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| We would like to congratulate Ben Francis on his promotion from Sergeant to Lieutenant with the El Dorado Springs Police Department today. - Photo Submitted |
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Congratulations Lieutenant Francis
Stolen vehicle from St. Clair County
The St.Clair County Sheriffs Office is attempting to locate a stolen 2003 silver in color Dodge truck with a flat bed that was stolen this evening around 8pm from Lakeland School which is located off of Missouri 13 Highway in rural St.Clair County.The vehicle has a Missouri License Plate number of 2PY-766 and the direction of travel is unknown.
If you see this vehicle please contact the St. Clair County Sheriffs Office at (417) 646-7704.
Copyright Mid America Live News
Thank you for the water donation
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| Photo Courtesy of Captain Greene |
If you are in need of water, please stop by the Fire Station or contact a Fire Department member and We'll be more than happy to get you some.
Mid America Live will continue to update with the water situation in Drexel when updates are made available to us.
Courtesy of the Drexel Fire Department
Job Opening In Adrian
Must be able to perform assigned work as outlined with efficiency and accuracy with little Supervision and keep work area neat, clean and organized.
Please provide previous employment and references Hourly Wages are based on your experience
Kindness goes along way
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| Clay Radford and Sheriff Oberkrom |
The Essers are both employed with the Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your kindness and help. It is very much appreciated!
Henry County Sheriffs Office searching for non compliant sex offender
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| Adam Wesley Johnson |
If so, contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office as Mr. Johnson is a non-compliant registered sex offender.
If you know the whereabouts of this man please call 660-885-5587.
Harrisonville Wildcat set to play Indoor Football in Omaha
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| Harrionville Wildcat Alex Bartlett has signed to play for the Omaha Beef of the Central Indoor Football League for the 2017 season. Congratulations Alex! Best of luck to you! |
Former Bates County man indicted on Illegal Firearms and Explosives
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| Caleb Ayers |
Caleb M. Ayers, 29, of Garden City, was charged in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo.
Today’s indictment alleges that Ayers, a convicted felon, was in possession of a firearm and explosives on May 14, 2016. Ayers allegedly possessed a Smith and Wesson .45-caliber semi-automatic handgun and two pipe bombs.
One of the pipe bombs is described in the indictment as an approximately 12-gram carbon dioxide cartridge filled with a quantity of explosive powder, with a functional green pyrotechnic fuse protruding from its opening and Zinc-coated steel balls (measuring approximately 0.174 inches in diameter) glued to the cartridge with yellow epoxy-type adhesive. The second pipe bomb is described in the indictment as a length of white PVC pipe, approximately 3/4 of inch in diameter, sealed with white PVC end caps attached at each end. The PVC pipe contained a quantity of explosive powder and there was lead shot of at least two sizes, No. 8 and No. 9, glued to the exterior of the pipe with a yellow adhesive.
Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or explosives. Ayers has prior felony convictions for possessing methamphetamine and resisting arrest. Mr. Ayers is also charged with one count of possessing unregistered destructive devices.
Mr. Ayers was originally arrested when law enforcement officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Hawthorne Bank in Drexel, Mo. When officers arrived, Ayers was sleeping in the driver’s seat of a GMC utility truck, which was running. The loaded pistol was lying on top of the center console. After Ayers was awakened, an officer searched the vehicle and found the explosive devices in a plastic box in the rear seat.
Dickinson cautioned that the charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Trey Alford. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Cass County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department.
Schell-Osage Conservation Area Open House
MDC held an open house Jan. 26 at the Schell-Osage Conservation Area near Schell City in Vernon County. Attendees talked with MDC staff about the area’s wetlands, fishing lakes, and wildlife habitat. MDC is updating a 10-year plan for the area and is considering possible improvements.
Comments were accepted from attendees about the area. The public is also invited to share ideas online now through Feb. 15 at http://mdc.mo.gov/areaplans. -- Joe@MDC
Spring soccer signups at Butler Pizza Hut party room
Spring soccer signups at Butler Pizza Hut party room:
February 10, 6p-8p
February 11, 11:30a-2p
February 17, 6p-8p
February 18, 11:30a-2p
February 11, 11:30a-2p
February 17, 6p-8p
February 18, 11:30a-2p
Ages: 4 years old (as of Aug 1, 2016)-12th grade.
