Lewd & Lascivious Arrest in Pittsburg Kansas

On Friday morning, May 3, 2024, at 7:39 a.m., law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department were dispatched to 522 S. Broadway St., in Pittsburg, for a report of a male suspect masturbating on the sidewalk outside of a business.

Upon arrival, officers observed 58-year-old Donald S. Pope, of Pittsburg, at the reporting location pulling up his pants. Mr. Pope was identified by the reporting party as the individual who was masturbating in public. 

Mr. Pope was taken into custody and searched pursuant to his arrest, at which time an item of suspected drug paraphernalia was located on his person.

Mr. Pope was charged with lewd and lascivious behavior and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mr. Pope was booked into the jail at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, where he is currently being held without bond.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

Archie High School 4-State Honor Band

"Bravo" to the following Archie High School Band members who performed with the 4-State Honor Band: Grace Dalton, Rose Alyea, Angi Wilhelmson & Jackson Martin
 

Appleton City High School Bright Future Friday

Senior, Trinity Wareham, is planning to stay local to Appleton City once she's done with school at ACHS. 

Trinity enjoys reading, spending time with her boyfriend, and caring for animals. 

She's keeping her options open and is currently exploring multiple employment opportunities. Congratulations, Trinity.

Morrison signs to play basketball at Avila University

We are excited to announce that Hume High School Senior Beriah Morrison has signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Avila University

We are thrilled about your next chapter and can't wait to see where it takes you! Congratulations, Beriah!

 

Something special coming next week

 NEXT WEEK will be an extra special edition of the printed News-Shopper as we will adding some features including an 8 page spread highlighting local high school seniors. We will be doing a bulk mailing to everyone in zip code 64730 as well as extra copies on news stands.

Enjoy, and thank you for your support!

Code 1 Wellness receives $20,000 grant from CFO, Coover Foundation

Code 1 Wellness received a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation and Commerce Trust, on April 30. The grant will allow the nonprofit to create the Rural Unity Initiative, a collaboration with Bates County Memorial Hospital that will close the gap in mental health services for rural communities in Cass, Bates and Henry counties.

“We are growing by the day, and are so thankful for this grant,” says Dawn Pruett with Code 1 Wellness. “It will not only help pay salaries but buy laptops we need for counselors out in the field, and things of that sort as we keep growing. We are so thankful for this.”

A total of $220,000 was granted to 14 nonprofits through the Coover Regional Vibrant Communities Grant Program to address the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation by creating meaningful ways to connect people with their communities. For a complete list of recipients, go to cfozarks.org/coover24.

“We’re grateful to fund these grants that will bring residents of rural communities closer together,” said Jill Reynolds, senior vice president at Commerce Trust and chair of the Coover Foundation grant selection committee. “We congratulate these agencies for their innovative approaches to building community.”

Julia Dorothy Coover, a 30-year Commerce employee, founded the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation in 1992 to honor her husband’s memory. The private foundation, managed by Commerce Trust, has funded about $8 million in grants to benefit rural communities across the CFO’s service area since the partnership began in 2001. Earlier in April, the Coover Foundation, Commerce Trust and the CFO granted $80,000 to 18 rural school districts in the Coover/Rural Schools Partnership Grant Program.

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is the region’s largest public charitable foundation serving donors, nonprofit partners and more than 50 regional affiliate foundations — including the Truman Lake Community Foundation — with assets totaling $427 million as of June 30, 2023. The CFO’s mission is to improve the quality of life for everyone in central and southern Missouri through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.

from left to right: Winter Kinne, Dawn Pruett, Heather Haddad, Jill Reynolds

Obituary - Marie Ellen Hargrove

Marie Ellen Hargrove, 93, of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Marie was born, December 29, 1930, in Helena, Montana to Cliff and Katie (Schuele) Nettleton. During Marie's childhood the family lived on a ranch outside of Helena until 1945 when they purchased a ranch in Canyon Creek, Montana. Marie graduated from Helena High School in 1948. 

Upon graduation she worked at Western Life Insurance Company in Helena. Marie met a young handsome cowboy at the Country Dance in Clancy, Montana, John F. (Jack) Hargrove and married him on July 9, 1949, where they resided in the Helena Valley. They started their family in 1950, Marie was very active in 4H with her kids and enjoyed being home with them. She always had many animals including horses and bum lambs around the place. The house was always full of neighborhood kids, along with nieces and nephews.

Jack and Marie owned and operated J&M Auction Company until Jack's death. In 2004, Marie moved to Pleasanton, Kansas to be closer to her daughter and son and eventually the other siblings followed. She was very happy in Kansas and had a new home and brought horses and cat (Stubby) from Montana.

She loved her flowers and helping her daughter and son-in-law on the ranch taking care of horses, feeding cows, mowing pastures and running errands for the business. She was affectionately call "Ranch Manager". She spent a lot of time with her kids and grandkids going to lunches, basketball/football games and many youth rodeos. Living her life to the fullest and never acting her age. She was a huge part of her kid's life. 

She was loved very very much by her kids and special friends. She is survived by her daughters and Son-in-Law: Sherri & Greg Gentry of Pleasanton, Kansas; Karen Webb of Pleasanton, Kansas; Daughter-in-Law: Kym Hargrove of Pleasanton, Kansas; Grandchildren: Connor(Cheyenne) Gentry; Jack (Kara) Hargrove; Michelle Johnson; Bryon Hargrove and Jeff Hargrove. Sisters and Brothers: Madeline Songer, Elmer (Ruth) Nettleton, Jay (Barb) Nettleton, several nieces and nephews and many other family members and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, John Frank (Jack) Hargrove in 1981. Sons: John Allen Hargrove and Melvin Edward Hargrove; Parents: Cliff & Katie Nettleton. Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home 816 Main St. Pleasanton, Kansas. 

The family will receive friends from 12 pm until the time of service. Reception to follow at: Mound City First Baptist Church 8424 Paine Road Mound City, Kansas. The family suggest memorial contributions to: Alwaysandfurever.org or Rainbowmeadows-ranch.com Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Better check those lottery tickets!

Check your tickets! A Powerball ticket with Power Play resulted in a $100,000 in Wednesday’s drawing. 

The lucky ticket was sold at Rush Hour 2, 1101 E. 171st St. in Belton, resulted in a $100,000 prize.