAEL CRUMPLEY
CITY OF BUTLER
WARD 1 COUNCILMAN (VOTE FOR ONE)
BRADLEY VERMAAS
JIM GARNETT
HANK KLUMB
WARD 2 COUNCILMAN ( VOTE FOR ONE)
THOM BURG
VICTOR FUGATE
WARD 3 COUNCILMAN (VOTE FOR ONE)
TERRY AGNEW
WARD 4 COUNCILMAN (VOTE FOR ONE)
GAYLE COOK
PROPOSITION B
SHALL THE CITY OF BUTLER CONTINUE APPLYING AND COLLECTING THE LOCAL SALES TAX ON THE TITLING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, BOATS, AND OUTBOARD MOTORS THAT WERE PURCHASED FROM A SOURCE OTHER THAN A LICENSED MISSOURI DEALER? CONTINUATION OF THIS MEASURE WILL NOT RESULT IN A REDUCTION OF LOCAL REVENUE TO PROVIDE FOR VITAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF BUTLER AND IT WILL NOT PLACE MISSOURI DEALERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES, OUTBOARD MOTORS, BOATS, AND TRAILERS AT A COMPETITIVE DISADVANTAGE TO NON-MISSOURI DEALERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES, OUTBOARD MOTORS, BOATS, AND TRAILERS.
YES
NO
CITY OF DREXEL
ALDERMAN AT LARGE ( VOTE FOR ONE) 1 YEAR TERM
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ALDERMAN AT LARGE (VOTE FOR TWO) 2 YEAR TERM
AUBREY E. DEAL
DONNA CRAWFORD
SHALL THE CITY OF DREXEL CONTINUE APPLYING AND COLLECTING THE LOCAL SALES TAX ON THE TITLING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, BOATS, AND OUTBOARD MOTORS THAT WERE PURCHASED FROM A SOURCE OTHER THAN A LICENSED MISSOURI DEALER? CONTINUATION OF THIS MEASURE WILL NOT RESULT IN A REDUCTION OF LOCAL REVENUE FOR VITAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF DREXEL AND IT WILL NOT PLACE MISSOURI DEALERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES, OUTBOARD MOTORS, BOATS, AND TRAILERS AT A COMPETITIVE DISADVANTAGE TO NON-MISSOURI DEALERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES, OUTBOARD MOTORS, BOATS, AND TRAILERS.
YES
NO
VILLAGE OF FOSTER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (VOTE FOR THREE)
DAVID DUFFIELD
WILLIAM (DALE) SMITH
MELISSA CHANDLER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ( VOTE FOR ONE) (ONE YEAR TERM)
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CITY OF HUME
MAYOR
H. MAXINE DIXON
BOARD OF ALDERMAN (VOTE FOR TWO) (TWO YEAR TERM)
JEFFREY DAVIDSON
TERRY IRWIN
BOARD OF ALDERMAN (VOTE FOR TWO) (ONE YEAR TERM)
DAVID STRADER
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VILLAGE OF PASSAIC
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (VOTE FOR TWO)
JAMES E. LANE
RACHEL LANE
CITY OF RICH HILL
NORTH WARD ALDERMAN (VOTE FOR ONE)
GARY KING
TIMOTHY COVEY
JASON RICH
JOHNIE BAZE
SOUTH WARD ALDERMAN (VOTE FOR ONE)
WILLIAM HUMBLE
DIANE KASSNER
PROPOSITION NO. 1
SHALL THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RICH HILL, MISSOURI PROVIDE BY ORDINANCE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A CHIEF OF POLICE INSTEAD OF AN ELECTED MARSHAL AS PROVIDED FOR BY SECTION 79.050 OF THE MISSOURI REVISED STATUTES?
YES
NO
CITY OF ROCKVILLE
BOARD OF ALDERMAN (VOTE FOR TWO) (TWO YEAR TERM)
SHARI NOTEIS
ROBERT ATWELL
BOARD OF ALDERMAN (VOTE FOR ONE) ( ONE YEAR TERM)
JAMES WILLIAMSON
JAMES (PETE) SHOUSE
WEST POINT TOWNSHIP
SHALL WEST POINT TOWNSHIP LEVY AN ADDITIONAL TAX RATE OF $0.1987 ON THE $100 VALUATION FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS?