Cost: $45
Cost: $45
Obituary - Demetrius Anthony Hayden
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| Demetrius Anthony Hayden |
Demetrius was born Tuesday, September 10, 1991 to Michael Edward and Klysta LaNell ‘Schriever’ Hayden in California. He graduated from high school and attended Kansas City Community College for two years.
Demetrius died as the result of a vehicle/pedestrian accident on US 50, around three-tenths of a mile west of PCA Road.
Survivors include his father, Michael Edward Hayden, II; his step-father, Scott Breashers; his brother, Michael Edward Hayden, III and girlfriend, Misty Yoss; his nephew, Elias Anthony Hayden; his grandparents, Robert and Lenora Carver, Diane Vaughn and Michael Edward Hayden, Sr.; his girlfriend, Camry Buckingham; several cousins, other family and friends.
Preceding him in death was his mother, Klysta LaNell Breashers.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Demetrius Hayden Memorial Fund and may be left in care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2nd St., Clinton, MO 64735.
Storm Siren Test Tomorrow In Butler
The City of Butler will conduct a test of the Outdoor Warning Sirens through out the city tomorrow Wednesday February 1st starting at 10am.Copyright Mid America Live
Butler Municipal Court Disposition for January 20, 2017
Debra A. Hopkins, Judge
Trish Thomas, Court Administrator
January 20, 2017
W- Warrant Issued
City of Butler v.
Zachariah Aldridge No valid drivers license GP $125 ic
Zachariah Aldridge Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
David W. Allen Stealing GP $300 + cc
David W. Allen Possession of Marijuana GP $100 + cc
Alexia Anthony No proof of insurance GP $100 + cc
Alexia Anthony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia GP $150 + cc
John J. Beeman Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Brandon Boch Domestic Assault W
Leslie Boyles Domestic Assault W
Ian Bridges No valid drivers license W
Kelvin Brown Disorderly Conduct GP $150 + cc
Kathie Burch Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Alyssa Call Disorderly Conduct W
Mikeral Carter Domestic Assault GP $175 + cc
Lesly Casto Domestic Assault GP SIS; 1 YR PB; PAY CC; NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM
Ted J. Coffman Seat Belt GP $10
James Crust Animal neglect FNG Found not guilty at trial
James Crust Fail to license Animal x2 FG Found guilty at trial; fined $50 per animal not licensed; pay cc
Darrell Dains Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Diana Daniels Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Dwight Darr Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Christopher Dodson Fail to keep righ t GP $125 + cc
Christopher Dodson No proof of insurance GP SIS; 6 months pb; keep insurance in place; pay cc
Christine Douty Animal neglect GP $100 + cc
Christine Douty Property Damage GP $150 + cc
Samantha Embrey No proof of insurance W
Jeremy Fisher Possession of Drug Paraphernalia W
Jeremy Fisher Stealing W
Kendall Foster Too many animals W
Robert Gabriel Driving while suspended W
Alyson P. Garcia Defective Equipment GP $200 ic
Barbara Gentry Fail to register motor vehicle GP $75 ic
Barbara Gentry Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 + cc
Jayson Gillette Eluding Police Officer W
Carl Goodman No drivers license on person GP $100 ic
Heather Gregory Possession of Marijuana W
Mathew Heavener Driving while revoked W
Mathew Heavener Driving while suspended W
Taylor Heffernon Public Nuisance GP $150 + cc
Anna Hobbs Possession of Marijuana W
Donald Hogan Disorderly Conduct GP 7 days jail + cc
Joyce Itzen Driving while suspended GP $150 + cc
Joyce Itzen Fail to register motor vehicle GP $50 ic
Joyce Itzen No proof of insurance GP $75 ic
Jeffrey King Driving while suspended GP $175 + cc
Jeffrey King No proof of insurance GP $100 + cc
Michael Kohler DWI GP $100 + cc; 2 days in jail; pay inmate bill
Michael Kohler No valid drivers license GP $150 + cc
