One seriously injured in Cass County Crash

On August 5th around 11:15 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 291 Highway and S. Home Farm Road in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 Chrysler driven by 41 year old Doctore J. Paton of Independence, Missouri traveled off the roadway and struck a telephone junction box and two trees before coming to rest.

Mr. Paton sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by Life Flight to Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by J's Southland Tow of Raymore. 

View the crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210404998

Hot and humid weather returns for the weekend

The hot and humid weather returns for the weekend.

One way to stay cool is to celebrate national water balloon day!

Just make sure you are also drinking plenty of water and taking breaks in the A/C or shade.

Welcome to the family!

The Clinton School District is excited to announce that Taylor Siebert will be joining the Henry Elementary team as a 2nd grade teacher this school year.

 
Taylor, originally from Lawson, MO, graduated from the University of Central Missouri. This will be Taylor's first official year of teaching, but she is familiar with the district as she was a student teacher last year in 1st grade at Henry.

Taylor is very close to her family, and she has four sisters that are excited to come and help her prepare her classroom. She also has three labs back home; Charles, Cooper, and Captain. Some of her favorite hobbies are hanging out with her sisters and friends, getting ice cream, crafting, shopping, and relaxing at home.

"I’m from a small town that has a strong community, which drew me to Clinton! I am so excited to work in the Clinton School District. I gained so much during my student teaching at Henry Elementary and was able to be mentored by some amazing teachers. Everyone has been so welcoming and has given great advice that has helped me prepare for this upcoming year! I’m thrilled to be joining the 2nd grade team and learn from them as I take on my first year!"

Welcome, Taylor! We're so happy you decided to stay!

#CardinalPride

Update: Charges filed in St. Clair County

On Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 3:16 p.m. a warrant for the arrest of 48 year old Arthur Franklin Zschintzsch was issued by the Associate Circuit Court of St Clair County.  The warrant for Zschintzsch shows the following charges:

Burglary 1st Degree B Felony

Tampering With Motor Vehicle 1st Degree D Felony

3 Counts-Child Abduction  E Felony

Violation Of Order Of Protection For Adult A Misdemeanor

There was no bond on this warrant.

The warrant was issued after charges were filed by St Clair County Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Dysart in relation to events earlier in the day, Thursday, August 5, 2021.  

Sheriff Lee Hilty stated, “Because of information received by a citizen in response to a text caster message sent by the St Clair County Sheriff’s Office and good working relationships between law enforcement agencies, this situation was brought to an end with no one injured”.  

Sheriff Hilty recognized the St Clair County dispatchers and deputies for their diligent work on this situation.   

Sheriff Hilty also gives credit to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the Circuit Clerks Office for their filing of criminal charges in a timely matter.

Mr. Zschintzsch is in custody at this time in the Greene County Jail in Springfield, Missouri. 

View Original Story Below:

https://www.midamericalive.com/2021/08/from-st-clair-county-sheriffs-office.html

Courtesy of the St. Clair County Sheriffs Office 

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Rosa Bernice Hair

Rosa Bernice Hair, 89, Bronaugh, MO, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, MO. Rosa was born August 10, 1931 on a farm west of Bronaugh to Elva R. and Ruth (Smith) Hair.

Rosa graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1950. She worked at Key Work Clothes in Nevada for a time, and was a switchboard operator at Nevada State Hospital for over 21 years. Rosa was a member of the First Christian Church in Nevada. She lived in Bronaugh all of her life.

Survivors include first cousins, Bill (Ellen) Hair, Buckner, MO, Linda Smith, Marvin (Shari) Ensor; numerous second cousins, Diane Headrick, Ft. Scott, KS, Judy Headrick, Hume, MO, Donna Downing, Mound City, KS, Jeanette Weber, Apache Junction, AZ, Mary Ann Schmidt, Hamilton, MO, Walter Headrick (Becky), Richards, MO; close friends Jackie Rider, and Terry Loudermilk.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh with Pastor Bill Platt officiating. Friends may call from now and until 1:00 p.m. on Monday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Obituary - Ruth Ann Skoff

Ruth Ann Skoff, age 94, Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.

A private family funeral service is planned. Online condolences can be left at www.heuserfunerals.com.

Bates County Sheriff's Office seeking information on burglary at the Bates County Elks Lodge

On 8/1/2021 Deputies took a report of a burglary located at the Bates County Elks Club just outside the city limits of Butler.

Unknown subject or subjects forcibly entered through a back door of the building. While in the building the subjects broke open two safes and completely stole a third safe. 

Approximately $7000 to $9000 in cash was taken along with a computer, two tablets, blank checks and misc records.

The Sheriff's Office is seeking information from the public for information on the person or persons responsible for this burglary.

The money taken is money from fundraisers and helps the club perform many functions to support our youth and to make the community better.

If you have information please contact a Detective by calling 660-679-3232.

Obituary - Nancy Durgan

Nancy Jean Durgan, 74, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021. Private family services were held August 5, 2021.

Nancy was born in Northeast Kansas City, MO on March 16, 1947 to Elwin and Florence (Campbell) McKenzie where she grew up with her younger brother, "Junior", Elwin M. McKenzie Jr. Residing in Independence most of her life, she later settled in Harrisonville, Missouri.

During her 74 years she was wife to Stephen S. Durgan Sr., mother to Julie A Ganyo and Diana L. Anderson, mother-in-law to John Ganyo and Jay Anderson, and grandmother to April R Sieler and Jeremy M. Sieler and Jacob C Anderson.

Nancy was a retired medical transcriptionist that you would find sitting outside reading a good mystery book, a cold ice tea beside her, enjoying the nice weather. She loved to cook and could spend hours working in her garden or antique shopping.

Our mother was strong and brave throughout trials in her life, yet found the most peace being with her family. She is forever with us and loved as she is reunited with her parents and being celebrated by her family and friends.