FOR THE LEVY
AGAINST THE LEVY
HOMER TOWNSHIP
SHALL HOMER TOWNSHIP LEVY AN ADDITIONAL TAX RATE OF $0.1797 ON THE $100 VALUATION FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS?
FOR THE LEVY
AGAINST THE LEVY
WALNUT TOWNSHIP
SHALL WALNUT TOWNSHIP LEVY AN ADDITIONAL TAX RATE OF
$0.1796 ON THE $100 VALUATION FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS?
FOR THE LEVY
AGAINST THE LEVY
PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP
SHALL PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP LEVY AN ADDITIONAL TAX RATE OF $0.2363 ON THE $100 VALUATION FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS?
FOR THE LEVY
AGAINST THE LEVY
HOWARD TOWNSHIP
SHALL HOWARD TOWNSHIP LEVY AN ADDITIONAL TAX RATE OF $0.3497 ON THE $100 VALUATION FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS?
FOR THE LEVY
AGAINST THE LEVY
CORNLAND SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT
SHALL CORNLAND SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT LEVY AN ADDITIONAL TAX RATE OF $0.1768 ON THE $100 VALUATION FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS?
FOR THE LEVY
AGAINST THE LEVY
Mound City Kansas man killed in Vernon County Crash
Around 5:28pm last night the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with assistance of the Vernon County Sheriffs Office responded to a one vehicle accident on Arnold Road around 6 miles NW of Metz, Missouri.The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Chevrolet driven by 25 year old Lucas D. Owens of Mound City, Missouri struck a bridge railing and left the roadway before coming to rest in a creek bed.
Mr. Owens was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by Deputy Corner Keith Ballantyne around 17:28 hours.
A passenger in the vehicle 24 year old Heather Holloway also of Mound City, Kansas sustained moderate injuries in this accident and she was flown by Med Flight to Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for treatment.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Garwood Wrecker Service of Nevada, Missouri.
This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 4th Fatality accident of 2016.
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Butler Police Department Activity Report 3/14 - 3/20 - 2016
03/14/2016 Animal complaint 300 block of S Olive Accident W-52 Rice Theft report 600 block of W Adams Animal complaint Vine and Fulton Animal complaint 400 block of N Havanna Medical assist Gale Lane 03/15/2016 Animal complaint Fran Animal complaint 100 block of S Olive Phone Scam Fake IRS call requesting money Alarm Community 1st Bank Warrant service Ft Scott and Havanna 03/16/2016 Medical assist 800 block of N Havanna Accident Fran and W-52 Animal complaint 100 block of S Fulton Animal complaint 300 block of E Pine Theft report 600 block of E Mill Trespassing call Wal-Mart Animal complaint Vine and Fulton Animal complaint 500 block of N Main Medical assist 100 block S Delaware 03/17/2016 Leave without pay Bear Stop Animal complaint Broadway and Oak Warrant service C and I driver Bus 49 Alarm Osage Valley 03/18/2016 Stolen vehicle N Orange Medical assist S Fulton Alarm post Office Animal complaint Water 03/19/2016 Disturbance Skate Park Traffic assist Schowengerdts Medical assist Alarm 900 block of W Ft Scott Medical assist Country Club 03/20/2016 Well being check Disturbance call Mechanic and Ft Scott Shoplifting call Dollar Store Well being check Park and Havanna Disturbance 800 block of Wix Lane
Drexel FFA takes 1st at CDE Contest
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| Congratulations to the Drexel FFA Dairy Foods Team for placing 1st at the Archie CDE Contest March 18th. Also congratulations to Sara Gammon for placing 1st overall in the contest. Pictured above are the students from the Dairy Foods Team, Sara Gammon, and Ty Johnston. (Not pictured are Cole Barnhart, Alyssa Sosa, and Madelyn Crossman) The team competed against 35 other schools, with a total of 151 students in the competition. - Facebook |
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Breaking News: Appleton City woman seriously injured in rollover accident
Around 6:15pm this evening the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri P Highway around 3 miles South of Appleton City, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway says the accident occurred when the 2002 Ford Escape driven by 84 year old Betty L. Todd of Appleton City, Missouri ran off the roadway and struck a utility pole before overturning.