Cody Lame Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
James Lawrence Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Trent Lewis Domestic Assault GP 10 days jail - credit for time served; pay cc
Sean Martin Driving while suspended GP $175 + cc
Sean Martin No proof of insurance GP $100 + cc
Maureen McBrien Obstructing and Officer GP $150 + cc
Maureen McBrien Possession of Drug Paraphernalia GP $150 ic
Maureen McBrien Possession of Marijuana GP $200 + cc
Alexandra McLain No valid drivers license GP $100 ic
Logan Miller Defective Equipment GP $75 ic
Timothy Mooney Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Donna Moreland Speeding GP $100 + cc
Donna Moreland Seat Belt GP $10
Blake Morris Possession of Drug Paraphernalia GP $200 + cc
Dale Murray Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Jeremy Nash Fail to keep right GP $125 + cc
Kimberly A. Nash Speeding GP $125 ic
Sean O'Riley Trespassing W
Cindy Owens Trespassing GP $75 + cc
Cindy Owens Stealing GP SIS; 6 months pb; no further police contact; pay cc
Laure Perkins Stealing GP SIS; 1 yr pb; pay cc; no contact with law enforcement
Laure Perkins Public Nuisance GP $50 ic
Laure Perkins Public Nuisance GP $100 ic
Dakota Plumb Fail to register motor vehicle W
Dakota Plumb No proof of insurance W
Martha Ramsey DWI W
Charles O. Reece Defective Equipment GP $225 ic
Krystal Ross Minor in possession GP $100 + cc
Tiffini Santana Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Steven J. Schaitel Defective Equipment GP $75 ic
Ernest Schmidt No proof of insurance GP 3 days jail - credit for time served; pay cc
John H Schmidt Obstructing and Officer GP $250 + cc
John H Schmidt Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 + cc
John H Schmidt Animal at large GP $75 + cc
Jennifer Shull Animal at large W
Emilie Slover Driving while suspended W
Crystal Stewart Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Matthew Still Fail to stop at stop sign/traffic light GP $115 ic
Joshua Stites Wrong way on a one way street GP $125 + cc
Kristina Swanson Stealing W
Joseph W. Tabaus Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Travis Tate No valid drivers license GP $100 + cc
John Taylor No proof of insurance GP $125 + cc
Darrin Utter Littering GP $250
Darrin Utter Littering GP $250
Darren Venneman Driving while revokes GP 30 days jail - credit for time served; run concurrent with all charges; cc
Darren Venneman Trespassing GP 30 days jail - credit for time served; run concurrent with all charges; cc
Darren Venneman Stealing GP 30 days jail - credit for time served; run concurrent with all charges; cc
Darren Venneman Resisting Arrest GP 30 days jail - credit for time served; run concurrent with all charges; cc
Darren Venneman Possession of Marijuana GP 30 days jail - credit for time served; run concurrent with all charges; cc
Darren Venneman Possession of Drug Paraphernalia GP 30 days jail - credit for time served; run concurrent with all charges; cc
Darren Venneman Open Container GP 30 days jail - credit for time served; run concurrent with all charges; cc
Darren Venneman Possession of stolen property GP 30 days jail - credit for time served; run concurrent with all charges; cc
Dylan Warren Fail to register motor vehicle W
Anthony Winfrey Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
James Winkel Driving while suspended W
James Winkel Seat Belt W
Tiffany Wisdom/Phillips Domestic Assault W
Kevin Yettaw Expired Drivers License GP $125 ic
Clayton York Seat Belt W
Obituary - Patrick “Pat” Donald Bowden
The Rosary will be recited at 9:00 am and visitation will follow until Mass begins at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to Serenity Hospice or VFW Post 1935. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com
Pat was born August 23, 1933 in Hannibal, Missouri to Raymond and Elma Rader Bowden, where he was one of 10 children. In Kirksville, Missouri on May 28, 1960, he was united in marriage to Jane Thomas.
