FLASHBACK: Mount Vernon School finds a new home

 Around 1979, the Mount Vernon Schoolhouse was given a new life when it was moved from its original location five miles west of Passaic to the current location at Frontier Village in Adrian. The building was in pretty good condition considering its age, complete with bell still intact. The photo below was taken just after the move was completed with Perry Rexroad and Don Arndt having a congratulatory handshake in the doorway.

-photos courtesy of the Western Missouri Antique Tractor And Machinery Association

Duke Mason Christmas Show and Country Buffet

Duke Mason Christmas Show and Country Buffet , Thursday December 8th. 

How could you go wrong wonderful food and awesome entertainment. Buffet provided by Madalyn's kitchen consisting of ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, tossed salad, pumpkin pie, apple pie, coffee and tea served at the Community Center downtown El Dorado Springs starting at 5:00 p.m. followed by the amazing Duke Mason Band at 7:00 p.m. at the Opera House Theatre. Tickets are limited and are going fast. 

Tickets for dinner and a show are $25.00 and must be -purchased this week. Contact Paula Newman at 417-296-5990 or pick up Allisons Quick Lube Mid Missouri Bank Madalyn Van Dyk-Crocker at Madalyn's Kitchen or Hacker's Jewelers in Nevada. 

A night of entertainment that you don't want to miss in El Dorado Springs.

Phone outage in Clinton Schools

The Clinton School District is without phone service at this time according to the Superintend a line was accidentally cut on Tuesday night.

A telephone repair crew is on scene at this time but it's unsure of a timetable on the repair.

Mid America Live News will update when more information becomes available to us.

Toy Drive Challenge!

Missing Dog in rural Butler

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Family in search of missing Pitbull in the area just North of the Butler Airport.

The dog is said to have a blue collar on and his name is "Cash".

He has been missing all day today! 

If you see this dog please call 660-200-5868. Thank you!  

Update:
Cash has been found and he is grounded! 

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Obituary - James P. Theis

James P. Theis, age 86 years, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away November 29, 2016 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, Missouri. 

Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home and are pending at this time.

Mid America Live News will update when full funeral arrangements are made available to us.

Updated Obituary - Edith Lorene Crowder

Edith Lorene Crowder 

The funeral service for Mrs. Crowder will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Church of God (Holiness) in Appleton City, Missouri.

Officiating at the service will be Reverend Brent Bland and Pastor Norman Black.

Interment will be in the Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri.

The family suggests any memorial contributions be given to Hospice Compassus or the Church of God (Holiness).

Edith Lorene (Zeiler) Crowder was born December 25, 1925, near Lowry City, Missouri. Mrs. Crowder passed away peacefully at her home near Appleton City, Missouri November 27, 2016 at 90 years of age.

Edith was united in marriage to Haldor Crowder September 9, 1945 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Appleton City by Reverend G.A. Moss. The Crowders were blessed with two daughters.

Preceding Edith in death were her husband Haldor; parents John Wilbur, Jr. and Lena (Perkins) Zeiler; sisters, Dorothy M. Zeiler, Helen Reasoner and Joan Zeiler. 

Survivors include her two daughters Antionette Lee Bracher and husband Larry and Mary Ann Crowder all of Appleton City; two grandsons, Steve Bracher and wife Delores and David Bracher; a granddaughter Annisa Bracher; three great-grandchildren, Ethan, Emily and Evan Bracher; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

17 year old Peculiar man arrested for exposing himself to 10 year old

Joshua D. Thomas

Joshua Dakota Thomas 17 year old Cass County man was charged today in Cass County Court on 1.) Sexual Misconduct after he is accused of exposing himself to a 10 year old child in Shull Elementary School in Peculiar, Missouri on November 22, 2016.

Mr. Thomas tutored as part of a school sponsored program for elementary students.

When asked in a police statement Thomas admitted to exposing himself, saying he wanted to see if he could do it and get away with it.

The bond for Joshua Thomas is set at $4,000 and he was ordered to have no contact with children under 17.  No court dates have been announced yet.

Courtesy of the Cass County Sheriffs Office