Betty L. Todd sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Bulldog Towing of Appleton City, Missouri.
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Obituary - Arma Lee Jones
Funeral services for Arma Lee will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. Burial in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Appleton City Cemetery, Ohio Street United Methodist Church or American Heart Association.
Arma Lee Jones, age 88 of Butler, Missouri, passed away March 19, 2016 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born August 4, 1927, to Fred Lester and Ermine Lucy Huffman Talbot in Appleton City.
Arma Lee is survived by three sister-in-laws; Eva Jones of Peculiar, Nadine Bartimus of Clinton, and Katherine Jones of Appleton City. She is also survived by nieces and nephews; Peggy Graber and husband Jim, Casey Jones and wife Debbie, Larry Jones, Carolyn Snyder and husband Dennis, Stacie Harkrader and husband Brett, Bobbi Farmer and husband Denton and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind special friends and caretakers; Dale Morrison, Tim Morrison, Nelson and Lois Myers, Merle Mears, Maribeth Golladay, Joann Unruh, Karen Dirks, Georgetta Burton, and many other friends and neighbors. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Darwin; one brother, Joe Jimmie, brothers-in-law; Don, Dale, and Robert Jones and Carol Bartimus; and sister-in-law; Beth Jones.
Nevada Police Officer Trained in Crises Intervention Team (CIT)
Alocal law enforcement officer recently completed Crises Intervention Team (CIT) Training and joined the local CIT Coordinating Council. Nevada Police Officer Matthew Burkhead recently returned after completing an intensive week of CIT training, conducted at the Lee’s Summit, Missouri Police Department. The newly trained CIT Team member joins other Nevada Police Officers and Vernon County Deputies who serve along with the CIT Coordinating Council. The Council consists of several community partners working in the mental health career field, consumers and their families. The focus of the group is to serve the needs of the entire area in a more efficient manner, while offering guidance to local Law Enforcement.
The CIT Course is forty hours of training and includes instruction in the following topics: overview of mental illness, medication management and identification; de-escalation techniques; steps to prevent suicide; family and consumer panels; site visits; and cultural diversity.
Upon graduation, the officer was awarded a certificate of completion and a special uniform insignia which designates him as specially trained.
Police Chief Graham Burnley states, “Nevada Police Officer Matthew Burkhead joins a long list of professionals who bring a level of expertise in dealing with crises situations. The CIT Team continues to serve our community well.”
For more information about CIT, contact PO Patrick Deao at 417-448-2710.
Olbituary - Kathy Sue Rice
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| Kathy Sue Rice |
The funeral service for Kathy will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri. Officiating at the service will be Brother Herbert Lawson.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2016 preceding the service from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri.
The family suggests any memorial donations be made to Crossroads Hospice or Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
Kathy Sue Rice passed away peacefully at her mother’s home in Kansas City, Missouri at 55 years of age on March 17th 2016. She was one of five children born to James Vernon and Mary Kathryn (Allis) Bryant in Appleton City, Missouri on October 25th, 1960.
Kathy spent her formative years in Kansas City, Missouri. She then moved to Appleton City with her family where she graduated from high school in 1979. After completing her education she returned to Kansas City, where she worked as an administrative assistant in the principal’s office of the school district for 17 years. Kathy later changed careers and was employed as a shipping associate for Musician’s Friend ensuring the safe passage of many instruments within the community. Aside from her career, she welcomed her only child and light of her life, Katie, into the world in 1983.
Faith always maintained a significant place in her life and she remained an active member of Church God “Holiness” for many decades. Enjoying the reputation of an excellent storyteller, she entertained friends and family with a witty personality and wonderful sense of humor. Kathy’s grandchildren, however, proved the most celebrated part of her life. No other thing was as important to her as Addie, Harrison, and Cami. “Mimi” regularly made trips with them to Worlds of Fun, the zoo, and shopping throughout the metro area. An avid writer, Kathy composed numerous poems and even a book chronicling the birth of her granddaughter. She was also in the process of composing other works for her grandchildren to read. Apart from her skill with the pen, Kathy proved an excellent cook, an avid reader of all genres, and an enthusiastic gardener with a remarkable “green thumb.” Rarely did you see Kathy without a book in her hands and grandkids by her side.
