Columbus man dies in accident on 166

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Just after 4 a.m on Sunday, September 30, 2018, emergency personnel were dispatched to a one-vehicle rollover crash east of Baxter Springs near Southeast 82nd and Highway 166.

The preliminary investigation indicates Gabriel Gaither Gilmore, 42, of rural Columbus, was traveling westbound on Highway 166 when the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 he was driving crossed the centerline, entered the south ditch and struck a culvert, causing the vehicle to roll and ejecting Gilmore, who died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

There were no other occupants of the vehicle.

Wheaton woman killed in collision on 86, Granby teenager, three-year-old injured

A Wheaton woman was killed and two other people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 6:05 p.m. Saturday on MO 86, one mile east of Stark City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2007 GMC Sierra driven by Jenah A. Graffis, 16, Granby, ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected, then traveled across the center line and struck a 2015 Toyota Sienna driven by Sandy Cha, 32, Wheaton.


Newton County Coroner Brian Artherton pronounced Cha dead at the scene.

Griffis was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

A passenger in the Cha vehicle, Sky Cha, 3, Exeter, was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests September 29-30

Joseph I. Barnett, 28, Marionville, felony driving while intoxicated, no motorcycle license

Jacob M. Corbin, 35, Conway, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, speeding, no insurance, no seat belt

Kaycee D. Stephenson, 24, Golden City, felony Missouri Probation and Parole warrant for probation violation, identity theft, stealing, no valid driver's license, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway, no insurance


Stacey N. Adkins, 33, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, speeding

Kelly M. Jackson, 34, Marshfield, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, no seat belt

Tory W. Clark, 30, Mount Vernon, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, careless and imprudent driving

Candis M. Greer, 36, Osceola, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on right half of roadway, no insurance

Agenda posted for Tuesday Jasper County Commission meeting

JASPER COUNTY COMMISSION AGENDA 
OCTOBER 2, 2018 9 A.M. 
JASPER COUNTY COURTHOUSE ROOM 101 

1. CALL TO ORDER
 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 PRAYER

2. ROLL CALL

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PRESENTATIONS

5. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS


6. ELECTED OFFICIALS/CITIZENS REQUESTS

7. COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
◊ Approve an Amended Resolution/Ordinance for Alternate Plan of Employer Contribution Rates for Jasper County in Electing Changes Under the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System

9. NEW BUSINESS
◊ Approve Proclamation Declaring October 5th Manufacturing Day in Missouri

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Agenda posted for Carthage Public Works Committee meeting

Notice Of Meeting

Public Works Committee

October 2, 2018

5:30 PM

Public Works Dept.

623 E. 7th Street

--Tentative Agenda--

Old Business

1. Consideration and approval of minutes from previous meeting.

Citizens Participation

New Business

1. Further discussion on the Amendments to Chapter 17, Article II and Article IV of the Code of Carthage.

Staff Reports- Zeb Carney & Tom Short

Adjournment

Newsmakers to feature R-8 Superintendent Melinda Moss, Joplin Mayor Gary Shaw, City Manager Sam Anselm

(From Southern News Service)

The next two editions of “Newsmakers” will feature leaders in both the education and city government realms.

Joplin Schools Superintendent Dr. Melinda Moss will be the guest on the next program, which will begin airing the week of September 30 on KGCS-TV. Airtimes are 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It will also air at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 6 on KOAM-TV.

The second program will feature Joplin Mayor Gary Shaw and Joplin City Manager Sam Anselm, and will air the week of October 7.

Both programs are also posted on the station’s YouTube site, “KGCS Missouri Southern.”

“We feel that it’s important to provide this opportunity for an update on news from Joplin Schools and the City of Joplin,” says Judy Stiles, KGCS General Manager and host of the half-hour interview program.

“Newsmakers” is produced by KGCS-TV. The station provides hands-on learning opportunities for students, and operates as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern. KGCS programming may be seen over the air on digital channel 22 and on regional cable television systems.

Lion Co-op to help MSSU students with food insecurity

(From Southern News Service)

The Lion Co-Op has been founded at Missouri Southern State University to help students who are dealing with food insecurity. It will be located inside the FEMA shelter next to the residence halls.

MSSU faculty and students recognized this need last spring and sprang into action. Students researched those currently enrolled and realized that students were making hard choices about how to spend their limited resources.

“Food insecurity affects our ability to learn and work,” says Dr. Andrea Cullers, associate professor in the Kinesiology Department and registered dietician. “We want to provide the Lion community with resources that enhance their experience in the classroom and across campus. The Lion Co-Op will provide food assistance and personal hygiene items to all members of the Lion family.”

Spring 2018 Social Work students developed a Social Justice Project on nutritional resources for MSSU students and found the following:

* 257 students remained on campus during winter break.