Pat entered the Marine Corp in 1953 where he received a USAFI Certificate and served overseas in the Korean War. He graduated from Northeast Missouri State University with a B.S. in Education. He taught in several school districts in Northeast Missouri (New Cambria, Knox County, Lewis County and Macon). Pat drove many school busses as well as an 18-wheeler truck for a portion of his life. Before retiring, he worked for Tan-Tara Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Survivors include his wife, Jane, one daughter, Jacqueline K. (Jackie) Coop and her husband, Jeff, of Peculiar, Missouri and one son, David Patrick Bowden and his wife, Raelene of Spring Hill, Kansas; four grandchildren: Ryan Coop, Lemoore, California, Austin Coop, Kansas City, Missouri, Haley Bowden and Libby Bowden both of Spring Hill, Kansas; and one step grandchild, Ramzy Harb and his wife, Susie, of Shawnee, Kansas. One sister, Marilyn Doty, of Hannibal, three great step grandchildren & many nieces and nephews survive.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joseph, Anthony, William and Michael Bowden; and sisters, Madeline Monical, Margaret McGee, Alma Mae Jacobs and Barbara Hodgson.
Pat was a private pilot for many years and enjoyed hours of flying his own single engine plane. Also he helped to organize two flying clubs in Northeast Missouri and served as president of the Missouri Flying Farmers. Pat was a strong supporter of all athletics in the schools that he taught and was honored by the Macon Tiger Football Team in 1988. Among other things, Pat enjoyed country music, camping, hunting, and fishing. Probably one of his happiest moments in life was a tug on his fishing line, tramping through the woods hunting game, or when Mizzou won a game, as he was an avid Mizzou fan.
In October 2015, Pat was among the first Veterans to participate in the Flightless Honor Flight sponsored by the Honor Flight Network of Kansas City. On this day this special group of Veterans were honored for their service to our country.
He was a member of the St. Patrick’s Church of Butler and was a member at the VFW Post 1935 of Adrian. He and his wife owned & operated Vision Housing Rentals in Garden City for 12 years.
We celebrate his life, his many accomplishments and will cherish the loving memories that he created for his family and friends.
Updated Obituary - Bennie Alburtis
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| Bennie Edward Alburtis |
Ben was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Opal Alburtis Young, Oscar Alburtis, step father Hershel Young and daughter Laura Chennault.
As were his parents, Ben was born and raised in Harrisonville, MO and was a graduate of the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. He played college football and basketball at his beloved MU for 4 years. After graduation he married lifelong resident also of Harrisonville, Linda Killingsworth. With a degree in Sales & Marketing, he worked his entire career as National Sales Manager for various food companies before retiring to Palm Springs, CA in 1995, later to Hot Springs, AR and finally moving back to the Kansas City area in 2011.
Ben is survived by his son Bill E. Chennault of Lee's Summit, Missouri; a daughter, Leighann Pratt of Lee's Summit, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jessica, Taylor, and Tara; two great grandchildren, Trey and Brooks; other relatives and many, many friends.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in honor of his late mother Opal, and daughter Laura.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with inurnment in the Orient Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Joplin S.W.A.T. activated; Two men in custody, One on Vernon County Warrant
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| Everett G. Britt |
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| John D. Tipton |
JOPLIN, MISSOURI - At 5:19 p.m. on Monday January 30th, an officer was driving through the area of 7th and Moffet when they saw a male they knew as Everett G. Britt (29) of Joplin. Knowing that Britt had an active warrant for his arrest, officers went to contact Britt and he fled on foot. During the foot chase Britt was armed with a firearm. Britt attempted to elude officers by running into an apartment at 626 South Moffett.
Joplin S.W.A.T. was activated and responded to the location. Negotiators began communications with Britt and he eventually exited the apartment and was taken into custody. Also located in the apartment and taken into custody was John D. Tipton (33) of Joplin.
Mr. Britt’s warrant was for Failure to Appear on Felony Child Neglect out of Vernon County. He has also been placed on a hold for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Mr. Tipton’s warrants were for Failing to Appear on a Felony Receiving Stolen Property out of Jasper County and city warrant out of Webb City. Both men are currently in custody at the Joplin City Jail.
(Press Release via Joplin Police Department)
Man wrecks motorcycle after high speed chase in St. Clair County
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| Justin Stewart |
During the evening hours deputies received information the motorcycle failed to yield to law enforcement in Polk County and evaded them. A deputy staged at Pilot Travel Center, Collins, located a motorcycle matching the description traveling north on Highway 13 south of SE 1000 Road.
The operator of motorcycle turned east on SE 1000 Road and crossed the double yellow lines. Emergency lights and sirens were activated in and the motorcycle refused to yield and sped up reaching speeds of approximately 130 miles-per-hour. The motorcycle attempted to turn east on Coon Creek Street and wrecked.
