Raymore man seriously injured in Cass County Crash

On 4/14/17 around 3:25pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies and Pleasant Hill Police Department responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 7 Highway just south of 197th Street in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2016 Ford Transit Van driven by 49 year old Craig A. Craft of Raymore, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a culvert and became airborne. The vehicle overturned and came to rest on its top facing the east side of the roadway.

Mr. Craft sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was life flighted to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Stevers Tow.


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Obituary - Freada Louise Fleming

Freada Louise Fleming

Freada Louise Fleming, age 84, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Mercy Hospital ER. She was born December 16, 1932, in Vernon County, MO, the daughter of Cleve and Mary Bridges Brundridge. She married Richard Fleming on May 25, 1950, in Nevada, MO. 

He preceded her in death on December 21, 2010. She worked at home, raising the children, until 1975. 

She then began working as an inspector for Key Work Clothes in Ft. Scott, retiring after 25 years. In the late 60’s and early 70’s, she belonged to the Busy Bee Club and EHU. 

She enjoyed gardening, canning, embroidery, cross word puzzles, country music, and raising cows. She lived for her kids and grandkids, never missing an event while she was able physically. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include two sons, Doug Fleming and wife Kay, and Rodney Fleming and wife Kelly, all of Ft. Scott; two daughters, Brenda Tourtillott and husband Kenneth, and Debbie Shaw and husband Kenny, all of Ft. Scott; one brother, Joe Brundridge, Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Doris Quackenbush, Nevada, MO, and Ruby Villines-Cook, Indianapolis, IN; a brother-in-law Ralph Fleming; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; 1 step-grandchild; 8 step-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry Wesley Brundridge, Harry Leonard Brundridge and infant brother Cecil Brundridge; an infant great granddaughter, Reece Tyler Koppa; a sister, Peggy Smith; a half-brother, Roy Brundridge; and two half-sisters, Hazel Cargill and Sylvia Brundridge.

President Kenneth Tourtillott will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 18th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Virgil City Cemetery, Vernon County, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Monday evening at the Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Weekend Forecast

April showers and storms return tomorrow evening for the entire area. A few storms could be strong to severe with hail and strong winds being the primary threats, but the probability is low at this time. 

On Sunday, the stormy activity will stick around mainly along and south of I-70. Right now, no severe weather is anticipated on Sunday.

Osage Valley Youth Tour 2017

Nicholas Preston

This year's winners are Nicholas Preston from Adrian High School and William Koch from Lakeland High School. These two winners will participate in an all-expense paid trip to our nation’s capital for six days in June. High school juniors from the cooperative’s service area were invited to participate in an essay contest. Our topic again this year was “Who Are You?”. 

Students completed an application outlining their involvement in school activities, any offices they have held, their community involvement, and any awards received. The essay was an opportunity for the applicants to share with the judges their plans following high school graduation, what their interests and hobbies are, why they would like to go to Washington DC, and where they see themselves in ten years. The students’ essays were judged on content, neatness, independent thought, composition, grammar and presentation. 

Approximately ninety Missouri high school juniors will join more than 1,500 students from across the country to experience a trip of a lifetime. The Missouri delegates will travel throughout Washington, DC visiting many of the sights our capital has to offer, learning about the political process, and interacting with their elected officials.


Congratulations to our Winners!

Obituary - Vicky Sue Headley

Vicky Sue Headley

Vicky Sue Headley, age 71, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada following a courageous battle with cancer.

Vicky was born February 17, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to C.A. and Claudine (Crawford) White. She moved to Nevada in 1952 and graduated from Nevada High School in 1964. Vicky attended SMSU and worked for Hallmark in Kansas City, MO. She married Gary Lynn Headley November 14, 1981 and returned to Nevada. She worked for a number of years for LPL Financial. Vicky retired from Earnsbarger Heating and Cooling Inc. after working nineteen years as the office manager.

Vicky was an avid bridge player and enjoyed spending time at her lake home at Pomme de Terre. She was treasurer of the Vernon County Historical Society, board member of the Nevada Children Center, treasurer of Laureate Chapter Beta Sigma Phi, member of the Athenas Club and the Lunch Bunch. She also served on the house committee at the Nevada Country Club.

In addition to her husband Gary, survivors include a sister, Sherry Sadler, Tulsa OK; a niece, Mindy (Greg) Garcia, Tulsa, OK; two step-daughters, Kristi (Brad) Townsend, Clinton, MO, Sherry (Doug) Hutson, Neosho, MO; a step granddaughter, Taylor Townsend, Clinton, MO; three step grandsons, Shaun (Stephanie) McConnaughey, Ryan McConnaughey, Cody (Candace) McConnaughey, all of Neosho, MO; five step great-grandchildren, Amelia and Abigail McConnaughey, Eli McConnaughey, Noah and Caleb McConnaughey, all of Neosho, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor James Keezer officiating. Interment will follow at Newton Burial Park in Nevada. Friends may call from now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.



The family suggests memorials to the Vernon County Historical Society or the Nevada Children Center in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

KBI arrests three after Wednesday night aggravated robbery

OSAWATOMIE and GARNETT – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) announced that three arrests were made Thursday afternoon in connection to an aggravated robbery incident in Garnett, Kansas.

On Wednesday, April 12 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Garnett Police Department responded to an aggravated robbery report at Papa’s Front Porch Antiques, 618 East 6th in Garnett, Kansas. Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a female victim who had been physically battered and robbed. She was transported to the Anderson County Hospital for serious injuries sustained during the robbery.

On Thursday as a result of investigative efforts by the KBI, the Garnett Police Department, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Osawatomie Police Department, evidence was collected that led to the arrests of Billy Joe Waters, age 43, of Osawatomie, Harold Stults, age 36, of Osawatomie, and Daniel Vannorman, age 30, of Garnett.

Vannorman was arrested in Garnett, and Waters and Stults were arrested at separate locations in Osawatomie. Each arrest took place without incident. All three suspects were booked into the Anderson County Jail for aggravated robbery.

Adrian man arrested on six misdemeanor Cass County warrants

Nicholas A. Carter

On 4/14/17 around 5:54pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 36 year old Nicholas A. Carter of Adrian, Missouri.

Mr. Carter was arrested for 1.) (6) Misdemeanor Cass County Sheriff's Office Warrants.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a 250$ only bond.


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Two reports of vandalism in Appleton City area

On April 12, a St. Clair County deputy took a report from Nancy Nelson in reference to someone shooting out her yard light at her residence on M Highway, Appleton City. Nelson stated a representative from Osage Valley Electric was currently at her residence to replace the light and photo cell. 

The damage to the light totaled $162.94 and appeared to be caused by a small caliber bullet.

During the early morning hours on April 8, deputies were dispatched to a grass fire on NW 800 Road, Appleton City. A property owner reported a vehicle stopped in front of a residence and a gunshot was heard. After the shot, a street light went out and the grass underneath caught fire. Deputies were able to extinguish the fire and a bullet hole was discovered in the light fixture.

These cases are currently under investigation. Sheriff Keeler urges those with any related information to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.