* During semester breaks, only limited meals are served in Mayes Dining Hall.

* Limited transportation and money to access food was noted.

Spring 2018 Department of Kinesiology also asked Lifetime Wellness students to complete a food security survey. Some of the results were as follows:

* 25% reported that in the past 12 months they worried whether their food would run out before they got money to buy more.

* 21.6% reported that the food they purchased didn’t last and they didn’t have money to get more.

* 30.6% reported that they couldn’t afford to eat balanced meals.

The Lion Co-Op will provide food and personal items to MSSU students who need them in a discreet, safe environment. Monetary donations can be made to assist in the purchase of these items. A Crowdfunding account has been established - http://lionspaw.mssu.edu/goto/lionco-opfund.

All donations in support of the Lion Co-Op are considered gifts to the Missouri Southern Foundation.

Highway Patrol Arrests September 28-29

Charles J. Guinn, 53, Forsyth, felony driving while intoxicate

Robert A. Prado, 35, Rogers, Arkansas, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, speeding

Jason R. Brinkley, 41, Verona, felony Greene County warrants for domestic assault and violation of a protection order, misdemeanor Greene County warrant for domestic assault, no insurance


Casey J. Rybak, 32, Branson, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain a single lane, littering, driving while suspended, misdemeanor resisting arrest

Heather D. Walker, 26, Pineville, felony no driver's license, no seat belt

Dalton B. Stokes, 20, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Jasper County Marriage Licenses September 25-28

Tommy Dale Chew, Jr. 25, Joplin and Kellie Rayan McDonald, 24, Joplin

Zebulin Azariah Clayton, 26, Joplin, and Samiah Abid G. Alsharif, Joplin, 30, Joplin

Rafael Ernesto Lazo Lopez, 40, Carthage, and Maura Del Carmen Vigil Vigil, 40, Carthage

Miguel Fernandez, 36, Pittsburg, Kansas, and Herminia Ramirez, 29, Pittsburg, Kansas

Nathan Ryan Harrington, 29, Oronogo, and Michelle Anne Quist, 28, Oronogo

Eban Reed Green, 22, Chetopa, Kansas, and Cheyenne Autumn Herman, 22, Chetopa, Kansas

Anthony Lawrence Jarrett, 40, Joplin, and Kasey Holscher, 35, Joplin.

Alexander Clinton Mauser, 29, Joplin, and Britta Grace Smith, 25, Joplin

Robert Micheal Mendes, 35, Joplin, and Amber Nicole Verbryck, 35, Joplin

 
Eric Wesley N. Colbert, 29, Joplin, and Kristen Nicole Scourten, 29, Joplin

Tristan Lewis Medlin, 33, Carthage, and Carina Gutierrez, 30, Carthage

Phillip Jake Patton III, 21, Joplin, and Autumn Madelin Jene Graham, 24, Joplin

James Lee Thomas, 35, Webb City, and Natosha Nicole Ogle, 25, Webb City

Brian Kent Leach, 62, Jasper, and Deborah Lynn Grasmick, 61, Lincoln, Nebraska

Adam Pace Murphy, 31, Carthage, and Melinda Brown, 33, Carthage Timothy Wayne Weston, 36, Webb City, and Ariel Brook Linder, 27, Webb City

Walker Ejon Chavez, 21, Webb City, and Paige Alyson Morgan, 19, Diamond

Charles Steven McNamara, 29, Diamond, and Leslie Ann Pace, 25, Diamond

Randall Scot Chamberlin, 33, Joplin, and Ruth Bairan Myers, 27, Joplin

Michael Brandon Huffmanseitz, 24, Baxter Springs, and Chelsie Marie Tracy, 22, Purcell

Austin Allen Baugh, 24, Carthage, and Maghen Leann Kerns, 21, Carthage

Austin Scott Gloodt, 22, Jasper, and Monica Katherine Steeves, 22, Jasper

Don Dee Turnbull, 30, Joplin, and Kristin Jessica Barnett, 23, Joplin

Agenda posted for Neosho City Council meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Neosho City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, October 02, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 203 E. Main St., Neosho, Missouri.

