Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Two arrested after robbery at Pittsburg Kansas Jimmy John's

Nathaniel T. James
Anthony R. Reed
On Monday, February 6, 2017 at 10:52 pm, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery occurring at Jimmy John's, 1106 South Broadway. An employee called 911 indicating two males wearing face masks robbed the store while brandishing a hand gun and a baseball bat, subsequently leaving in an unknown direction.

One of the responding officers observed two males fitting the suspects' descriptions, riding on bicycles northbound, approximately six blocks north of Jimmy John's, in the area of Ramsey and Broadway streets. One of the males, identified as Anthony R. Reed Jr., age 20 of Pittsburg, soon stopped when given commands by the officer, and was subsequently arrested.

The second subject jumped off his bicycle and fled the area on foot. Another officer soon located the fleeing subject, identified as Nathaniel T. James, age 19 of Pittsburg, at 2nd and Pine Streets (adjacent to the Pittsburg Police Department), where he was subsequently arrested.

The two suspects were booked into the Crawford County Jail for Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Burglary, Felony Obstruction, Aggravated Assault, Theft and Criminal Trespass.

An airsoft pistol, baseball bat, face mask, bandana and $2.00 taken during the robbery were recovered.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.



Courtesy of Pittsburg Kansas Police Department

Rockville man arrested on Johnson County warrant

Mark Prater
On Feb. 6, Mark Prater, 47, Rockville, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Johnson County warrant charging class C felony possession of a controlled substance, class D felony resisting arrest, and an unclassified misdemeanor of driving while revoked. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety. 

The warrant was issued on Jan. 18 and stems from a Johnson County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Aug. 3, 2016.

Tigers to benefit from new weight equipment


A huge thank you to the Booster Club for all the new equipment and flooring, the students who helped bring the equipment up to the weight room, and Gene the schools custodian for putting the racks together. Everything looks great and the kids love it!

-our thanks to Rich Hill High School Sports

Obituary - Dale Wiskur

Dale Wiskur, 88, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his home. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 13 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. 

Friends may call from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 12 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

Osage Valley employees show support for baby Remington

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative employees are wearing red today to show support for baby Remington Craft. She is a part of our co-op family and our thoughts prayers are with her and her family today.

Baby Remington is undergoing surgery today to correct a heart defect. More info here http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2017/02/get-that-red-on-for-baby-remington-craft.html

Wanted Nevada man now in custody

Dustin Pike
Nevada Police took into custody a wanted subject, Dustin Pike that had an active Vernon County warrant for his arrest with a $25,000 cash only bond. Nevada Police attempted to take him into custody this past weekend but Pike failed to stop for the officer. 

He is now being held in the Vernon County Jail.

If you live in Pleasanton KS...

Starting tomorrow, water pressure throughout town could fluctuate for the next 3 to 5 days. We will be taking the main water tower out of service for scheduled maintenance and painting. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.

-City of Pleasanton, KS

FYI: Butler Project Prom 2017

Butler Project Prom 2017
Dear Business Owners, Parents, Families and Friends.
     Plans for the 29th Annual Project Prom 2017 are well under way.  This event, which is held immediately after Prom, is hosted by the parents of the Butler High School Juniors and Seniors.  Our goal is to provide a fun, drug and alcohol free environment for the juniors, seniors, and their dates.
     Many activities are planned including a free t-shirt for each student, games, food, entertainment and lots of great prizes for all.
      The Project Prom Committee started working on fundraising activities during the summer and are looking for donations from parents of the students, businesses, local organizations, churches and individuals.  We understand that many of you are approached for donations from other schools and organizations, but our hope is that you will be willing to support this event for the students of the B.H.S.
     If you have been a supporter in the past, "We THANK YOU" and hope for your continued support.  If you are a first time supporter we hope that you will make this an annual event to support.  The Project Prom parents work hard to make this a success, but could not do it without our community support.
     If you are giving a monetary gift we have 3 categories:
Gold:  $100 and up, your name or business will be printed on the back of the Project Prom t-shirts and be listed on a Thank You poster as well as in the newspaper.
Silver:  $50-$99, your name or business will sponsor a prize/event at Project Prom and be listed on a Thank You poster as well as in the newspaper.
Bronze:  up to $49, your name or business will be listed on a Thank You poster as well as in the newspaper.
Please mail monetary donations, made payable to Project Prom to:
                             Butler Project Prom
                             501 NW County Road 5001
                             Butler, MO 64730
                         Any questions: (660) 200-6547
                                                                       
*Please make all donations by March 15th so that we can plan our event accordingly.
*If you would like to donate a product or gift certificate, contact me and I would be happy to come by and pick it up for you. If you would like to drop it off you can do so at the Conoco/White Oak Station located in front of Wal-Mart
Thank you for supporting the "Butler Project Prom"
Sincerely,

Students and Parents of B.H.S.


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