Creighton woman injured in Cass County Crash

On 11/2/16 around 4:48pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County responded to a one vehicle accident on Northbound Missouri 7 Highway and TT Highway in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2001 Acura driven by 34 year old Johnna K. Mueller of Creighton, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a road sign.

Johnna K. Mueller sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported to Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle received moderate damages and was driven from the scene of the accident.



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Obituary - Sharon K. Wiggans

Sharon K. Wiggans

Sharon K. Wiggans, age 58, resident of Nevada, MO, and formerly of Fort Scott, KS, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born January 3, 1958, in Los Angeles, CA. She married Donnie Wiggans, Sr. on June 15, 1976, in Girard, KS. She worked as a CNA for Arkhaven Nursing Home in Fort Scott. Sharon enjoyed sewing, camping, and canoeing. 

She liked to go to yard sales and collect knick-knacks. 

She volunteered at the Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. She babysat for every one of her grandkids and loved spending time with each of them.

Survivors include her husband Donnie of the home; three sons, Donnie Wiggans, Jr. and wife Jennifer, Bronson, KS, Christopher Wiggans and wife Faith, Nevada, MO, and Timothy Wiggans and wife Alicia, Nevada, MO; four brothers, Freddie, Billy, Harold, and Ricky; four sisters, Mary Louise, Dorinda, Rosella, and Shirley; ten grandchildren, Austin, Jaden, Michaela, Madison, Mallory, Christopher, Jacob, Jared, Brandon, and Kody; one great granddaughter, Addilynn; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and George; one infant twin sister, Karen; and her parents.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 5th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Cremation will follow. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday evening at the Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Sharon Wiggans Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

LCA Hosting Chili Dinner to benefit Cystic Fibrosis

LCA is hosting a chili dinner at the Cass County Masonic Lodge located at 405 N Independence St. Harrisonville, Mo on Saturday November 7th at 12pm-5pm. 

All you can eat chili and a dessert for 7$.

For kids $3 hot dog and chips "drink included" all proceeds go to benefit the fight for Cystic Fibrosis. 

We will have a 50/50 raffle and cake walk. 

We are accepting dessert donations feel free to contact any member. Hope to see you there.

View Facebook Event Page Here:

https://www.facebook.com/lcaadrianmo/

Obituary - Kimberly Cooper

Kimberly Cooper

Kimberly Cooper, 50 of Butler passed away on Tuesday November 1st at St.Luke’s Hospice House. Her wishes were to be cremated .

A memorial services will be 10 am Saturday November 5th at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. 

There will be NO visitation. Online condolences may be sent to www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Kimberly is survived by her husband Kenneth Cooper of Butler; two daughters Kayle Cooper and Ashley Willard both of Butler and son KAC Cooper of the home; brother John Taylor and wife Sondra of Butler and sisters Patrica Chambers and husband Jeremy of Gladstone, Missouri and Shannon Hammers of Butler.

Job opening in Butler

O'Reilly Auto Parts located at 104 South Orange Street in Butler is currently hiring for night and weekend help at this time.

If you are interested in this position please click on the link below and fill out a application or go by the store and pick one up! 

View Link Here:
https://corporate.oreillyauto.com/onlineapplication/profile/create

Vernon County Man arrested after making bomb threats to FBI

Jonathan Randolph

Charges were filed against a Vernon County man Wednesday morning after he allegedly called the FBI and demanded someone come to his door within an hour to talk to him about an issue he had in Jasper County involving his child.

According to officials, Jonathan Randolph, 28, of Horton Mo, has been charged with making a terroristic threat after he allegedly stated he would start blowing things up if someone did not listen to him. 

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said Randolph was taken into custody shortly after the threats were made. “Mr. Randolph was located very quickly after his phone call to the FBI office and was taken into custody by Nevada Police.” 

The Sheriff said his office investigated the incident in cooperation with the Nevada Police Department, and several other agencies. “We take any threats made to the public very serious” said Mosher. Randolph is being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $25,000 cash only bond.

Updated Obituary - Leila Ellen Dinges Craig

Leila Ellen Dinges Craig

Leila Ellen Dinges Craig, 73, of Pleasant Hill, was born November 21, 1942, in Kansas City, the daughter of Herschel and Nina (Capps) King. She departed this life, Sunday, October 30, 2016, at her home surrounded with love and family.

She was first united in marriage to Harold Dinges; he survives although they are divorced. She later married Bobby Craig. He preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker. After raising her children, she owned and operated the Jot-em-Down store in downtown Pleasant Hill. She was often outspoken and abrupt, and you always knew what she was thinking, but behind her tough exterior she had a heart of pure gold. She had a passion for taking care of others; doing so at the expense of her own health, essentially putting others before herself. She also enjoyed antiques and caring for animals.

Leila was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jeff Dinges; one brother Jesse Capps; and two sisters, Jessie Marie Johnson and Phyllis Porter.

She is survived by three sons, James (and Linda ) Dinges of Union Town, Ohio; J.R. (and Sandy) Dinges of Lane, Kansas, and Tony Dinges of Sedalia; four daughters, Rene Randall of Rocky Mount, North Carolina; Carla (and Rick Bowen) Hayes of Pleasant Hill, Amy (and Jerod) Kirk of Lee’s Summit; and Rachel (and John) Dunkle of Grain Valley; one sister, Jackie (and Mark) Green of Leonard Town, Maryland; 15 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Cremation has been accorded. Graveside services and inurnment will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2016, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. J.R. Dinges and family will officiate.

Following services at the cemetery, the family will host a memorial gathering at the Pleasant Hill Memorial Building (212 Cedar St.). All are invited.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Serenity Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

A little respect would help...

Just a few days ago, it was discovered that an election sign touting a local candidate was destroyed near Passaic.

While some may say its a prank, the fact is that these signs cost money, are put in place by volunteers and this act of vandalism is punishable by law.

The sign shown here was located on private property along D highway east of Passaic. If anyone has information regarding who is responsible, please contact our local authorities.

Grow up, people.