The agenda of this meeting includes:

OPENING PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA


APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. September 18, 2018 – Open Session Minutes
2. September 18, 2018 – Closed Session Minutes

PROCLAMATION
1. Employer of the Month – Insurance Benefits Consultants
2. Dana Daniel

VISITOR BUSINESS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Bill No. 2018-898: Alcohol License Suspension

BID
1. Development Services – Electrical Services for Water & Waste Water Facilities

CORRESPONDENCE
1. Thank You to Officer Whiteman

NEW BUSINESS
1. Chamber Update
2. Bill No. 2018-899: Budget FY2019
3. Public Hearing to Consider Rezoning of 618 West Harmony
4. Bill 2018-900: Rezoning of 618 West Harmony
5. Public Hearing to Consider Vacating an Alley @ 500 Block of Joplin & Pearl Street
6. Bill 2018-901: Vacating an Alley @ 500 Block of Joplin & Pearl Street
7. Newton County G.I.S. Map Access Agreement
8. Neosho School District SRO Contract

APPOINTMENTS AND VACANCIES

REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS

ADJOURN

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Mark Robert Cameron vs. Megan Cameron
Lona Walker vs. David L. Walker
Vincent L. Freeman vs. Stella F. Freeman
Danielle R. Stone vs. Cody R. Stone


Levi S. Field vs. Tiffany A. Field
Leslie L. Goeller vs. Gerald C. Goeller
Curt A. White vs. Britney M. White
Kaleb Miller vs. Melissa Miller
Joseph A. Fauvergue vs. Cheyenne L. Wilson
James L. Vaughn vs. Monaliza B. Vaughn
Ashley N. May vs. Stephen A. May
Lonnie Watkins vs. Cheri Watkins
Kayla Crabtree vs. Daniel J. Crabtree
Mark W. Powell vs. Tiffany N. Powell

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Newton County Circuit Court:

Bryan A. Welker vs. Monica E. Welker
Jessyka F. Ehrhart vs. Colton D. Ehrhart
Kelly L. England vs. Kyle F. England
Mattie M. Woodrum vs. Alfred J. Woodrum

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Sarah M. Davis vs. Jeffrey T. Davis
Nathan W. Obenstain vs. Darrion K. Obenshain

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Marissa Justine Wolfe
Bailey Shane Cowherd
Darrell Eugene Withnell and Barbara Ann Withnell

Jasper County

Terry Lee Cogbill and Brenda Mae Cogbill
Regina C. Standridge
James William Lloyd
Brian E. LaMar and Ginger L. LaMar
Rodney D. Weems and Dana S. Weems
Kenneth Ray Martin and Shirley Lee Martin
Jason Ferrand Heflin and Malinda Marie Heflin
Edmond Clifford Fuerst III
Ted Ray Taylor, Jr. and Sue Ann Taylor
Jeffrey Lynn Ross and Tracy Renee Ross
Daniel S. Turner
Jacob Daniel Ekberg and Ashley LeAnn Ekberg
Jonathan Crawford Mercer and Crystal Gayle Mercer
Kyle Jefferson Vann
Dennis J. Keithley and Betsy J. Keithley


Lawrence County

Aaron Michel Koetzle
Dana Kirk White and Anita Michelle White
Heather Rochelle Ross

Newton County

Albert Richard Viens
Kent Gregory Hagan
Lindsey Taylor Luebber

Joplin Police Department Arrests September 27-28

09/27/2018 1130
ROBERT LEE JOHNSON
513 S Florida Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 73 303 E 3RD ST 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/27/2018 2200
JACK CARLISLE WATKINS II
1139 S Rex Ave, 1 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 35 2300 MAIDEN LANE 500.00
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

09/28/2018 0320
LEVI STEPHEN THORNTON
6270 Se Messer Rd COLUMBUS, KS 66725
WM 18 1749 W 7TH ST/S TYLER AVE 500.00
2 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE
1 1 VANDALISM


09/28/2018 0220
KODY DALTON RECTOR
18008830 407 N Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 26 1749 W 7TH ST/S TYLER AVE 500.00
2 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE
1 1 VANDALISM

09/28/2018 0857
JOHN WILLIAM RICHARDSON
1147 Hwy B DIAMOND, MO 64840
WM 46 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/28/2018 0915
VICTORIA LEE MARTINEZ
WF 39 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1321 W 5th St WEBB CITY, MO 64870
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/28/2018 0915
HEIDI J MARBUT
722 Wilson St WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WF 37 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

Carthage man airlifted to Kansas City hospital, passenger killed in collision on I-49

A North Carolina man was killed and a Carthage man seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision 9:55 a.m. today on southbound I-49 at the 134.6 mile marker in Bates County.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1995 Isuzu driven by Ricky N. Robertson, 31, Carthage, traveling northbound on I-49 suffered an equipment failure in the front left tire, traveled off the left side of the roadway, crossed the median and struck a southbound 2017 Kenworth driven by Timothy L. Chambers, 62, Braymer, in the driver's side of both towed units.


Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax pronounced a passenger in the Robertson vehicle, Nicholas R. Zerpa, 39, Charlotte, North Carolina, dead at the scene at 10:15 a.m.

Robertson was taken to Bates County Memorial Hospital, then airlifted to a Kansas City hospital with serious injuries.

The fatality was the 58th this year for Highway Patrol Troop A.

