Structure fire in Nevada

The Nevada Fire Department along with Nevada Police Department is on scene of a structure fire in the 200 block of east Locust Street in Nevada at this time.

The roadway is blocked so please avoid this area! Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from Fire Chief Denney!

Obituary - Ervin "Mac" McCurdy

Ervin "Mac" McCurdy was born January 2, 1944, in Appleton City, Missouri to Zora Thompson McCurdy and Goldie McCurdy. Mac served three years in the United States Army in his youth. 

After his service ended, he met and married the love of his life, Patricia "Patty" Davis in 1975. When he married Patty he also accepted her three children. 

Together Mac and Patty had two children. Mac spent the majority of his life working to make sure that his wife and children were taken care of as much as they were loved. They were married for 50 years.

Mac enjoyed listening to music (as loud as he could turn it up), dancing, going to the casino with his wife, and spending time moseying in Branson. He spent many weekends at Club 83 and Goldies Bar dancing and enjoying life. One of Mac's favorite things to do was to visit swap meets and yard sales buying whatever he could get cheap! 

Mac was a chatterbox and loved to talk and tell stories to anyone who would listen. Mac spent 35 years as a welder and 12 years driving for the Amish communities. He loved driving more than all the jobs he worked. He gained many new friends, some who eventually turned into family.

Mac was preceded in death by his parents Zora and Goldie; his brother Buck; a grandson; granddaughter; and two great-grandsons. Mac is survived by Patricia M. McCurdy; his children, Terry J. Smith (Joe) of Taberville, Missouri; Clinton "Gene" E. Stanfield (Sherlyn) of Liberal, Missouri; Christopher L. McCurdy of St. Joseph, Missouri; Sherry L. Rector of Rich Hill, Missouri; 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

To his Amish friends and family, thank you for taking care of Mac when he wasn't at home with us. We appreciate everything you did for him.

Love history?

Mid America Live would like to introduce a new element to our web site- Podcasts by history buff Bob Ford. We also will be running his written articles in the printed News-Shopper at regular intervals, be watching for them. 

Here's an into to today's podcast:

Walter Cronkite was a newsman’s newsman. He became the most trusted man in America by being a pure reporter. From landing in a glider with the 101st Airborne behind enemy lines in Europe to being on the ground in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, he reported unfiltered what he saw. His subtle enthusiasm as the United States began to explore space pulled us all in. America relied on his word. Walter Cronkite personified what journalism was… and should be again. Join us as we look at his life, times and the news he faithfully covered... "and that's the way it is." Visit our Website at: https://www.bobfordshistory.com

Archie Football Championship Ring Ceremony set for March 6th

On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. will be the Ring Ceremony for the Archie High School 8-Man State Championship football team. The ceremony will be held in the Dome.

Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend! Wear your RED or State Championship gear.

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Connect Maintenance Scheduled

We want to make Connect, powered by Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, customers aware that this Tuesday, February 27 beginning at 11 p.m. CST, crews will be conducting scheduled maintenance for approximately 6 hours. 

This will affect Connect, powered by Osage Valley Electric, customers and we apologize in advance for the inconvenience. Services should resume their proper functions once the maintenance is complete.

Obituary - Elma Irene "Winkie" McClanahan

Elma Irene "Winkie" McClanahan was born October 17, 1933 in Roscoe, Missouri to Clarence Theodore and Gladys (Belisle) McClanahan. She was the sixth of twelve children. Winkie was just 11 when her father passed away after a yearlong illness. She attended and graduated from Schell City High School in the Class of 1951. She married (William) Franklin Smith on June 5, 1949 at her family home just outside of Schell City. 

To this union were born five children. Winkie and Franklin were life-long farmers in the area, raising cattle, pigs, horses, chickens, rabbits, row crops and hay. Winkie's mom taught her to play piano as a child. She used her talent for the Lord at the Schell City Christian Church, where she was a baptized member. She also had a talent for cooking, baking and decorating cakes for any occasion including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and more. She was also famous for her homemade hot rolls.

She played ladies fast-pitch softball with the church team until the age of 65 when the softball association was dissolved. She was a member of Belvoir Club, Christian Church Ladies Aid, Modern Mothers Club, 4-H Project Leader and Schell City High School Alumni Association.

Winkie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Franklin, of 52 years; her father and mother and step-father Raymond Meyer; brothers, Clint, Ray and Dave; sisters, June McClanahan and Viola (Sugie) Balthrope; 4 nephews and 2 Nieces. She is survived by her five children: Terry Smith and wife, Mary of Schell City; Kathie McWherter and husband, Ken of Noel, MO; Daryl Smith and wife, Janet of Claremore, OK; Diane Eslinger and husband, Rick of Schell City; Melissa Eiserer and husband, Hank of Carrollton, MO; eleven grandchildren: Mark Smith, Tereasa Gilmore, Krystal Fischer, Kasey McWherter, Zack Smith, Dustee Smith, David Eslinger, Danny Eslinger, Dana McCannon, Brant Eiserer and Brice Eiserer. 28 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. Winkie is also survived by two brothers Junior McClanahan and Gary McClanahan; four sisters Zena Mills, Noma Ralph, Nova Lackey and Sharon Goodman; and a host of nieces, nephews and many who adopted "Granny" as their own.

Winkie worked hard all her life, always enjoying her garden, orchard, pecan grove, farming and livestock, including chickens. She enjoyed fishing, dog paddling in a life jacket, water skiing, being outdoors on her porch swing, walking, being with family and church family, drinking coffee and eating with friends at the local restaurants. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and neighbor. She will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew her.

Memorials to Schell City Alumni Scholarship Fund or Show Me Christian Youth Home.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office warns of scam

Over the weekend, we received multiple reports that someone was calling, stating that they were a Detective from the Miami County Sheriff's Office and that they have a warrant for the persons arrest. 

The caller states that the bond is $5000 but will try to talk the person into paying whatever they can afford immediately on the phone.

Government Agencies, including the Miami County Sheriff's Office, will not call to take care of a warrant over the phone. If you ever are concerned that a phone call may be a scam, just hang up and call that office, business or individual back with the correct number to confirm the information.

Belton man seriously injured in motorcycle wreck near Harrisonville

On Sunday February 25th around 6:25 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies and Central Cass Fire Department  responded to a motorcycle accident on E. 231st Street east of Wheeler Road in rural Harrisonville.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2015 KTM Motorcycle driven by 32 year old Cody R. Ensor of Belton, Missouri lost control on the gravel roadway, driver was ejected from the motorcycle.

Mr. Ensor sustained serious injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

Ensor was cited with the following charges 1.) Driving while intoxicated 2.) No drivers license 3.) No Insurance 4.) No registration.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240095223

View arrest report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I484464A

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.