Two arrested in St. Clair County

On June 30, Roy Love, 21, El Dorado Springs, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Henry County warrant for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of stealing. Bond is set at $500 cash only.

On June 28, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Jeffery L. Davis, 44, Buffalo, charging him with class D felony non support. Bond is set at $1,500 cash only.

Wheatland man charged with burglary in St. Clair County

Troy Osborn

On June 30, Troy Osborn, 41, Wheatland, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class B felony burglary-first degree and unclassified felony armed criminal action. Bond is set at $25,000 cash only.

The charges stem from an incident the previous day when St Clair County deputies responded to a burglary in progress on South 17th Street, Collins. 

During the investigation it was learned Osborn unlawfully entered a residence armed with three knives. The homeowner, Kimberly Aldridge, arrived home and found Osborn and a female inside her residence. There was evidence several items were gone through in the residence.

The female suspect, Michelle Terrell, 38, Wheatland, was also taken into custody and later released pending a formal charge.

Obituary - Raymond L. McCann

Raymond L. McCann 79, of Raymore, Missouri passed away June 20, 2016 at his home in Raymore.  Cremation with private family memorial services will be held.  

Arrangements under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009).
 
Raymond Lawrence McCann was born June 3, 1937 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Wilbur and Ada Pauline Green McCann.  He grew up in Weld County, Colorado where he enlisted in he US Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  During his time in the service he was stationed at Okinawa.  Following his honorable discharge in 1957 he was united in marriage to Margaret Esser on November 30, 1957.  Raymond worked as an inspector for GM at the Fairfax, Kansas plant for over 30 years, earning the nickname “Big Mac” and retiring in 1992.  Following his retirement he built a home and began raising cattle on a farm near Drexel, Missouri.  His favorite memories were made on that farm, especially those made with his grandson.  Raymond was a long-time member of the Worship Center church in Harrisonville, Missouri.  He was very active beginning in 1987, even building a fountain with rocks from his own farm.  Raymond moved to Raymore in 2014 to live with his daughter.  It was in this home that he was able to say his good-byes surrounded by loving family.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Ruth McCann, and by a brother Theodore McCann.  He is survived by daughters Mikalyn Knepp of Raymore, MO, and Tracy Hess of Falcon, CO, by a son Raymond McCann, II of Lee’s Summitt, MO, grandchildren, Michael Todd, Hillary Williams, Hannah Hess, Lauren Fracassa, Kristen Knepp, Jonathan Knepp, and Cabryn Dugger, along with five great-grandchildren.  

The family wishes to express their thanks and sincere appreciation for the love and care given to Raymond by Crossroads Hospice.

Suspect Arrested on Assault in Cass County

Cass Co. – On June 30, 2016 around 8:20 pm deputies were dispatched to the 11000 block of East 195th Street, Raymore, Missouri regarding a domestic assault of two people. 

The victim advised that the suspect, their son assaulted them and fled the residence prior to the deputy arriving. At approximately 9:30 pm the victim called and informed dispatchers that the suspect had returned back to the residence and had forced entry.

Cass County Deputies, assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Raymore Police Department secured the area around the residence and attempted to make contact with the subject. Approximately two hours later the suspect was found inside the residence unconscious and was arrested. 

The suspect was taken to an area hospital where he was checked and released. He is currently in the Cass County Jail pending charges.

Rich Hill 4th of July plans in case of rain

Here are the plans in case of rain:

Friday Night: Children's Promenade, Baby Contest and Talent Show will be moved the the Rich Hill HS Dome. 

Please enter on southwest side of dome. 
The glow run will go on as planned in rain and we will only cancel if there is severe weather or lightning, please dress for the weather the trail is all concrete.

• Saturday Night: If we are forced to cancel the concert, there will be no make up date or alternative place for the band to perform.

• Sunday Night: Pie Contest and Auction will be moved to the Methodist Church.

• Monday: If the West Park is muddy the car show will be moved to 7th and Park Ave.