A deputy accompanied Stewart and a female, who was a passenger on the motorcycle, in an ambulance to Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. During the transport Stewart was found to in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The paraphernalia consisted of syringes, a pipe, and a spoon which field tested positive for methamphetamine's.
Mr. Stewart was checked at the hospital and later released and transported to the St. Clair County Jail pending formal charges. The female was arrested at the hospital by another agency on no bond probation violation warrants
Bates County Sheriffs Office personal property and public auction
By order of the courts, in reference to Bates County Circuit Course Case # 16BS-AC00268, the Bates County Sheriff will sell the following personal property at public auction on February 24 at 10:00 a.m. at 901 N. Orange in Butler, MO. The items may be viewed one hour prior to the sale. The personal property will be sold as is without any warranties to the highest bidder. All sales are final. The highest bidder must pay for the item(s) they purchase at the auction in cash within one hour after the auction closes. Checks and credit cards will not be accepted.
Items include:
Gray Tote with Miscellaneous Tools
2 Sledge Hammers
2 Bead Breakers
8 Floor Jacks
Shop Fan
Portable Air Tank
7 Bottle Jacks
2 Snow Shovels
Battery Charger
3 Jack Stands
Gear Driven Nut Breaker
2 Bench Grinders
2 Shop Stools
3 Creepers
Dewalt Grinder
Tool Box with Miscellaneous Items
Hand Sander
Air Conditioner Gauges
Barrel Pump
3 4-Ways
Work Lights
2 Table Vises
3 Totes of Tire Tubes
Load Lock
Gas Heater
Sunbeam Electric Heater
Freon Tank
Metal Gas Cans
Small Box with Miscellaneous Tools
21 Fishing Poles
Stanley Shop Vac
2 Leaf Blowers
2 Homelite Chainsaws
Jig Saw
Hedge Trimmer
Bucket of Chains
Crline Chainsaw
Poulan Chainsaw
4 Portable Work Lights
6 Foot Aluminum Ladder
2 Circular Saws
2 Impact Wrenches
Floor/Hand Jack
3 Grease Guns
Tire Spreader
Extension Cord Reel
Engine Stand
21 Gallon Air Compressor
Set of Wheels
3 Tire Bead Seaters
Air Hose
Tire Tool
Binoculars
3 Nylon Holsters
2 .45 Magazines
1 .40 Magazine
Mini Tire Changer
Buffer
Tire Cage
Torque Set
Aluminum Ramps
2 Sledge Hammers
2 Bead Breakers
8 Floor Jacks
Shop Fan
Portable Air Tank
7 Bottle Jacks
2 Snow Shovels
Battery Charger
3 Jack Stands
Gear Driven Nut Breaker
2 Bench Grinders
2 Shop Stools
3 Creepers
Dewalt Grinder
Tool Box with Miscellaneous Items
Hand Sander
Air Conditioner Gauges
Barrel Pump
3 4-Ways
Work Lights
2 Table Vises
3 Totes of Tire Tubes
Load Lock
Gas Heater
Sunbeam Electric Heater
Freon Tank
Metal Gas Cans
Small Box with Miscellaneous Tools
21 Fishing Poles
Stanley Shop Vac
2 Leaf Blowers
2 Homelite Chainsaws
Jig Saw
Hedge Trimmer
Bucket of Chains
Crline Chainsaw
Poulan Chainsaw
4 Portable Work Lights
6 Foot Aluminum Ladder
2 Circular Saws
2 Impact Wrenches
Floor/Hand Jack
3 Grease Guns
Tire Spreader
Extension Cord Reel
Engine Stand
21 Gallon Air Compressor
Set of Wheels
3 Tire Bead Seaters
Air Hose
Tire Tool
Binoculars
3 Nylon Holsters
2 .45 Magazines
1 .40 Magazine
Mini Tire Changer
Buffer
Tire Cage
Torque Set
Aluminum Ramps
Update: From the City of Drexel
We have located the major leak and it is in a remote area. We are working diligently getting the repair crew and equipment here to repair the break.
We will try to keep you updated as time goes on.
There will be a boil order in effect after the water is turned back on. We greatly appreciate your patience.
