Updated: Truck driver hurt, roadway closed due to ethanol spill in St. Clair County

On 12/30/16 around 7:45am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County responded to a one vehicle semi truck accident on Missouri 82 Highway around 7 miles East of Osceola.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1994 Mack Truck driven by 52 year old Christopher S. Lacombe of Pleasant Valley, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned spilling around 8,000 gallons of Ethanol.

Mr. Lacombe sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported to Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri for treatment.

The roadway is still blocked at this time why crews work to remove the semi truck and clear the roadway.

Mid America Live News will continue to monitor this story and provide updates when they become available to us.



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Just outta time...

December brings some mixed emotions- the fun of the holidays, coupled with, uh, taxes due among other things.

And today is also the last regular business day of the month. Shown here, the line was out the door at the Butler license bureau.

Likewise, the line got pretty long at Collector's Office at the Bates County courthouse, too. 

Cheer up! As someone reminded Northern Commissioner Alvin Griffin just prior to the swearing in ceremony today- "This is the last time you'll have to wear a suit this year"!

Bates County Newly Elected Officials Sworn In Today

Bates County Circuit Clerk Marlene Wainscott swore in the newly elected officials this afternoon on the steps of the historic Bates County Court House.

In the picture from left to right is: Public Administrator Sharon Cumpton, Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson, 2nd row - Southern Commissioner Larry Hacker, Collector/Treasurer Jim Platt, Northern Commissioner Alvin Griffin, 3rd row - Assessor Roger Pruden, Surveyor W.C. Lethcho and in the back row Bates County Corner Greg D. Mullinax - Staff Photo 



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Proposed road closure draws opposition from some

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A lonely county road in the far reaches of western Bates County may be closed soon- to the dismay of some and "for the better" to others.

Google maps identifies the road as Split road, located a few miles south of Amoret in Homer township near state line.

The basis of the closure (to the public) centers around a request by Cliff Ellig, who owns property along both sides of the gravel road highlighted in the graphic at right. 

A study done in September of this year indicates that around 275 trips were made down the road by employees and guests of Ellig, while the road was traveled by only about 23 times by the general public.

Proponents of the closure argue that Ellig will assume 100% of the maintenance of the road, allowing maintenance money to go towards other roads in the area; and will not need patrol by sheriff's office. Neighbors say the remote area is a haven for illegal dumping and drug activity, and closing/privatizing the road should alleviate those problems.

The map does indicate that there is full access to state line road via CR NW802 just a mile north.

Ellig, owner of the Cerner Corporation has developed the once barren property adjacent to Split road to include a hotel, along with hunting and recreational activities.

There will be a meeting to discuss the fate of Split road tonight at 7 pm at the Amoret Community Building. The public, and specifically residents of Homer township are encouraged to attend. 

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While most folks are aware of the development south of Amoret, many don't know exactly the economic impact of Ellig's business venture. Shown below is the local infusion from Ellig/Cerner Corp:

Local contractors- $500,000
Building materials purchased locally- $225,000
Resident payroll (annual)- $475,000
Utilities/fuel- $260,000
Property tax (2016)- $96,000
School taxes- $71,000
Homer Township- $8,000
Scholarships (66 total over 11 years) Hume, Miami, Prairie View- $460,000 for just Miami School alone which all combined close to almost 1 million dollars for local kids.

Full time employees 14
Part time/seasonal employees 25 to 30

Obituary - Ursalee Ann Crepinsek

Ursalee Ann Crepinsek, 84, formerly of Nevada, MO, passed away on Friday December 30, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood, MO.

A graveside service is planned on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Greenfield City Cemetery in Greenfield, MO at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call now until the time of service at the funeral home.

Update: Rich Hill man injured when vehicle strikes house

On 12/30/16 around 9:50am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriffs Deputies and Rich Hill Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident involving a vehicle striking a house at Walnut and North 12th Street in Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1994 Ford driven by 82 Robert E. Dahman of Rich Hill Missouri crashed when Mr. Dahman lost consciousness and traveled off the right side of the roadway and through a ditch before crossing into a parking lot and striking a residence.

Mr. Dahman sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by Bates County EMS to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The vehicle received minor damage and it was towed from the scene by a family friend.


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Semi truck carrying 8,000lbs of Ethanol crashes in St. Clair County

An accident has been reported on Highway 82 seven to eight miles east of Highway 13 in St. Clair County. 

A semi truck and trailer loaded with approximately 8,000 pounds of ethanol has overturned and there is a small leak. 

The highway is closed and local traffic is being diverted. The public is advised to stay out of the area. Emergency crews are on scene.

Mid America Live News will update when further information is made available to us.

This Story Has Been Updated:
http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2016/12/updated-truck-driver-hurt-roadway.html


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Vehicle crash into house in Rich Hill

The Rich Hill Police Department along with Rich Hill Fire Crews and Bates County Sheriffs Office are on scene of a vehicle that traveled off the roadway and struck a house.

The location of this accident in behind Pumpin' Pete's Gas Station in Rich Hill.

Unsure of injuries at this time and several emergency personnel are on scene so please avoid this area if possible.

Mid America Live News will update this when more information is made available to us.

This Story Has Been Updated:
http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2016/12/update-rich-hill-man-injured-when.html


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