Joplin man injured in one-vehicle accident on Junge Boulevard

A Joplin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 4 p.m. today on Junge Boulevard, two miles west of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Ford Taurus driven by Ryan D. Miller, 26, Joplin, ran off the roadway and struck an embankment.

Miller was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Neosho man injured striking deer

A Neosho man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 12:05 a.m. today on Route B, four miles west of Goodman.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Honda CBR600 driven by Carter L. Hickman, 21, Neosho, struck a deer in the roadway and overturned.

Hickman was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman Neosho.

Blue Springs man killed in collision on I-44 near Sarcoxie

A Blue Springs man was killed in a two-vehicle accident 12:50 p.m. today on I-44, one mile east of Sarcoxie.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Mercedes Benz Spinter 3500 driven by Caleb D. Brainard, 25, Blue Springs, struck the rear of a towed unit of a 2013 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Jorge A. Lay, 52, Miami, Florida, that was stopped in traffic due to heavy congestion.

Doctor Schimmel pronounced Brainard dead at the scene at 1:30 p.m.

The fatality was the 96th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Highway Patrol Arrests September 27-28

Mike W. Harrell, 27, Springfield, felony probation and parole warrant for probation violation, felony Greene County warrant for tampering in the first degree

Dalucas L. Gibson, 25, Boley, Oklahoma, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Ceejay C. Yates, 32, Seymour driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain a single lane


Christian M. Close, 23, Bentonville, Arkansas, misdemeanor McDonald County warrant for no insurance

Dieckon T. Cardin, 41, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated-persistent offender, failure to maintain a single lane, driving while revoked, no seat belt

Christopher B. Clark, 42, Branson, misdemeanor Christian County warrant for failure to appear on non-support, misdemeanor Marionville Police Department traffic warrants.

HIghway Patrol driver examination stations to be closed October 8

(From the Missouri State Highway Patrol)

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018, in observance of Columbus Day.

Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

Traffic to be reduced to one lane on I-44 between Sarcoxie and Stotts City next week

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT
I-44 Traffic Switch to Westbound Side Between Sarcoxie & Stotts City (MM 38-33) Oct. 2

What: I-44 traffic scheduled to shift to westbound side between Stotts City and Sarcoxie (Mile Marker 38-33)

When: After 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2

Why: Contractor crews rebuilding eastbound concrete pavement

(Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule)

Traffic Impacts:
Traffic reduced to one lane in each direction and shifted to westbound side
Delays are occurring during heavy traffic volume times
Drivers urged to avoid area if possible

Homecoming Activies scheduled next week at Missouri Southern

(From Southern News Service)

“Lions Assemble!”

That’s the rallying cry for the 2018 Homecoming celebration, planned for Oct. 5-6 at Missouri Southern.

From the campus picnic to the annual awards dinner, parade and game, alumni and friends of the university are invited to the celebration. Special reunion activities are planned for the 1993 MIAA Championship football team and members of the Greek organizations.

“Homecoming is a favorite event to plan in our office,” said Lee Elliff Pound, director of alumni and constituent relations. “We’re definitely excited for this year’s event, where we will recognize Jim Brown, ’71, as our Distinguished Alum; Dr. Jimmy Noriega, ’05, as the Outstanding Alum; and the Bruce Fisher, ’80, family as Outstanding Family.”

The annual awards are selected by the Alumni Board of Directors’ awards committee, and are based on nominations received throughout the year. Photos and biographies for this year’s award winners are attached.

“This year’s honorees are amazing representatives of MSSU and will join a distinguished list of recipients,” said Pound.

The schedule of events includes:

Friday, Oct. 5

10:30 a.m. – Campus Picnic

Noon – Royalty Coronation

6 p.m. – Alumni Awards Social

7 p.m. – Alumni Awards Dinner

Saturday, Oct. 6

11:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade

Noon – Alumni Tailgate

2 p.m. – Football Kick-Off

The Alumni Awards dinner is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at the North End Zone Facility. Admission is $15 and reservations can be made online at www.mssu.edu/homecoming.

The 1993 MIAA Championship Football Team will meet for a mixer at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at Hackett Hot Wings, 520 S. Main St.

Saturday reunion activities will include riding in the Homecoming parade and a tailgate party. The team will enjoy the game from the new North End Zone Facility and will be recognized during the first quarter. Admission for reunion activities is $10.

Those attending the All Greek Reunion will receive special recognition at the Alumni Awards Dinner on Oct. 5.

On Saturday, Greek alumni can watch their chapter participate in the Homecoming parade, tailgate at the Alumni center, enjoy the football game from a hillside tent at 2 p.m., and attend a mixer with active MSSU Greeks immediately following the game. Admission will be $20.

