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Endangered Silver Advisory - Benton County Sheriff's Office - John Grant

State of Missouri Endangered SILVER Advisory...

The Benton County Sheriff's Office has issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult that occurred at 31535 Highway 83, Warsaw, MO at 3:00 p.m. on 06/09/2024.

The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is:

John Grant, a white, male, age 82, hgt 5'8", 140 lbs, gray hair, blue eyes. Unique characteristics: Left leg limp

Diagnosed Medical Condition(s): Dementia and diabetes

Vehicle Information:
Black 2012 Ford Fusion bearing MO, ZE3G1E

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Silver Person incident:

Grant left his hotel advising he was heading to the family farm in southwest Missouri. He only had a quarter tank of gas in his vehicle, and he left his wallet and other belongings at the hotel. Possibly heading to ACDC Farms in Lamar or Liberal, MO.

Anyone seeing the missing person, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Benton County Sheriff's Office at (660) 438-9555.

Update: Mr. Grant was located safe.

Clinton man seriously injured in Bates County crash

On Sunday June 9th around 8:25 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and the Rich Hill Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident on B Highway and CR SE 1485 Road around 3 miles east of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 40 year old Michael C. Jackson of Clinton, Missouri cross the centerline and traveling off the left side of the roadway then striking several trees.

Mr. Jackson sustained serious injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240289661

Photo courtesy of the Rich Hill Fire Department

New police officer welcomed in Clinton

Welcome POLICE OFFICER Nathanial Cothern! Officer Cothern has been with the Clinton Police Department since December 2023. Last night Officer Cothern graduated the UCM Police Academy and will start his road position on Monday morning. Picture left to right are Officer Carl Hysom, Officer Nathanial Cothern, and Captain John Scott.

Updated Obituary - Jacob Britton Whiteside

Jacob Britton Whiteside age 41, departed this life on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 in Butler, Missouri. His life was centered in Archie, Missouri. Jake was born March 31st,1983, the first son of Leslie and Jennie Whiteside. Jake’s childhood was filled with energy, creativity, and a love of nature. He had a passion for fishing, dancing, and tearing stuff up to see how it worked. 

He attended Archie High School and Building Trades at Cass Career Center. He graduated in 2002 and was given a national recognition award for his service to others. Jake grew up in Cub and Boy Scouts and pulled the rest of the family into a Scouting life. 

He earned his Eagle Scout in 2000 and was well known in the Scouting District for his creative problem solving. This ability affected his career choice, and after attaining many skills, he formed his own business “Whiteside Remodeling” which he maintained for 11 years, and later became a journeyman carpenter.

Jake had a strong desire to “help others at all times”. He was outgoing, sensitive, and was not afraid to jump in and help anyone. He was a team leader in “New York Says Thank You” which was founded after 9-11. This foundation was formed to help people in need and rebuild after tornado/disaster areas across the nation. He also helped rebuild after the Joplin tornado.

Jacob leaves his children, Britton, 18, and Alison, 9, his parents, his brother Jim and wife Jamie and their children Willow, Laurel, Briar, Eden, and Clay, two aunts, Ina Gibbons and Diane Whiteside, cousins, his significant other, Cheryl (C. J.) Vunovich and her children Colby and Abby, and a host of friends from all over the country.

There will be a celebration of life visitation held at the Archie, MO United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m.

A trust fund for Jake’s children is being established and those who wish, can donate at the visitation or make donations payable to Jennie Whiteside 506 W. Ash St., Archie, MO 64725

New ALDI Store coming to Clinton

ALDI is bringing a new store to Clinton. The new location will be approximately 12,000 sq feet of retail space and will increase the size of their parking lot to hold nearly 100 vehicles. 

ALDI promises an environmentally friendly store with bigger aisles and ample refrigeration to accommodate an expanded and newer fresh and convenient food selection. 

According to Skyler Jones, Vice President of the Olathe division of ALDIs, the new location is expected to open this fall and is near to current ALDI location in Clinton.

Traffic Alert: Crash on 7 Highway in Cass County

Southbound 7 Highway at Kircher Rd. is closed due to a motor vehicle accident with minor injuries reported. Please avoid the area if at all possible.

Two arrested in Cedar County

According to two complaints filed with the Circuit Court of Cedar County Mathew Richards of El Dorado Springs, MO and Christopher Hon of Osceola, MO were each charged with the class D felony of Stealing and the class E felony of Property Damage 1st Degree for what appears to be the same incident.

According to the complaints, Richards and Hon allegedly stole a 20-foot racing trailer and purposefully caused damage to the axles.

According to two Warrants for Arrest, Hon and Richards were both placed on a $20,000 cash-only bond.

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.