Alcohol reported stolen in Appleton City

On March 4, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on East Fifth Street, Appleton City. Gerald Fennewald reported someone broke into his garage and stole several bottles of liquor stored there. He stated he received a call a door on his garage was open. 

A suspect was also named that was seen walking down the alley near Fennewald’s house.

Evidence was located and collected from the garage. The value of the missing items was estimated at $500.

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Talk about great timing: It's Severe Weather Awareness Week

This is officially Severe Weather Awareness Week and somehow it kicked off with an ironic start.

Forecasters correctly predicted that last night would be bumpy and sure enough, straight line winds guessed to be in the 80-100 mph range moved right through the middle of the county downing barns, toppling trailers and breaking trees.

Fortunately, there are no reports of injuries from the fast moving storm. 

As property owners clean up today, social media is alive with comments regarding damage and storm sirens- some claim they didn't hear them; some say they were activated when they shouldn't have been.

Mid America Live spoke with several fire department and emergency services officials this morning to find out exactly what happens when severe weather is inbound:

Fire department officials contact local storm shelters to request doors be unlocked. Depending on availability of key holders, there are instances where a storm shelter may or may not be open. Unfortunately, often due to limited time, it is very difficult to get word out on exactly what shelters are available. It is highly recommended that everyone have a plan 'b' for such an emergency.

Fire departments, storm spotters and others move to positions on hilltops and clearings where they can more easily see cloud formations during lightning flashes. Everyone is in contact by radio. Size of hail, intensity of rain and wind are reported back to the command center. 

Up to now, it's all wait and see.

If a funnel cloud is seen by spotters, a Tornado Warning is relayed back through the proper channels, and rebroadcast to other area agencies, including the National Weather Service. In other words, the warning is generated by locally and sent to the NWS.

In some cases, the Tornado Warning is instead issued by the NWS because they have information our local spotters don't have.

Sometimes, straight line winds can be mistaken for a tornado because at the onset, it seems quite similar. For any case, it is standard operating procedure to activate storm sirens when a Tornado Warning is been issued. Period.

After all, who can afford to be wrong?

Here are some tips so you can be better prepared:

1. Purchase a battery operated weather radio.

2. Subscribe to text message services that will notify you about severe weather. Nixle is a reliable service, you can sign up here www.nixle.com. The City of Butler also provides a messaging service, more info here http://www.butlermo.com/list.aspx

3. Plan ahead to know where you can go in case of tornado, also seek alternative shelters in case your first choice is not available.

4. Make a kit that includes necessary medications, a phone charger, and any other items you absolutely need.

In regard to storm sirens, they are tested at regular intervals. If you didn't hear them last night and think you should have, we recommend contacting city hall so it may be investigated.

Updated Obituary - Richard Gerald Angel

Richard G. Angel

Richard G. Angel died on March 5, 2017 at his home in Deepwater, Missouri at the age of 52. He was surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his wife Carol Angel and his daughters Stephanie Neuenschwander and Joedie Delozier. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm, also at the Chapel. Interment will be in Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Richard was born on July 17, 1964 in Sedalia, Missouri to his father Marion Angel and mother Geraldine Angel who preceded him in death. He was and identical twin to his bother Rick Angel.

Richard married his wife Carol on July 20, 1985 in Clinton, Missouri. They moved to Deepwater, Missouri to make their life together. Together they raised Carol’s daughters Stephanie and Joedie.

Richard was a concrete truck driver at Clinton Ready Mix in Clinton, Missouri. Richard and Carol are the owners of Carol’s Place in Deepwater. He enjoyed having a “Cold One” with friends and family at their establishment. Richard never met a stranger. Richard was an excellent Mushroom Hunter! He loved to be outside and go hunting and fishing. He was involved with the Deepwater Boat Ramp. He loved to get together with family and friends. He also liked to go on camping and float trips with friends and family.

Richard is survived by his wife Carol and children Stephanie Neuenschwander and husband Jim Neuenschwander, Joedie Delozier and husband Trevor Delozier. Step-Children Eric Goth, Stacy Ford and her husband Mike Ford. Grandchildren Derrick Simpson, Kayla Keith, Asa Delozier, John Neuenschwander, Emily Neuenschwander, Isaac Neuenschwander, Autumn Ford, Trenton Ford, Kasey Ford. He is survived by his father Marion Angel and his brother Rick Angel and wife Sherry Angel and his nephew Corey Angel

The family would like to thank the staff of Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care! In lieu of flowers the family would like donations sent to Heartland Hospice.

Services are under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.

New Sex Offender in Nevada

Darla Kay Chandler

A new registered sex offender has moved into the city of Nevada from Newton County, Missouri. You can view her information below:

Name: Darla Kay Chandler
DOB: 3/14/64
Address: 425 S. Spring Street in Nevada
Offenses: Sexual Assault
Date of Offense: 5/25/92
City, County & State of Offense: Lamar, Missouri
Victim Information: 13 year old Male 

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Strong winds to blame for semi truck accident in Vernon County

On 3/6/17 around 9:20pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a semi truck that had been overturned by the wind in the Northbound Lanes of I-49 around 3 miles North of Sheldon.

The driver of the 2012 Freightliner who was identified as 51 year old Ronald T. Wooley of Vicksburg, Mississippi sustained minor injuries in this accident. Mr. Wooley was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The truck was totaled and towed from the scene by Garwood's Wrecker Service of Nevada, Missouri.



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Updated Obituary - Ralph Weeks

Ralph Weeks

Graveside memorial services for Ralph Weeks will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Gravette, Arkansas. There is no visitation. 

Contributions to Guthy Jackson Foundation-NMO. Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Ralph Loren Weeks, age 69 of Butler, Missouri formerly of Lawrence, Kansas died Friday, March 3, 2017 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born May 16, 1947 to Harold and Dona Weeks in Gravette, Arkansas.

Ralph is survived by his special caregiver and cousin, Linda Zellmer of Amoret, Missouri; an aunt, Irene Welliver of Amoret, Missouri; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.