The parade could get pushed back an hour or two.

Stay tuned for more information regarding the fireworks and other events planned for the evening of the 4th.

 

Help wanted in Bates County Area

Help Wanted ... Carpet installer helper, pay is commission based. Hours vary, no experience necessary, but a plus. 

Must be customer friendly and dependable, with the ability to lift 100 plus pounds. this position requires a strong back and knees. Criminal backgrounds will be checked. Must have a valid drivers license and your own transportation. Please call or text 660-464-0411 

if no answer please leave a message, or send private message on Facebook Jimmy Greer. 

This position is a contract help job. No insurance, withholdings or benefits offered.

Nevada 4th of July celebration all set

Good music, fireworks and family fun is in store as Vernon County will be treated to the annual Nevada 4th of July celebration at Centennial Park Fairgrounds on Saturday July 2nd. 

Food? Yes and plenty of it. Vendors will be set up at the fairgrounds in the afternoon. Fireworks will start at 9:30 pm. 

Through the evening hours there will be live music by local artists and Platinum Entertainment.

See you there!

A little pie in your eye on the 4th of July?

Linda and Jerry Mumma

Rich Hill has become famous for a multitude of things... it was once a huge coal mining town but in more recent times people know Rich Hill for other reasons, such as their 4th of July celebrations with big name musical stars. And pies.

Pies? Yep. It wasn't so long ago a pie auction there made world headlines, literally. Jerry Mumma paid $3,300 for a strawberry-rhubarb pie baked by his granddaughter Jara Mumma. Read the full story here http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2011/07/bidding-war-for-homemade-pie-soars-into.html

Will such a feat happen again this year? Hard to say. But you can see for yourself at the 2016 pie auction on Sunday evening as part of the full schedule of events that include a musical performance by country music legends Little Texas and a street dance on Saturday evening.

Make sure you don't miss anything during the Rich Hill 4th of July celebration this year:

Friday July 1st

• 6pm Childrens Promenade sponsored by Wheatley-Cameron Farms

• 6:30 Baby Contest Registration (up to 18 MO, clothes)

• 7pm Baby Contest sponsored by Swopes Drive In

• 8pm Talent Show sponsored by Rich Hill Family Medical Clinic call Sue to enter 417-395-2150

• 9pm Glow Run Registration (7th and Park Ave)

• 9:30 Glow Fun Run/Walk 5K with DJ Bobby Beats

Saturday July 2nd

• 6pm Acoustic opener TBA

• 7pm Scotty Bratcher Band

• 8:30pm Little Texas sponsored by the 4th of July Committee

• 10pm Street Dance with DJ Bobby Beats

Sunday July 3rd

• 11 am Community Church Service sponsored by Rich Hill Ministerial Alliance

• 2-4 pm Rich Hill Library New Childrens Addition Open House (514 E Walnut)

• 6 pm Pie Contest Registration (Methodist Church Basement)

• 7pm Pie Contest

• 7-7:30 pm Erica Diehl and Dylan Smarr perform

• 7pm Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament (East Park) Call Luke Tourtillott to enter a team 660-464-0090

• 7:30 pm Pie Auction sponsored by Security Bank

• 9:30pm Shotgun and Lace Band sponsored by the Perkey Family

Monday July 4th

• 11 am Car Show Registration (west park, if rain 7th & Park Ave)

• 12 pm Car Show sponsored by H3 Grafix

• 3 pm Parade with Grand Parade Marshall Bob Schlyer

• 4-7 pm Cornhole/Bean Bag Tournament contact Heidi Tourtillott to enter a team 660-200-5281

• 4:30 pm Salute to Veterans with Ryan Malone reading Declaration of Independence

• 4:45 Veterans quilt presentation sponsored by Rich Hill Quilt Guild

• 7pm Raffle Winners announced

• 8pm Nick Schnebelen Band sponsored by Food Fair

• 10pm Fireworks sponsored by City of Rich Hill, Rich Hill Fire Dept and 4th of July Committee