Kathy was preceded in death by her “Grampy” Ralph and “Gram” Waneta (Moore) Allis. She is survived by one daughter Katie Rice; her companion Junior Cooper; her parents James and Mary Bryant; grandchildren: Addie, Harrison “hairball,” and Cami; sisters Verna Basham (Dennis), Brenda Lawson, Mary Ellen Stivers; brother: Jimmy Bryant; Nieces and nephews: Waneta Bryant, Clarissa Boxwell, Jennifer Riddle (John), Jennifer Hershberger (Eric), Alicia Quick (Keith), Sharon Mundy (Kyle), Kevin Basham, Richard Lawson, Elizabeth Stivers, Randell Stivers; and many other family members and dear friends. Kathy will be deeply missed by all her friends and family who dearly loved her.
Obituary - Travis Lee Connell
| Travis Lee Connell |
Travis lived in Vernon County his whole life attending Nevada Schools. He worked on the family dairy farm from the age of 12 and continued working until the operation was converted to beef cattle in 2009. He worked as a foreman for Top Knotch Wood for 20 Years. Travis loved to travel going to places like Colorado’s Royal Gorge, the Florida Keys, Mexico, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Hawaii and most recently he took a cruise to Alaska. He loved his family, his friends and the animals he cared for throughout his life.
He is survived by his mother Sandra Connelly, Nevada; one brother, Tracy Connelly and wife Destiny, Nevada; two sisters, Pam McNeil and husband Bill, Bronaugh, and Nancy Davison and husband Kirk, Sheldon; nine nieces and nephews; nine great nieces and nephews; numerous aunts uncles and cousins; and two special friends, Tim Downen and Ray Igou and their families, Sheldon.
Travis was preceded in death by his father and two nephews, Cody Jenkins and Adam Davisson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date with family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
One injured in Henry County accident
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2014 Chevrolet driven by 63 year old Richard L. Flint of Walnut Grove, Missouri traveled off the roadway and struck a stop sign.
Mr. Flint sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton.
The vehicle was totaled in this accident and towed from the scene by Golden Valley Tow.
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Assistance needed in reference to missing juvenile from Rockville area
| Chelestia Strickler |
He said he and his wife left for less than an hour and when they returned she was gone. Information was obtained Strickler had plans to runaway. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, 155 pounds, with long brown hair. Law enforcement and family are concerned for Strickler’s welfare.
Sheriff Scott Keeler urges anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Chelestia Strickler to call the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office at 417646-2522 or the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.
This Story has been updated:
http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2016/03/missing-juvenile-from-rockville-area.html
Harrisonville Police looking for missing juvenile
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| Hayden Harris |
Hayden was last seen on Friday afternoon and is possibly in route to San Francisco.
If you should know Hayden's whereabouts or additional information please contact the Harrisonville Police Department at 816-380-8940 ASAP.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Sentimental waters: A return to days spent with Virgil Ward
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| Virgil Ward, who passed away in 2004, was a
fishing legend. He hosted a nationally syndicated television show, was a
tournament champion and was a pioneer in the lure industry.
Submitted photo |
When I was younger, I never pictured myself as the sentimental type.
I would look at my dad when he saw an old friend or listen when he talked about how much he loved our old family cabin, and I thought, “That will never be me.”
But life has a way of changing people. The longer you live, the more special the days of your past become.
And so it was with me when I revisited my younger days by returning to the farm ponds I used to fish with the legendary Virgil Ward, the TV show host and lure designer who passed away in 2004.
I was invited back by Virgil’s grandson, Eric Curnutte, a friendly young man who is determined to keep his late grandfather’s legacy alive.
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Two from Nevada among injured in Cedar County Crash
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| Accident scene this afternoon on Missouri 54 Highway |
The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cedar county says the accident occurred when the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse driven by 38 year old Amy Bruce of Nevada, Missouri ran into a hay trailer being pulled by a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 26 year old Johnathan Wilson of Jerico Springs, Missouri.
Amy Bruce as well as a passenger in her vehicle 59 year old Lillian Long also of Nevada, Missouri both sustained minor injuries in this accident and both were transported to Nevada Regional Medical Center by ambulance.
Mr. Wilson sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Cedar County Memorial Hospital.