Courtesy of the City of Drexel
Obituary - Marvin C. Wilke
Visitation will be held prior to services from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Friday at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). Contributions are suggested in lieu of flowers to the Earlene Howard Circle of Life Hospice Home. Messages of Condolence may be left for the family at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Marvin was born October 2, 1935 in rural Miami County Kansas to Herman F. and Margaret Toncray Wilke. He was a direct descendent of one of Miami County’s earliest settlers. Although, he enjoyed retirement from his farm there, his heart never truly left it.
Marvin is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Nickie Applegate Wilke, his children, Alisa Kettler, Donna Belt, Charise (Jim) Meeks, and Jeff (Vicky) Wilke, five grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Osceola man arrested in St.Clair County
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| Jackie Clark |
In St. Clair County, Clark is charged with two counts of failure to register motor vehicle, two counts of no insurance, three counts driving while revoked/suspended- second or subsequent offense, two counts of possessing marijuana, and an infraction of displaying plates of another. Total bond on the St. Clair County charges is $12,000 cash only.
In Henry County Clark is charged with failing to appear in court on felony charge of driving while revoked. Bond on that charge is set at $2,500 cash only.
Drexel Fire Department responds to house fire in rural Miami County Kansas
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| Photo Courtesy of the Drexel Fire Department |
At 7:38 p.m. Monday evening Drexel Fire was dispatched to the 34000 Block of Cold Water Road rural Miami County Kansas in reference to a reported structure fire.
When fire crews arrived on scene the residence was fully engulfed in flames and mutual aid was requested.
Drexel Fire received mutual aid being equipment and man power from Louisburg Fire, Linn Valley Fire, Western Cass Fire, Dolan West Dolan Fire, Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office and Miami County Kansas EMS.
When fire crews arrived on scene the residence was fully engulfed in flames and mutual aid was requested.
Drexel Fire received mutual aid being equipment and man power from Louisburg Fire, Linn Valley Fire, Western Cass Fire, Dolan West Dolan Fire, Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office and Miami County Kansas EMS.
We truly appreciate the help we received and thankful for the team work between each Department. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and no injuries were reported.
Drexel Fire would like to thank Jennifer Gruenberg and her daughters Katelynn & Alyssa, for bringing drinks and food for everyone on scene. And to Jay Sharp for bringing us cases of water as well!
We want to also say thank you to a neighbor who provided money to help pay for the supplies that were brought to the scene. We apologize we didn't get his name.
We are truly grateful for the continued support and Prayers from our Community. We are a Volunteer Department and do our very best day in and day out to protect our community to the best of our ability!
Please keep the Home owner and family in your thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
Drexel Fire would like to thank Jennifer Gruenberg and her daughters Katelynn & Alyssa, for bringing drinks and food for everyone on scene. And to Jay Sharp for bringing us cases of water as well!
We want to also say thank you to a neighbor who provided money to help pay for the supplies that were brought to the scene. We apologize we didn't get his name.
We are truly grateful for the continued support and Prayers from our Community. We are a Volunteer Department and do our very best day in and day out to protect our community to the best of our ability!
Please keep the Home owner and family in your thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
Courtesy of the Drexel Fire Department
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| Photo Courtesy of the Drexel Fire Department |
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| Photo Courtesy of the Drexel Fire Department |
Obituary - Martin Alexander Hodges (Alex)
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| Martin Alexander Hodges (Alex) |
Services will be held Thursday, February 2, 2017, at 2:00 PM also at the funeral home. Interment will follow funeral services at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Alex was born on December 27, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Martin and Ethelyn Hodges. He had one brother, Jack Hodges. He is survived by two sons, Mark Alexander Hodges and spouse Yvonne Hodges of Mesa, Arizona and Jefery Lynn Hodges and spouse Jean Hodges of Clinton, Missouri, as well as former daughter-in-law Karen Hodges of California. He is also survived by six grandchildren; Tessa Nicole McKennan and Jason Michael Hodges (Lisa) of Florida, Summer Lee Hodges-Bridges (Jamey), and Kara Nadine Hodges, of California, and Lyndsey Anne Hodges Reichardt (Blake) of St. Louis, Missouri, and Kyle Martin Hodges (Cassie) of Clinton, Missouri, and three great-grandchildren; Noah Vazquez and Penelope Hodges of Clinton, Missouri, and Ava Reichardt of St. Louis, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethelyn Helena his father, Martin Albert, his wife, Lois, his brother Jack, and his son, Gary Hodges.