For more information about this year’s Homecoming celebration, contact the Alumni office at 417-625-9355.

Dr. Jimmy A. Noriega, ‘05 Outstanding Alumnus Award

Jimmy A. Noriega (top photo) is an associate professor of theatre and Latin American studies at the College of Wooster, in Wooster, Ohio. He holds a Ph.D. in theatre studies from Cornell University and his research and teaching areas include Latin American and Latina/o/x theatre and performance, theatre as social change, directing and acting.

He has directed more than 30 productions in English and Spanish, including invited performances at theatres and festivals in Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Israel, Romania, Canada, Belgium, Ireland and New York City. In 2012, he founded Teatro Travieso/Troublemaker Theatre, which operates on the premise that theatre can create positive change in the world. Touring productions include “Encuentro: Peru!!”; “Women of Ciudad Juárez”; “Joto!: Confessions of a Mexican Outcast”; “Walking My Dream”; and “Trouble Down South.” The production of “Women of Ciudad Juárez,” which seeks to bring attention to feminicide and violence against women, has been seen by more than 12,000 people in four countries and 20 different venues, including Missouri Southern.

He is the co-editor of the book “Theatre and Cartographies of Power: Repositioning the Latina/o Americas” (Southern Illinois University Press, 2018) and has published in numerous theatre publications and presented research at conference in the United States and abroad.

Noriega is the recipient of the 2013 Elliott Hayes Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dramaturgy from the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas and the 2015 Michael Lynch Service Award Honorable Mention for Activism and Mentorship from the GL/Q Caucus of the Modern Languages Association.

He was recently elected vice president for conferences for the American Society for Theatre Research and has previously served as President/Focus Group Representative for the Latinx, Indigenous, and the Americas Focus Group of the Association for Theatre in Higher Education.


Jim E. Brown, ‘71
Distinguished Alumnus Award

James E. Brown is a certified public accountant and a certified government financial manager and has served as a member of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board since July 1, 2012.

From 2003-11, he was a partner at the accounting firm of BKD, serving in the National Office Accounting and Auditing Quality Control Department. Prior to that, he was the director of accounting and auditing and an audit partner in BKD’s Southern Missouri offices. He was also the professional practices partner for BKD’s government and not-for-profit organizations assurance practice from 1984 until 2011.

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a past member of its Auditing Standards Board and Board of Examiners. He also is an instructor for AICPA continuing education courses.

His current term on the GASB concludes in 2022.

Bruce Fisher Family Outstanding Family Award

Bruce Fisher graduated from Missouri Southern 1980 with a bachelor’s of science in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and management.

A retired Army lieutenant colonel with 27 years of service, he has worked for the last 12 years as a sales representative for Blue Valley Public Safety. He is a member and past chairman of Region A (Rural) Homeland Security Oversight Committee, the Cass County Emergency Management Agency, the Metropolitan Emergency Managers Committee, served as past vice president of the Joplin Area Alumni Chapter for KA, and on Missouri Southern’s Alumni Association board.

His wife, Shelly, is the alumni coordinator for Truman High School (Independence) class of 1978. She volunteers at Kansas City’s Starlight Theater, as well as for many contemporary Christian concerts throughout the region.

They have two daughters, Abby and Ally Fisher.

Abby graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in biology, with a zoology emphasis, and a minor in environmental science. Ally is a senior health promotion and wellness major at Missouri Southern and has been involved in many campus organizations, including Southern Ambassadors, Zeta Tau Alpha and the MSSU Greek Council. In 2017, she was accepted in the Disney College Program, gaining college credit during an internship at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.

Rock-a-Thon to be held at Joplin Museum Complex

(From the City of Joplin)

The Tri-State Gem and Mineral Society presents “Rock-A-Thon”, its 20th annual gem and mineral expo, during the weekend of September 28 through September 30.

Hours of the show are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29. On Sunday, the show’s hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rock-A-Thon will be held at the Joplin Museum Complex, 504 Schifferdecker Avenue.



With free admission, attendees of the expo will have a chance to win door prizes, as well as talk with dealers during the event. Other activities offered during the show include jewelry construction, identification of local minerals, rock swap, bead jewelry, and much more.

For more information, contact the museum at 417-623-1180 or joplinmuseum.org@sbcglobal.net .

Crowder College Theatre to present "A Father's Trial"

(From Crowder College)

Neosho, MO – The Crowder College Theatre Department will present a reading of A Father’s Trial, directed by Imma Curl, and playwright/co-director, Jon Peck, Sept. 29 at 7:30pm and Sept. 30 at 2pm in the Elsie Plaster Community Center on the Neosho campus.