The Chevrolet Traverse was totaled in this accident and towed from the scene by Steward's Wrecker Service of Eldorado Springs, Missouri.
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Obituary - Melvin Ray Lee
Melvin Ray Lee, 67, of Drexel, Missouri passed away March 17, 2016 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) and are pending at this time. Condolences may be left for the family at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com Complete obituary information will be posted when it becomes available.
Wanted St. Clair County Sex Offender Arrested In Florida
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| Dennis Palmer |
The sheriff said Palmer will be extradited back to Missouri as soon as possible to face the charges.
Palmer is charged with class B felony child molestation-first degree, an unclassified felony charge of attempted statutory rape-first degree, three unclassified felony charges of statutory sodomy-first degree-deviate sexual intercourse with a person less than 14-years-old, an unclassified felony charge of enticement of a child (actor is 21-years of age or older and child is less than 15-years-old), and a class C felony charge of sexual misconduct or attempt involving a child under 15-years-old second and subsequent offense.
The charges stem from an investigation that started in August 2014 after a hotline call to Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division was made concerning several alleged incidents that occurred between December 2012 and June 2013 when a child was staying at Palmer’s residence. The Missouri State Technical Assistance Team and the Clinton Police Department assisted the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.
In September 2015 Palmer was out of jail on bond and cut off his court ordered electronic GPS ankle bracelet.
This Story has been Updated:
http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2016/03/breaking-news-wanted-sex-offender-from.html
Optimist gun and knife show underway
A FULL HOUSE as the Adrian Optimist gun and knife show continues until 6 pm this evening and 9 to 3 tomorrow. $5 for adults, children under 10 get in free.
Friday, March 18, 2016
Obituary - Joyce May Elder
Joyce May Elder, 55, Nevada, MO passed from this life on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at her home in Nevada. Joyce was born August 22, 1960 in Ottawa, KS to Lindsay Ray and Laure Mabel (Lester) Elder.
Joyce was raised in Wellsville, KS. Throughout the years she lived in various places including Ottawa, KS, Chicago, IL, Montana, and Texas. It is said “to have been around the block.” Joyce has worked at various area nursing facilities for the past 40 years. Her residence has been Nevada the past 13 years. Joyce had a love for panda bears, doing crossword puzzles, reading books, and drawing. She enjoyed listening to REO Speedwagon, and Bruce Springsteen. She also had a great love and respect for Veterans.
Survivors include her husband, Ken, of the home (originally from Chicago); her daughter Andrea Casida, Nevada; her siblings, Lindsay Elder, Jr., Thompson Falls, MT, Frances Pearsall and her husband Irvin, Troy, MT, Patty Sheler and her husband Clifford, Ottawa, Walter Elder, Ottawa, Barbara McDaniel, Florida, and Alice Calahan, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Diane Rose Casida.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
Verizon Wireless Antenna Tower Shot near LaCygne
On March 15 or 16 someone shot a Verizon Wireless antenna on a tower in the LaCygne area. In addition to the cost of replacing the antenna, approximately $15,000, cell phone service to that tower was interrupted. Anyone with information on this or other crimes should contact the Linn County Sheriff’s Office at 913-795-2665 or the Linn County Crime Stoppers at 800-471-TIPS.
Mid America Live News will update this when more information is made available to us from the Linn County Sheriffs Office.
Adrian teen injured in Cass County Crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2006 Pontiac driven by 16 year old Brendan R. Shackles of Adrian, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway overcorrected before striking a ditch and overturning coming to rest in a field.
Mr. Shackles sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by private vehicle to Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Adrian Towing.
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Butler teacher found in sticky situation
A HUGE SHOUT OUT to Mr. Stephen Miller and Coach Aaron Allen for going above and beyond for our students. Mr. Miller was taped to the wall today at the assembly by 4th grade for raising the most for Hoops for Heart (American Heart Assoc.) and Coach Allen made all of his announcements wearing his beautiful red dress and will also be rewarding all students for their hard work with a dunk tank at the PTSO Fun Day on May 6th.