Alex was a high school track star and a member of the football team at Southeast High School in Kansas City. He served as a medic in the United States Army during World War II, and then continued his education at Central Missouri State University by earning a bachelor's degree in education and a Master's degree in Industrial Arts. Alex then served as an industrial arts teacher at Clinton High School, where he served for 32 years before retiring in 1987. Alex was well known for being a tough but fair teacher, often making his students do pushups. Alex served his community by volunteering for several organizations, including serving as a Scoutmaster. Alex was passionate about the outdoors and land conservation. He was a past member of the Missouri Native Plant Society, the Missouri Prairie Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Foundation, the Masonic Lodge, the National Rifle Association and the Truman Lake Chapter of Quail Unlimited (QU). Alex was an eight-time Quail Unlimited President's Club winner, and Chairman of the chapter for nine years, as well as the recipient of the National Golden Quail Award in 2006, Quail Unlimited's highest individual recognition. Alex loved to hunt, to listen to big band music, to tell jokes and to travel. He and his late wife Lois often traveled cross-country and to Mexico, and as recently as last June he traveled to Alaska with his son Jef.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.
No school at Drexel today
More updates, including status of ball games this evening, will be posted as more information becomes available.
Monday, January 30, 2017
From the City of Drexel
With the structure fire west of Drexel this evening the water tower level is low. The City of Drexel is requesting all citizens to conserve all water usage at this time!
The City is currently working to get the water level back up. We appreciate the patience.
Mid America Live will update when more information is made available to us on this issue.
From the Clinton Fire Department
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| Mr. Clayton Eversole paid a visit to the Clinton Fire Station today to donate his bicycle to our Christmas Cheer bicycle program. While we get several donations throughout the year, it's donations such as Clayton's that are worth sharing. Clayton wanted to "put a smile on another boys face" by generously donating his bicycle that he has outgrown. His father, Justin, told us that they have been talking a lot about giving back and Clayton decided on his own to donate his bicycle. What a great kid! Pictured with Clayton is CFD firefighter, Chris Reno. - Courtesy of the Clinton Fire Department Facebook Page |
Clinton man arrested in Henry County
On 1/30/17 around 5:10pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County arrested 43 year old Thomas J. Orendoff of Clinton, Missouri.Mr. Orendoff was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated.
He was booked into the Henry County Jail and later bonded out.
Copyright Mid America Live News
Nevada woman pleads guilty to exchanging food stamps for meth
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| Julie M. Drake |
Julie M. Drake, 48, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to a statement released by the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Missouri.
According to the statement, Drake admitted that in 2015 she participated in a conspiracy in Bates and Vernon counties, accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, sometimes known as food stamps, in exchange for methamphetamine or a percentage of the benefits in cash.
She then used the electronic benefit transfer cards belonging to others and their personal identification numbers to buy her own food.
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant Oct. 14, 2015, at Drake’s residence and seized a purse containing 22 bags of methamphetamine, weighing about 100 grams and packaged for distribution. They also found two digital scales, as well as a safe that contained $4,720.
Four electronic benefit transfer cards belonging to other people also were discovered in the house, according to the U.S. attorney's office. Investigators were able to establish Drake's use of the cards on video surveillance footage at Wal-Mart stores in Nevada and Lamar.
In interviews with federal agents, one of the recipients of the benefit cards admitted using his card to buy a quarter gram of methamphetamine from Drake. He told investigators that a $55.94 transaction was payment for the drug.
Another recipient admitted to selling his benefits to Drake for 50 cents per $1 in benefits. She would come to his residence to retrieve the card, call the 1-800 number on the back of the card to verify the balance and then give him half of its value in cash.
Drake is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of five years or up to 40 years in federal prison without parole.
A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a pre-sentence investigation by the U.S. Probation Office
Updated Obituary - George “David” Rogers
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| George “David” Rogers |
Burial will be in Austin Cemetery in Archie. The family suggest contributions to St. Luke’s Hospice House, 3516 Summit, Kansas City, MO 64111.