The production is co-directed by Imma Curl & Jon Peck. Cast members and crew for the production are as follows:

Jack played by Jacob Esterline

Joan played by Sarah Swayne

Mitch/Street Preacher played by Jonah Drake

Scratch played by Jordan Jones

Shannon/Ensemble played by Blanche Kirk

Stopmer/Ensemble played by Jacob Hall

Ensemble played by Diego Soto

Stage Directions by Ty Loudon-Wiese





Tickets are available at the door: $5-General Admission; $1-Students.



For more information please contact the Crowder College Theatre Department: Theatre@Crowder.edu.

Joplin Police Department Arrests September 26-27

09/26/2018 0839
JEREAL KAYNE GUSTER
18008747 6540 Gateway Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 32 2201 S PICHER AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

09/26/2018 0856
NICHOLAS RAY HILL
1502 Michigan, 8 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 23 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
5 1 BENCH WARRANT
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/26/2018 0800
JOHN RUSSELL EDGE
1301 S Missouri Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 34 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT


09/26/2018 1018
MELISSA MARIE WILLIAMS
18008752 229 S McKee Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 36 229 S MCKEE AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/26/2018 1025
SAMANTHA MARIE MCCRARY
622 N Byers Ave, 1/2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 24 622 N BYERS AVE 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/26/2018 1159
ROBERT LEE JOHNSON
18008757 513 S Florida Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 73 513 S FLORIDA AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

09/26/2018 1502
MICHAEL LEE NESTER II
423 Centennial St WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 27 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/26/2018 1512
JOHNNY LEE HINDS Jr
18008764 921 W 5th St, 1/2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 703 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

09/26/2018 1740
AUSTIN TYLER RUSSOW
18008772 410 W Fir Rd #b109 CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 26 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

09/26/2018 2030
TRAVIS LEE GARRISON
1707 Redwood Drive WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 23 303 E 3RD ST 167.00
1 1 COMMIT

09/26/2018 2015
CHRISTOPHER WAYNE MCWILLIAMS
1707 West A St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 33 1700 W A ST 0.00
1 1 FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE

09/26/2018 2225
JOSEPH ALAN WINTERS
3334 S Oak Ridge Dr, 1/2 A JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35 300 S MAIN ST 225.00
1 1 LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS
2 1 COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS

09/26/2018 2334
ARMOND CARTEZ GRICE
1631 S Rex Ave, 32 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 29 1631 S REX AVE 225.00
8 1 COMMIT
9 1 COMMIT
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
3 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
13 1 COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS
14 1 EXCESSIVE NOISE

09/27/2018 0049
JOSEPH PRENTICE ORTON
115 E 33rd St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 19 2601 S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

Pineville woman injured in accident near Lanagan

A Pineville woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 2:15 p.m. Wednesday on Elk Springs Road, one half mile south of Lanagan.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Toyota Tacoma driven by Amea E. Grohler, 30, Pineville, traveled off the left side of the roadway.

Grohler was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Lamar motorcyclist injured in one-vehicle accident

A Lamar man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7 p.m. Wednesday on Route NN, seven miles south of Lockwood.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Triance motorcycle driven by Floyd W. Seaton, 62, Lamar, ran off the roadway and overturned.

Seaton was treated for minor injuries at Cox Barton County Hospital, Lamar.

Joplin woman injured in crash on 66

A Joplin woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident 8:15 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 66, three and a half miles west of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Dodge Journey driven by Stephanie M. Daniel, 32, Galena, failed to yield to oncoming traffic and was struck by a 2009 Acura MXD driven by Tabatha L. Love, 21, Joplin.

Love was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests September 26-27

Danette R. Blackburn, 54, Galena, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Lance T. Lee, 49, DeKalb, Illinois, felony leaving the scene of an accident

Daniel D. Ross, 22, Branson, driving while intoxicated, speeding, driving while revoked

Cortell G. Scott, 30, Springfield, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, operating vehicle without a valid license, failed to display valid plates


Alivia D. Conner, 21, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, speeding

Dakota M. Bellah-Fowler, 19, Republic, possession of marijuana

Joel Santiago-Negron, 29, Branson, three counts of felony possession of a controlled substance, felony violation of a protection order

Rhonda L. Sowards, 42, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance-xanax and hydrocozone, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no seat belt

Jasper County Sheriff: Adults try to lure children at rural Joplin home into car, same car may have been at local day care

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

On 9/26/2018, shortly after noon, a vehicle occupied by possibly three individuals entered a mobile home park east of Joplin and approached the front yard of a residence where two small children were playing.

The vehicle stopped in front of the home while an adult who was at the residence momentarily went into the house. When the adult at the residence went back outside and noticed the car parked in front of the residence with the rear driver side door open and an occupant calling for the children; one walking toward the car.

The adult confronted the occupants of the vehicle. The driver drove away and was not located by law enforcement dispatched to the scene. 