Huge shout out to Cameron Loveall for raising $830...among all of his prizes he got to rename the PE Gym, so for the next year it will be called the LION CAVE. PTSO can't say this enough about all of our staff at Butler Elementary......you all are amazing and we appreciate all that you do for our students. You go above and beyond to encourage our kids, reward our kids, and show them what a community is all about. - Kacie Robey, Butler Elementary PTSO
Huge shout out to Cameron Loveall for raising $830...among all of his prizes he got to rename the PE Gym, so for the next year it will be called the LION CAVE. PTSO can't say this enough about all of our staff at Butler Elementary......you all are amazing and we appreciate all that you do for our students. You go above and beyond to encourage our kids, reward our kids, and show them what a community is all about. - Kacie Robey, Butler Elementary PTSO
Obituary - Dr. Frank Schoolcraft
| Dr. Frank Schoolcraft |
In 1976 he married the love of his life, Gwen Roeder, in Nevada, Missouri and she survives of the home. In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Schoolcraft McCuen, a son-in-law, Doug McCuen, a grandson, Nicholas McCuen all of San Antonio, Texas, a brother, Paul Schoolcraft, D.D.S. of Denver, CO, a niece and nephew and cousins.
Frank received the Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church shortly before his death.
Viewing and the rosary followed by the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at St. Mary Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on March 22, 2016. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church in his memory.
St. Clair County Sheriffs Office Arrest Warrants
| On March 15, Timmie Green, 30, Osceola, was arrested on an active no bond parole violation warrant on an original class C felony charge of statutory sodomy-second degree. |
| On March 16, Travis Buttram, 24, Nixa, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Henry County warrant for failing to appear in court on a citation for failing to display plates. Bond is set at $145 cash or surety. The arrest was made after a traffic stop was initiated on Third Street, Lowry City, on a vehicle Buttram was a passenger in. |
| On March 17, David Journot, 28, Lamar, was arrested on four St. Clair County warrants for failing to appear in court on misdemeanor charges. Journot is charged with driving while revoked/suspended, failing to register motor vehicle, failing to maintain financial responsibility, and failing to wear a seatbelt. Total bond is set at $1,193. |
Montrose man arrested in St. Clair County
| Mathew Robertson |
The warrant was issued in July 2015 and the original charges stems from incidents in July of 2013 and August of 2014.
City of Butler flushing hydrants
The City of Butler will be flushing hydrants in all areas South of Ohio Street starting April 6TH and 7th, 2016 and continuing again on April 13th and 14th, 2016. Flushing hydrants are a routine maintenance activity of the Water Distribution Department and Fire Department. This work will occur mainly during the late evening and overnight hours for the convenience of our customers and will be primarily Wednesdays and Thursdays. This work should take approximately two weeks.The residents in this area may experience some rusty water and should exercise caution when washing white fabrics. If you notice any staining of white fabrics, do not dry the material but repeat the wash cycle.
If you experience stained fabrics, contact the City office at 679-4182 during normal business hours or the Butler Police Department at 679-6131 after hours and on weekends and we can provide you with bottles of stain remover.
Friday Flash Back: Remembering Hotel Harrisonville
In 1983, the Harrisonville square lost a longstanding landmark.Hotel Harrisonville, which stood on the north side of the square, was nearly completely destroyed by fire.
The third floor of the building was completely destroyed, while the first and second floors sustained heavy damage, according to articles in the Democrat.
But luckily, no one was harmed in the blaze, and firemen and volunteers kept the blaze from spreading to other edifices and potentially burning down an entire section of the square.
View Full Story Here:http://www.demo-mo.com/2016/03/17/29585_remembering-hotel-harrisonville.html?rh=1
Editor's note- A short time later, the burned out building was used as a set for the nuclear apocalypse movie "The Day After"
Obituary - Mary Lou Minich-Davis
The Funeral Service for Mary Lou will be held Monday, March 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri. There will be no public visitation for Mary Lou, friends may call at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests any Memorial donations be given to First Baptist Church in Appleton City or the MS Society. Mary Lou (Hickman) Minich-Davis, daughter of Charles W. and Katie A. (Wyman) Hickman was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 29, 1929. She passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home in Appleton City, Missouri. She was 86.
Mary Lou was united in marriage to Emmett E. Minich on October 2, 1948 at their friends’ house in rural Montrose, Missouri. Emmett passed away in January of 1995. In November of 1996 she married Estell Davis. Estell passed away in 1997.