David was born December 22, 1962 in Jackson County, MO, the son of George Keith and Marilyn (Milligan) Rogers. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. David married Diana Lynn Wilson on August 11, 2001. He was an automobile mechanic and worked for Show Me Auto Mall and Dickinson Fleet Service. David had lived in Archie since 2000. He was a member of the Austin Baptist Church.
David is survived by his wife, Diane, of the home; a daughter, Melyssa; stepchildren, Eric Lemke (Whitney), Gladstone, MO and Kristen Hawkins (Ryan), Overland Park, KS; his father, George Rogers (Rita), Fristoe, MO; two brothers, Mike Rogers, Independence, MO and Darrell Rogers, Overland Park, KS; a brother-in-law, Brian Wilson; a sister-in-law, Brenda Hunt; three half-sisters, Cindy, Jill and Jennifer; and 5 grandchildren, Ryan Lemke, Brenden Dark, Jaxson Dark, Jamie Lemke and Audrey Hawkins.
Updated Obituary - Betty R. Rinker
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| Betty R. Rinker |
Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville with burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Association.
Severe Storm Spotter Class in Vernon County
The 2017 Severe Storm Spotter Class for Vernon County will be February 23rd, 2017
Location: 3M Clubhouse
2100 E. Austin Blvd. Nevada, MO
Contact: Dennis Kimrey: 417-667-8236
Job Opening In Butler
Now hiring for a part time delivery/warehouse person.
Apply in store at 105 N Main St or send your resume to tplattnerllc@gmail.com
Starting rate $10/hr.
Starting rate $10/hr.
Big Bear in Rich Hill
Update: Pedestrian that was struck over the weekend in Nevada Identified
On 1/29/17 around 1:30am the Nevada Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the area of Austin Boulevard and College Street in Nevada.
The pedestrian who was identified as Marvin Klotz of Nevada, Missouri was struck by a vehicle driven by June Popow also of Nevada, Missouri.
Mr. Klotz sustained serious injuries and he was transported to a hospital in Joplin for treatment.
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Drexel assisting in natural cover fire in Miami County Kansas
Mid America Live News will update this when more information becomes available to us from the Drexel Fire Department.
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Tiny Tikes Tumbling in Harrisonville
Classes are on Monday evenings from 6:00pm-6:45pm Feb. 6th - March 13th. Cost is $40 per participant and the registration deadline is Fri., Feb. 3rd.
Register online at www.HPARKS.com, call or stop by the HCC front desk or for more info contact Gideon Lockett, Recreation Coordinator of Athletics at 816.380.8980, ext. 5999 for more info.
Scam Alert In the area
If they request that you pay what you owe with gift cards, this is a scam. The IRS does not accept gift cards. They may also tell you that you will have an arrest warrant if you do not pay them. This again is a scam. The El Dorado Springs Police Department has already taken reports from people being scammed.
Do not be a victim of a scam. If someone calls asking for gift card information for payment for taxes, don’t do it! Then, contact your local police department and advised them of the incident.
Do not be a victim of a scam. If someone calls asking for gift card information for payment for taxes, don’t do it! Then, contact your local police department and advised them of the incident.
Huge Family Garage Sale In Rich Hill
Updated Obituary - Helen Lou Land
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| Helen Lou Land |
Helen grew up in El Dorado Springs, and Humansville. She attended Nevada High School one year with the class of 1956 and later graduated from St. Charles High School in St. Charles, MO. She worked at both the Nevada Medical Clinic and Nevada Habilitation Center for over 10 years each. Helen was a devoted wife and mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Pine Street Baptist Church in Nevada.
In addition to her husband Charles, survivors include three children, Cindy Burnett and her husband Scott, Rogers, AR, Mark Land and his wife Jodie, Blue Springs, MO, Greg Land and his wife Traci, Katy, TX; nine grandchildren, Christy, Nathan, Jessi, Stephanie, Jeffrey, Jonathan, Jason, Allison, Amanda; two great-grandchildren, Logan, Jemma; one brother, Clifford Box, St. Peters, MO; two sisters, Maxine Norton, Kansas City, MO, Dollie Harper, St. Charles; several nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Betty Keller; and one brother, Monte Box.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Lawrence Cripps officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-6:30 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Nevada Senior Center in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
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