New lettering looking good at Ellett Memorial Hospital

Our new lettering on the front of the building looks great!! Thank you Zach with Borland Metalworks! The powder coating was done by Noble Machine & Manufacturing.

We appreciate the talent and hard work both of these local companies put into this project! Make sure you drive by and take a look!

- Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City Missouri 

 

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Arrested made after police pursuit in Cass County

On Wednesday June 26th around 1 a.m. Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the area north of Harrisonville city limits to assist the Harrisonville Missouri Police Department with a vehicle pursuit.

The driver, traveling at slow speeds, continued going northbound in the southbound lanes of I-49.

A Cass County deputy coordinated the closure of southbound lanes with additional deputies and officers allowing them to grapple the suspect’s vehicle near E 241 St. in Peculiar.

Harrisonville Police took the driver into custody at the scene and will be investigating further.

"Cooperation between agencies was crucial in safely stopping a wrong-way driver. By sharing information, coordinating responses, and using resources such as the Grappler, law enforcement can effectively manage these dangerous situations and protect the public from potential harm," said Cass County Sheriff Jeff Weber.

Obituary - Estella Louise Colson

Estella Louise Colson, daughter of Richard William and Myrtle Marie (Smith) Colson was born on December 19, 1938, in St. Clair Co. near Taberville, MO. She departed this life at Rock Island Village in Eldon, MO on June 20, 2024, at the age Estella Louise Colson, daughter of Richard William and Myrtle Marie (Smith) Colson was born on December 19, 1938, in St. Clair Co. near Taberville, MO. She departed this life at Rock Island Village in Eldon, MO on June 20, 2024, at the age of 86 years.

She lived her younger years near Appleton City, MO, graduating from Appleton City High School and married her High School sweetheart, Bobby Gene Allinson on November 21, 1956, in the Methodist Church in Appleton City, MO. Their union was blessed with two children Richard Darren Allinson and Curtis Craig Allinson.

The early years of her marriage were spent in Washington DC, where she worked for the FBI as a secretary and Bob worked for the FBI as a fingerprint technician. After returning to Missouri, she spent several years living in various locations, as Bob established his career as a Highway Patrolman. Finally, Bob received a permanent post in Macon, MO and there they raised their boys.

In Macon she had a full life as a mother of two energetic boys, and the wife of an active patrolman. She worked at the Macon Atlanta Bank, was a member of the First Christian Church and a lifetime Beta Sigma Phi member. During their time together in Macon Louise and Bob had many adventures with family and friends, the stories were numerous and colorful. Louise was a gifted quilter and had a flair for decorating. She always enjoyed her yearly trips to Paducah, KY to the quilt shows and HGTV was big on her TV viewing list.

Upon their retirement in September of 1992 a dream was fulfilled, and Louise and Bob moved to Laurie, MO and bought a house on the Lake.

In life joy and sadness coexist and tragically in November of 1993 Louise lost the love of her life in an accident. As Louise had learned in life, she picked the pieces up and went on.

Louise continued the square-dancing club that her and Bob had joined and met new friends. A new companion came into her life, Harold Bailey. They found they shared interests in travel, square dancing and family and on December 3, 1997, were united in marriage starting a second chapter for Louise. They enjoyed traveling in their motor home, spending winters in Texas and traveling around to square dancing competitions with friends. Harold passed from Louise's life in November of 2006.

Louise resided the remainder of her years in Laurie, MO near family and friends still enjoying square dancing and travel until moving into the Rock Island Retirement Village in Eldon, MO in March of 2021.

Preceding Louise in death were her parents, husband and father of her children, Bob Allinson and husband Harold Bailey.

Survivors include her sons Richard Darren Allinson (Alice), Curtis Craig Allinson (Connie); her grandchildren Samantha Allinson Dunn (Matt), Trevor Allinson (Letizia),

Paige Allinson Wells (Brian), Kyle Allinson (Kayla) and Kristen Allinson Quintana (Tommy); 12 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law Gerald Allinson and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held at the Appleton City Cemetery at interment, with no visitation or viewing.

Tentative Graveside Service is scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, Missouri.

Public service announcement from Countywide Disposal

Friendly reminder: Your bill is due July 1st.

Don’t forget to go online and make your payment, send checks in or call our office to process payment.

If you’re on auto pay, it will automatically withdraw on July 1st
660-679-0717

Thank you Countywide Disposal! 

Stolen vehicle from Harrisonville Car Mart

On 6/26/24, at about 1420 hours, a gray in color 2016 Ford F-150 (pictured below) was stolen from Car Mart in town. The suspects were seen driving a red Moped and going to several business on 291 Highway prior to stealing the truck at Car Mart. 

The male and female suspects are also pictured below. We know that the pictures are not the best quality, but they are the best we were able to obtain. 

If you know who the suspects are or you know where the stolen vehicle is now, please call the Harrisonville Police Department at 816-380-8940.

****UPDATE!
Thanks to the help of the community, the male and female suspects have been identified. The female is in custody awaiting formal charges. The male suspect has not been located. We cannot release the suspects’ information until formal charges are filed. The vehicle was Recovered and returned to the owner.

Robbery at Ducky's Gas Station in Harrisonville

On 6/27/24, at about 0135 hours, Officers at the Harrisonville Police Department were dispatched to Ducky’s on East Mechanic Street for an alarm. On scene, Officers determined that two suspects forced entry into the business and stole several items. 

On scene Officers determined that one of the suspects cut their right hand on the broken glass and left a blood trail away from the building, suggesting they left the area on foot. The two suspects were wearing face coverings but no gloves. 

Officers believe, based on the camera footage and items taken, that the two suspects are dark complected teenage male subjects. We know the quality of the pictures aren't the best. If you have any information about this case, please call us at 816-380-8940.

Obituary - Gregory Reedy

Gregory Dale Reedy, 73, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Greg was born April 11, 1951 in Nevada to Edward Jay and Betty Lou (Smith) Reedy. He married Kathleen Brown and from this marriage three children were born.

Greg was raised on a dairy farm in El Dorado Springs. He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School Class of 1969. Greg was a truck driver for most of his life. For the past 20 years he has resided in Nevada.

Survivors include his children, April Messer (Jason), Holland, MI, Jeff Reedy (Balynda Culbertson), Seneca, MO, and Jacque Cerny, Nevada, MO; numerous grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren; and a brother, Joe Reedy, Tiawan. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Edward Halcan; a daughter-in-law, Denice Reed; and a son-in-law, Chris Cerny.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Sheldon Baptist Church in Sheldon, MO with Rev. Jerod Lamb officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00-2:00p.m. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Dederick, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.