Carthage man arrested in connection to a Nevada burglary case

 Dustin Bittick

A Carthage man has been arrested in connection to a Nevada burglary case. According to Nevada Police Department Officials, On February 12th, Officers were dispatched to a report of a burglary. During the investigating, an eye witness reported to having witnessed the suspect force entry into the residence, where it was also determined the suspect acted alone. 

The suspect has been identified as 30 year old Dustin Bittick. Bittick is charged with attempted burglary in the 2nd degree, and property damage in the 2nd degree. Bittick is being held in the Vernon County Jail. Bond has been set at $6,000 cash or surety. Nevada Police Department reminds area residents to contact their local police department if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime. The confidential Tip Hotline can be reached at 417-448-5117.

Obituary - J. D. Lancaster

J. D. Lancaster, 78, Peculiar, Missouri, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 16 at the New Hope Christian Church in Belton, Missouri with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Christian Church Building Fund. Inurnment will be held at the Peculiar Cemetery at a later date.

J. D. was born April 3, 1936 in Chetopa, Kansas, the son of William Oliver and Lula Candace (Holt) Lancaster. He married Janet Ilene Seymour on February 13, 1988 in Olathe, Kansas. He was a lifelong Cass County, Missouri resident. J. D. was a six-year veteran of the U. S. Army Reserve.

He worked for Yellow Freight as a local driver for 30 years before retiring in 1998. He was a member of Teamsters Local #41 and a member of the Teamsters Retired Club. J. D. was also a member of the New Hope Christian Church in Belton, Missouri and a 32 year AA member.

J. D. was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Janet, of the home; one daughter, Kelly Harlan, Peculiar, Missouri; stepsons, Scott Rowland, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Bryan Schooler, Princeton, Missouri and Stephen Schooler, Mercer, Missouri; stepdaughters, Kim Rowland, Liberty, Missouri and Linda Hague, New Town, Missouri; one sister, Blanche North, Chetopa, Kansas; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Obituary - Allison W. Smith

Allison W. Smith, 31, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New Hampshire. Services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Service information will be updated when that information becomes available.

Obituary - Claude William Hall

Claude William Hall, 89 of Butler formerly of Harwood, MO died Friday, February 13 at Medicalodge of Butler. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 18 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Pastor Lance Loughridge officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 am Wednesday immediately prior to services also at the chapel. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Moore Cemetery, Nevada, MO. Contributions may be given to Heartland Hospice or Medicalodge of Butler Alzheimer’s Unit. Online condolences may be sent to www.schowengerdtchapel.com. 

Claude is survived by son Frank Hall and wife Lisa of Kirwin, Kansas; daughters Barbara Scrogham and husband Kevin of Butler and Tina Ortmann and husband Clayton of Arthur, MO.; adopted daughter Christina Garzi and husband Chris of Monegaw Springs, MO; brother Pete Hall and wife Nellie of Milo, MO. Nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.

Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest report 2/13/15

Jacob J. Greathouse

On 2/13/15 around 3:40 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 20 year old Jacob J. Greathouse of Belton, Missouri.

He was arrested for 1.)Felony McDonald County warrant 2.) No seatbelt.

Mr. Greathouse was transported to the Bates County Jail and later bonded out.

Weather Update: Chance for light snow Sunday

Here is the initial forecast for snow totals on Sunday!

However, before we get to that, today will be the warmest of the next 7 days as highs will be in the upper 30s to mid 40s under partly sunny skies.

A cold front will move through the area late tonight into tomorrow morning bringing colder temperatures and perhaps making it necessary to snuggle with your Valentine to stay warm as highs will only reach the 20s to mid 30s on Saturday. Saturday night temperatures will drop into the single digits and lower teens setting the stage for snow on Sunday.

Snow will begin early Sunday morning across northwestern Missouri and spread southeastward across the area during the morning hours. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected with heavier amounts possible across central and southern Missouri. Snow will exit the area late Sunday night. Highs Sunday will be in the teens to lower 20s.

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St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Two warrant arrests

On Feb. 11, Kenneth Collins Jr., 30, Lowry City, was arrested on two St. Clair County warrants, failing to appear in court on a nuisance violation from the City of Lowry City with a $250 cash only bond and a warrant for failing to abide by a judge’s order on an original misdemeanor charge of receiving stolen property with a $20,000 cash only bond.




On Feb. 11, Courtney Hopkins, 30, Clinton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class C felony charge of burglary- second degree. The original charge stems from an incident in July 2014. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Possible stolen vehicle located

On Feb. 12, St. Clair County deputies were dispatched to SE 550 Road near T Highway, Osceola, in reference to a possible stolen vehicle located on the side of the road. The vehicle, a green Nissan truck, was located without any vehicle identification numbers, license plates, headlights, doors, grill, rear bumper, or back glass. Photographs were taken and the vehicle towed. The investigation is ongoing. Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information concerning the truck to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org