REMINDER: Police still searching for stolen tractor out of Harrisonville

CASS COUNTY, Mo - Sometime between 11pm Wednesday May 27th to Friday evening this John Deere 430 tractor, John Deere 247 planter, and black tandem axle trailer were stolen from the former Heritage Tractor Building in Harrisonville, Missouri. (Cass County).

This tractor and planter was restored with my brothers and our Dad, Earl Knuth. Both are in great condition and were on a black tandem axle 18′ foot hydraulic tilt trailer with steel dove tail. The trailer has now expired Nebraska Plate number 8X5109. The trailer tilts with a red hydraulic floor jack. The 247 planter is restored and has 2 seed boxes, 2 fertilizer boxes, both markers, steel wheels, and insecticide box. The 430 tractor is utility version, restored, umbrella bracket, 3 point, PTO, flag holders, weather checked tires,

I AM OFFERING A $1500 REWARD TO FIND THIS EQUIPMENT. 

PLEASE CONTACT ME AT 660-227-0463 or the Harrisonville Police Department 816-380-8940 if you have any information.

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Clinton man arrested on St. Clair County Warrant

Jason Brewer

On June 1, Jason Brewer, 30, Clinton, was arrested at the St. Clair County Courthouse on a warrant from Clinton Police Department for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge. 

The Bond was set at $1,000 cash only.

Butler Public Library seeking Library Director

The Butler Public Library in Butler, Missouri is currently searching for a Library Director. The successful candidate must share our passion for library services in a rural setting.

Job responsibilities include working with the public, promoting the Butler Public Library through community interaction, planning monthly library activities for children and adults, and keeping accurate financial and circulation records. The successful candidate must have knowledge of budget preparation, administration, technology, employee supervision, and payroll management. Adaptability, diplomacy, and professional grace are desirable character traits. In general, the Director is responsible for managing the library in all areas. The Director is directly responsible to the Butler Public Library Board. The successful candidate must meet educational standards relating to Library Science. Submit a resume emphasizing library experience with 1 personal reference and 2 professional references before June 22, 2015 to: The Butler Public Library Board Butler Public Library 100 W. Atkison Ave.

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Nevada man arrested after Vernon County accident

The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County arrested 40 year old Billy J. Shepherd of Nevada, Missouri around 12:49 a.m. this morning after a accident in Vernon County.

Mr. Shepherd was arrested on 1.) Misdemeanor driving while intoxicated 2.) Careless and imprudent driving resulting in a accident 3.) No seatbelt.

Mr. Shepherd was transported to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for treatment for his injuries.

Obituary - Elizabeth Brown

Elizabeth Brown, age 93, of Nevada, MO passed from this life at 11:10 a.m. June 3, 2015 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1921 in Sheldon, the daughter of Roy and Pearl (Orem) Carlton. On April 11, 1940 she was united in marriage to Alvin A. “Jack” Brown and he preceded her in death on March 30, 2004. Their union was blessed with six children.

Elizabeth was raised in Sheldon attending a country school in Avola then Sheldon High School. After her marriage to Jack she was a homemaker, wife, and Mother caring for her growing family. She did work for a time at West Side Café in Nevada and Key’s in Lamar. She lived most of her life in Sheldon until moving to Nevada eleven years ago. She was a longtime member of the Sheldon United Methodist Church. When time allowed she enjoyed bowling, playing cards and square-dancing with friends and family. She was also an accomplished quilter.

Survivors include her children, Joann Jones of Sheldon; Bob Brown and wife Ida of Rogers, AR; Sue Spencer and husband Larry of Saskatchewan, Canada; Ray Brown and wife Norma of Lee’s Summit; Bill Brown and wife Delila also of Lee’s Summit; Don Brown and wife Charlotte of Diamond; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

Graveside services for Erma Elizabeth Brown will be held at 2:30 Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon, MO. A visitation is scheduled from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. just prior to the service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Those who wish may contribute in her memory to the Sheldon Cemetery in care of Ferry Funeral Home.