The vehicle is described as a dark grey in color, four door compact sedan, possibly a Dodge Neon or similar make and model. 

The car had a rear spoiler on the trunk lid and a missing driver side rear hubcap or small “donut” spare tire. Video surveillance footage of the suspect vehicle was captured at the mobile home park. 

During investigation into this incident a vehicle matching this description was seen on 09-26-18 and today, 09-27-18, at a daycare facility east of Joplin in the early morning hours during child drop off time. 

The vehicle was occupied by a male driver and female passenger wearing hats and sunglasses. Any information regarding this vehicle or the occupants can be directed to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Detective Michael Hollier at 417-358-8177 ext. 1260.

Eight-year-old Joplin girl run over, killed by semi on Newman Road

An eight-year-old Joplin girl was struck and killed by a semi 6:55 a.m. today on Newman Road, just outside of the Joplin city limits.

Destiny P. Chambers, 8, Joplin, was crossing the road when she was struck by a 2017 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Lance T. Lee, 49, DeKalb, Illinois.

Lee was tested for alcohol as required by law. The fatality was the 94th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Joplin Recycling Center to hold free document shredding event

(From the City of Joplin)

Many people may have personal papers that are no longer needed and are cluttering their house, but fear of identity theft prevents some people from trashing or recycling these sensitive documents.

The Joplin Recycling Center, 1310 West A Street, can help. On Saturday, November 17, in celebration of America Recycles Day, the Center will host a shredding event, in which large amounts of paper can be shredded quickly at no cost to area residents. this opportunity is only available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the document shredding company, CRC Shredding, will have their mobile shred truck at the Center. This event is free and open to all residents.

The event is sponsored by the Joplin Recycling Department, the Joplin Police Department, Region M Solid Waste Management District, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Captain Trevor Duncan reminds residents, “Identity thieves can turn your trash into cash, regardless if it is printed or electronic.”

Identity theft resulting from items stolen from the trash or curbside recycling bins is the easiest type of crime to prevent. By completely shredding documents, receipts, address labels, or pieces of paper with identifying information like account numbers, you can stop identity theft. But simply ripping an item a few times by hand is not sufficient! Identity thieves will spend hours putting ripped documents back together like a jigsaw puzzle.

Types of items identity thieves seek include:
Expired credit and debit cards
Credit and debit card receipts
Unused credit card checks
Credit card statements
Canceled checks
Investment account statements
Pension account statements
Paycheck stubs
Wage and earnings statements
Phone and utility bills
Retail invoices and statements
Tax returns and statements
Medical bills
Insurance claim information
Checking and savings account statements
Pre-approved credit card offers and applications
Insurance policy information (auto, health, life)
Expired identification documents (driver’s licenses and passports)




Even return addresses on envelopes indicate where you bank; who your doctor is; where your investments are held; who your mortgage is maintained by and provide other similar information that provides a blueprint of your life.

If residents fear they have been a victim of identity theft, they should contact their local law enforcement agency.

Mary Anne Phillips, Recycling Coordinator said, “We are happy to bring this event to the Joplin community in celebration of America Recycles Day, but for those who cannot attend, the Recycling Center has a paper document destruction service all year.”

The Center utilizes three locked 96-gallon containers that are switched out with empty containers on a weekly basis by CRC Shredding. The process is self-serve---patrons can drop approximately 200 pages at a time through the restricted opening on the container. This service is no cost to patrons. All paper is shredded, mixed with other non-sensitive shredded paper, pulped, and then used in the manufacture of products such as egg cartons.

The Center is open Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, contact:

Mary Anne Phillips, Recycling Coordinator 417-624-0820 extension 501;

Captain Trevor Duncan, 417-623-3131 extension 600;

Jennifer Shotwell, Region M, 417-649-6400 extension 302

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Best of Second City performance set for tonight at Joplin Memorial Hall

(From Connect2Culture)

Connect2Culture (C2C) will present “Best of… The Second City” on Thursday, September 27, 2018, 7:30pm (doors 6:30pm) at Joplin Memorial Hall (212 W 8th St, Joplin, MO 64801). This will be the first performance in C2C’s 2018-2019 Curtains Up series.

Come experience how it all began! This must-see show features the best sketches and songs from The Second City's repertoire made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more – as well as their trademark improvisation.

Fresh, fast and always spectacularly funny, The Second City is celebrating nearly sixty years producing cutting-edge satirical revues and launching careers of generation after generation of comedy's best and brightest. May contain Adult or Mature Content.

Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org or 1-800-514-3849 (etix is the exclusive ticketing provider). Floor and ADA Seating: $40. Mezzanine: $30. Balcony: $20. Season tickets are also available – buy tickets to all performances in the series and receive a 20% discount!

