Tuesday, September 24, 2019

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St. Clair County Sheriff's Office News Release Sept. 16-23, 2019

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 10 arrests and took multiple reports during the week of Sept. 16-23, 2019.

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Obituary - Cathy Jean Roush

Cathy Jean Roush of Harrisonville, Missouri was born August 10, 1947 in Greenfield, Missouri the daughter of Elmer Eugene and Della Mae Saffels. She departed this life on Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.

On May 4, 1991, Cathy was united in marriage to Michael Eugene Roush.

Cathy worked as an LPN at Golden Years, Raymore Rehabilitation and most recently at ABC Healthcare in Harrisonville.

Cathy is survived by her husband, Mick Roush; son Scott Danner and wife Kim; daughter Kim Hastings; five grandsons Jordan, Braden, Jacob, Ethan and Joshua and brothers Rick and Ron Saffels.

Cremation. A Memorial Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice.


Olathe woman injured in Bates County Crash

On 9/23/19 around 7:40pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County responded to a one vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of I-49 near mile marker 126.2

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2017 Chevrolet driven by 45 year old Aundrea Gessner of Olathe, Kansas fell asleep at the wheel and veered off the left side of the roadway and struck a guardrail.

Aundrea Gessner sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The vehicle was towed from the scene of the accident by Douty's Tow of Butler.


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Obituary - Samuel “Sam” C. Langley

Samuel “Sam” C. Langley, age 25, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019.

A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Sam was born on November 23, 1993 in Brenham, Texas. He was the son of Lyle and Patricia (Crume) Langley. Sam had one brother, Luke who he grew up with. After graduating from high school, Sam attended Metropolitan Community College where he attained an Associate degree. 

Originally Sam’s focus was in accounting, however he later decided that physical fitness was an area of interest. Sam then attended the WellSpring School of Allied Health in Kansas City and obtained a certificate in physical training. Since, Sam has been training clients in physical fitness with Genesis Health Clubs.

Sam was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Edward and Dorthea Crume; and maternal uncle Douglass Crume.

He is survived by his loving father and mother, Lyle E. Langley and Patricia S. Langley; brother Luke Langley; paternal grandparents, Dale and Alice Langley; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278


Monday, September 23, 2019

Hume Annual Chilli and Soup Cook Off




Arrests made in fire at Liberal School in Barton County

On 09-22-2019 the Barton County 911 Center received several calls at approximately 10:16pm of a possible fire at the Liberal School. Numerous emergency agencies responded to the scene to discover the old High School and gymnasium was fully engulfed.

During the fire mutual aid was requested and fire agencies from Lamar, Nevada, and Pittsburg Fire Departments responded to assist the Liberal Fire Department in putting the fire out.

Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office and the Liberal Police Chief responded to the scene and started investigating and interviewing people. The State Fire Marshall also responded from Springfield to assist in the investigation.

During the investigation leads obtained led deputies to a residence on Hill Street in Liberal. With the assistance of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office the home was surrounded and two subjects were called out from the home. A third subject was later located inside the home after an hour long standoff and was arrested on unrelated criminal charges.

The two subjects detained from the residence on Hill Street was questioned and then later released from the Barton County Sheriff’s Office.

After interviews were conducted further leads led to a subject that resided on Yale Street in Liberal. That subject a 27 year of age male was brought to the Sheriff’s Office for questioning. During the questioning enough information was obtained to send a probable cause statement to the Barton County Prosecutor on the criminal charges of Burglary and Arson. At approximately 2:00 p.m. that subject was arrested and placed on a 24 hour hold for investigation.

At approximately 3:12 p.m. Law Enforcement from the Fire Marshall Office and the Barton County Sheriff’s Office went to a residence on College Street and took a 24 year of age male into custody also for the criminal charges of Arson and Burglary.

The names of the two subjects are not being released at this time awaiting formal filing of criminal charges.


Ohio Street Methodist Church Chicken BBQ in Butler



Tickets still available! Best chicken of the year!!



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