Mary Lou worked with her husband, Emmett on their farm in Montrose and also drove a school bus for their bus company. In 1965, she and Emmett moved to a farm in rural Appleton City, Missouri where they raised registered Holstein cows for Cloverleaf Dairy. She also sold life insurance for many years.
Mary Lou was very active in her Faith and service to the Lord as long as her health permitted, teaching Sunday School and Bible study for many years. She was a member of Round Prairie Baptist Church, First Baptist Church in Appleton City, then Hopedale Baptist Church in Ozark, Missouri.
Family was very important to Mary Lou. She had a big part in helping raise her four siblings. She enjoyed having her family come visit her. She treasured her grandchildren.
She loved sewing, quilting, gardening, canning and playing cards. She and Emmett loved to travel. They visited many places in the United States as well as the Panama Canal and places in Europe. They enjoyed taking cruises.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Emmett Minich and Estell Davis; son David E. Minich, brother John Hickman and sister-in-law Leta Minich.
Mary Lou is survived by her daughter Diane Padgett (Tony); son Dan Minich (Karen); daughter-in-law Verna Rae Minich; grandchildren: Scott Minich, Ryan Minich, Spirit Minich (partner, Rhonda Hodges), Tara Thatcher, Brian Thatcher, Traci Uptegrove (Steve), LeAnn Bull (Justin) and Megan Pflug (Cord); great grandchildren: Samantha, Skylar, Jocelyhn Lang, Jacob, Lydia, Ava, Tristin and Ethan; siblings: Betty Reece (Dick), Phyllis Davis (Cary), Jim Hickman and sister-in-law Judy Hickman; Estell’s children: Dennis, Darren, Darla and Denise.
Montrose Citywide Garage Sale
If you live out of town, or only have a small amount of items, (or if you don’t want to clean your garage) this is the perfect opportunity. To register or for more details, call Kisa Eye (660)476-2869 and leave message with contact information, or comment on ‘Montrose PTSO’ Facebook page.
New sex offender in Vernon County
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| Paul Anthony Riechers |
Mr. Riechers was arrested for Sexual Assault on 04/30/1994 Mexico, Missouri.
Stolen vehicle in Butler
Around 8:40 am this morning the Butler Police Department took a report at 1011 North Orange Street of a stolen silver in color 1997 Chevrolet 4x4 truck with a Missouri License plate of 72A - 0YC. The truck was last seen early this morning and it has black plastic tool box in the back of it.
If you see this vehicle or have any information please contact the Butler Police Department at 660 - 679 - 6131.
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Thursday, March 17, 2016
Harrisonville man arrested in Garden City
At approximately 1:20 hours, Officers of the Garden City Police Department checked the speed of a vehicle on 307th street traveling 68 in a 45 mile an hour posted zone. The vehicle was driven by 37 year old man from Harrisonville, Mo. A records check of the driver relieved his driver's license was revoked. The driver was arrested for driving while revoked, no insurance, failure to register a motor vehicle, unlawful use of license plates. He was booked at the Garden City Police Department
Mid America Live News will update this when more information is made available to us.
Leprechaun spotted roaming the streets in Butler
Yes, a Leprechaun in all his glory.
Actually, it's Bobby Giacone in full dress, wishing the top o the day to all.
If you seen him, stop and chat- it'll be fun.
Obituary - Bradley Shobe
Funeral services for Bradley Shobe will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19,
2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.
Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt
Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to
family.Bradley Westley Lee Shobe, age 30 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday March 16, 2016 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born May 19, 1985 in Butler.
Bradley is survived by his wife, Anna Shobe of Butler, Missouri; a son, Nathaniel Russell Lee Shobe of the home; his mother, Kathleen Shaw of Kansas City, Kansas; his father Raymond Jacobs of Butler, Missouri; two sisters, Margaritta Ratliff of Joplin, Missouri and Jackqueline Mitchell of Atlanta, Georgia; and an uncle Willard Shobe of Butler, Missouri; and nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Shobe; and mother-in-law, Mary Wisdom.
Rich Hill Easter Egg Hunt
Rich Hill Easter Egg Hunt is set for March 26th at 1 pm sponsored by the Rich Hill 4th of July Committee. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at West Park .Any donations are appreciated. Call Natalea 395-2770 for more information.
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