Monday, September 16, 2024
Asphalt Overlay Project starting today in Harrisonville
This work is part of the City’s annual Asphalt Overlay project, to improve roadway infrastructure throughout the community.
A portion of these streets will use a flagging operation to pass vehicles through during the project. If you are able to avoid these streets during the project, please do so. If not, please slow down, avoid distractions and use extreme caution when driving near work crews.
A map of the streets involved in the project is pictured here. A key to the numbers on the map is below.
1. E Wall Street from Lexington Street to N King Avenue
2. Eavey Circle
3. Chestnut Street from Lexington to Bradley Avenue
4. Forest Street from Lexington to Bradley
5. Cass Street
6. Locust Street from Industrial Boulevard to the railroad tracks.
2024 Week 4 Missouri State High School Football Preview
If your looking to watch some local high school football action in the area this Friday you can check out the games below:
Photo courtesy of the Adrian News Leader
September 20th:
Adrian (2-1) at Midway (2-1)
Appleton City (2-1) at Rich Hill (1-2)
Belton (1-2) at Grandview (0-3)
Blue Springs South (2-1) at Ray-Pec (0-3)
Clinton (0-3) at Pleasant Hill (1-2)
Crest Ridge (0-3) at Cole Camp (0-3)
Drexel (1-2) at Jasper (1-2)
Harrisonville (2-1) at Warrensburg (3-0)
Lamar (3-0) at Cassville (1-2)
Lincoln (2-1) at Holden (1-2)
Lockwood (2-1) at Greenfield (2-1)
Nevada (2-1) at McDonald County (0-3)
Osceola (1-2) at Archie (3-0)
Sarcoxie (2-1) at Stockton (2-1)
Sherwood (2-1) at Warsaw (3-0)
St. Mary's Academy (Kansas) (1-2) at Butler (1-2)
Versailles (1-2) at El Dorado Springs (2-1)
Windsor (3-0) at Tipton (2-1)
Harrisonville High School Homecoming 2024 activities
Harrisonville High School Homecoming 2024 activities are taking place next week, Sept. 23-27. The theme for this year’s event is “Road Trip - All Roads Lead Us Home.”
Students throughout the district will be participating in spirit week. Spirit days include: Monday, PJ Day; Tuesday, Favorite Team; Wednesday, Camping/Hiking; and Thursday, Hawaiian. Harrisonville residents and businesses are invited to participate in the traditional Blue & White Day on Friday.
The annual Homecoming Parade will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 27. The parade route will start at the east entrance of the City Park, and then travel south on Bradley. It then will turn west on Pearl Street passing by the north side of the square. This is where the judges will be placed. It will then turn north on North Independence and travel to Ash then back into the park on Ash. Registration is still open - https://forms.gle/8RV1Qg8GE5tWg1DX8.
Candidates for Homecoming royalty include FRONT ROW: Audrey Coffey, Ava Little, Jaeli Mitchell, Audri Craig, Kayleigh Norris, and LeAine Caruthers; and BACK ROW: Luke DeVenney, Tryin Samples, Adysen Eng, Simon Claxton, Brandon Phillips, and Nate Reynolds. The coronation of the King and Queen will take place before the football game at approximately 6:30 p.m. The Wildcats play Cassville at 7 p.m.
The Wildcat football team will host their annual Wildcat Football Hall of Fame induction prior to the football game at approximately 6 p.m. 2024 inductees include Donnie MacLeod, Lloyd Hanson, Dustin Young, and Volney Ashford.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Obituary - Richard Rex Vaughn
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A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or the Butler Senior Center Meals on Wheels. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
He was born on September 7, 1939 in Newkirk, OK, the son of Samuel O. Vaughn Sr. and Mary M. Copple Vaughn.
Richard was a dedicated family man, Navy veteran, and accomplished businessman, who passed away leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and love for his people and community.
Born and raised on a family farm near Elk City, Kansas, Richard developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for farm life. He attended elementary school in Fairview, near Newkirk, and graduated from Elk City High School in 1957. Despite facing the challenge of contracting polio as a child, his determination and resilience were evident throughout his life.
He was born on September 7, 1939 in Newkirk, OK, the son of Samuel O. Vaughn Sr. and Mary M. Copple Vaughn.
Richard was a dedicated family man, Navy veteran, and accomplished businessman, who passed away leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and love for his people and community.
Born and raised on a family farm near Elk City, Kansas, Richard developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for farm life. He attended elementary school in Fairview, near Newkirk, and graduated from Elk City High School in 1957. Despite facing the challenge of contracting polio as a child, his determination and resilience were evident throughout his life.
After high school, Richard followed in his brother Tom's footsteps and proudly served in the Navy. Richard then furthered his business knowledge by attending Coffeyville Junior College in Kansas and Retail Lumber School at Missouri University. He briefly worked at Boeing Aviation in Wichita before beginning his career with Cains Coffee Company as a representative in Wichita. After a year, he transitioned to the lumber industry with the Caney Lumber Company and eventually became the manager of the Golden City branch of Bolivar Lumber Company in 1961.
In 1977, Richard’s dedication and leadership led him to found Vaughn’s Price Rite Lumber and Crating Appleton City, where his efforts were recognized with a National Dealer Award, reflecting his entrepreneurial spirit and hard work. He spread the business to Butler in 1983, and opened another branch.
Among the above successes, he created a patent for spools purchased by 3M, partnered with Gerald Cross from Appleton City to open Cross Motors, and found a passion for flying by earning his pilot’s license in the late 1970’s. He partnered with 3 friends (Roger Schooley, Bill Alexander, & Edith Lambert) to purchase an airplane to influence his interest of aviation.
Richard was a valued member of the community, actively participating in the Golden City Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He was admired for his generosity, dedication, and commitment to those around him.
He cherished spending time on his family farm near Elk City, where he enjoyed the peacefulness of country life and caring for his animals. Richard loved Sunday dinners with his family, taking long country drives, and collecting antique automobiles, always finding joy in life’s simple pleasures.
He shared a deep bond with his beloved significant other, Robin, and their blended family of children and grandchildren, whom he adored until his final days.
Richard’s energy, dedication, and love for life will continue to inspire those who knew him. His legacy lives on through the family he cherished, his contributions to the community, and the many lives he touched along the way.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Kimberly Vaughn-Lovelle, parents Samuel and Mary Vaughn, brothers Thomas and Samuel Vaughn Jr., and sister Ruth Louise. Survivors include Robin Timme Thurman of the home, Tim Vaugh of Elk City, MO; Wayne Vaughn (Karen) of Elk City, MO; David (Nicole) Thurman of Adrian, MO; Levi (Samantha) of Great Falls, MT; Gib (Nicole) Thurman of Emporia, KS; Brooke (Dylan) Ebert of St. Louis, MO; Son-in-law Nate Lovelle of Broken Arrow, 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Arrest made in Lamar
Last night, 09/14/24 at 10:30pm, Lamar Police Officers responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle parked at Wal-Mart. An alert employee called after noticing a vehicle parked, with a bag covering the license plate.
David L. Taylor, 48 of Springfield Mo has been formally charged through the Barton County Prosecutor’s Office with Stealing and Attempt to Deliver a Controlled Substance. He is currently being held in the Barton County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bond.
Sara J. Brown, 44 of Pleasant Hill Mo has been formally charged through the Barton County Prosecutor’s Office with Stealing. She is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bond.
This incident was investigated by Ofc. Hanna McKinley with assistance from Sgt. Oliver Cornell. The Lamar Police Department also received assistance from the Barton County Sheriff’s Office.
As is the case in all arrests, charges are based on probable cause and all persons are considered innocent until or unless proven guilty in court.
The Lamar Police Department encourages everyone to report suspicious activity, as in this case, an alert caller was responsible for the police being in the right place to stop a crime as it occurred.
A few moments after offices arrived, a male and female exited Wal-Mart through the side fire escape doors, which set off the fire alarm. The couple were pushing a shopping cart of merchandise and running toward the reported suspicious vehicle.
The officers were able to detain the couple and quickly found that the items in the cart had not been paid for. Officers also located a substance believed to be methamphetamine on the male. A further search located other drug paraphernalia items.
David L. Taylor, 48 of Springfield Mo has been formally charged through the Barton County Prosecutor’s Office with Stealing and Attempt to Deliver a Controlled Substance. He is currently being held in the Barton County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bond.
Sara J. Brown, 44 of Pleasant Hill Mo has been formally charged through the Barton County Prosecutor’s Office with Stealing. She is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bond.
This incident was investigated by Ofc. Hanna McKinley with assistance from Sgt. Oliver Cornell. The Lamar Police Department also received assistance from the Barton County Sheriff’s Office.
As is the case in all arrests, charges are based on probable cause and all persons are considered innocent until or unless proven guilty in court.
The Lamar Police Department encourages everyone to report suspicious activity, as in this case, an alert caller was responsible for the police being in the right place to stop a crime as it occurred.
Nevada teen escapes serious injury in Vernon County Crash
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the west bound 2008 Pontiac G6 driven by a 17 year old juvenile of Nevada, Missouri traveled off of the roadway in a curve, travelled into a private drive, and struck two parked cars.
The juvenile sustained minor injuries and was transported to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.
View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240473153
Nevada man killed in St. Clair County accident
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the east bound 2006 Chrysler Town and Country driven by a 23 year old James A. Moyers of Oak Grove, Missouri had an equipment failure, crossed the center of the roadway, and struck a west bound 2002 Harley Davidson driven by a 63 year old Jesse E. Murray of Nevada, Missouri, after the crash the bike traveled off the roadway, and struck a fence. Mr. Murray was ejected upon impact.
Three people were injured in this accident. Mr. Moyers sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri for treatment.
A 12 year old juvenile occupant of Weaubleau, Missouri sustained minor injuries and transported to Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri. Mr. Murray was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola, Missouri.
This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 76th fatality of the year 2024. Next of kin has been notified. Next of kin notified
View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240472933
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