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrest

9/26/2018 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 
Daily News 

9/24/2018 Robert M Artym 36 of Carthage, MO was arrested for Domestic Assault 3rd Degree.

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Joplin Police Department Arrests September 25-26

09/25/2018 0800
MARTIN ANTHONY POWERS
259 Tower Rd, 6 GRANBY, MO 64844
WM 29 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/25/2018 0731
DANYALE NICOLE WILSON
1810 W 24th St Apt-a JOPLIN, MO 64804
BF 34 949 W 2ND ST/S GRAY AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/25/2018 0800
TRACIE SERENITY TEEL
538 Valve Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 28 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT
5 1 BENCH WARRANT
6 1 BENCH WARRANT
7 1 BENCH WARRANT
8 1 BENCH WARRANT


09/25/2018 1000
TRENTON WAYNE DOTY
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 43 131 W 8TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 225.00
1 1 LITTERING

09/25/2018 1100
CORY LEE WRIGHT
18008717 910 W Chestnut CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 29 3320 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
1 1 PROPERTY DAMAGE

09/25/2018 1100
MELISSA REED STEPPE
18008717 131 S McKee Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
 WF 24 3320 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
1 1 PROPERTY DAMAGE
3 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/25/2018 1245
BRADLEY DUNCAN ROWE
2516 W 4th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 48 2249 W 7TH ST/S MCKINLEY AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/25/2018 1433
MEGHAN MEREDITH COWAN
WF 37 2300 S MAIDEN LN 225.00
1018 W 18th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/25/2018 1433
AARON L KING
915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 2300 S MAIDEN LN 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
3 1 CONSUMPTION/ POSS OF ALCOHOL - BUSINESS-COMM ESTABLISHME

09/25/2018 1538
TIMOTHY MICHEAL KETCHUM
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 33 1049 W 5TH ST/S PICHER AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/25/2018 1654
DAVID LEE TAYLOR
18008726 615 W 6th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 42 2023 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING
2 1 CONSUMPTION/ POSS OF ALCOHOL - BUSINESS-COMM ESTABLISHME

09/25/2018 1700
DUSTIN LEE HOLDEN
613 N Fountain St CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
WM 28 2681 E 4TH ST/S OZARK AVE 225.00
1 1 CARELESS DRIVING
2 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

09/25/2018 1945
GENE ALAUNZO COFFEY
3014 S Kansas Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 54 1149 E 26TH ST/S WISCONSIN AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/25/2018 2214
PHILLIP AARON CLARK
320 W 3rd St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 48 102 S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/26/2018 0005
MONESHA MONAY SHERRICK
BF 21 2000 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
518 S Brownell Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/26/2018 0750
BRYAN DAVID YOCHUM
4421 Schmittwoods ST LOUIS, MO 63123
WM 31 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

Lamar man injured in accident on 160

A Lamar man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on U. S. 160, four miles east of Lamar.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 driven by Dexter R. Dale, 29, Lamar, failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned, coming to rest in a ditch.

Dale was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin residents, Granby man injured in one-vehicle crash on 43

Three people were injured in a one-vehicle collision 1:33 a.m. today on MO 43, just south of I-44 inside the Joplin city limits.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Toyota Corolla driven by William C. Busby, 23, Granby, ran off the roadway, struck a sign and overturned.

Busby suffered minor injuries.

Two passengers, Chad J. Ellis, 23, and Brittany K. Lyell, 33, both of Joplin, were treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Exeter woman injured in near head-on collision with Granby teen

An Exeter woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision 7:30 a.m. today on Route A, three miles west of Wheaton.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2012 Ford Fusion driven by Lacey K. Patrick, 19, Granby, failed to yield to a 2007 Toyota Solara driven by Evelyn M. Cross, 57, Exeter, and struck it nearly head on.

Cross was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin residents arrested after shot fired at SWAT team, meth, weapons confiscated, children removed from home

(From the Joplin Police Department)

This morning, September 26, 2018 at about 5:44 a.m, the Joplin Police Department SWAT Team arrived at 622 ½ North Byers for a Search Warrant. The Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team had obtained a search warrant on the residence and the Joplin Police Department SWAT Team responded to secure the residence and its occupants for ODET.

When the Joplin Police Department SWAT Team arrived, they approached the door and began to make entry.

A suspect inside the residence fired a shot in their direction. The shot exited the wall, past the SWAT Team and struck a tree in the front yard. That suspect was arrested without incident and no injuries occurred. Joplin Police Detectives then investigated the assault on officers. Detectives worked alongside members of ODET for the investigation into the narcotics and firearms at the residence.

Christopher Vaughn, 44, Joplin, was arrested for First Degree Assault on Law Enforcement, Armed Criminal Action, Delivery of a Controlled Substance and child endangerment. 

Samantha McCrary, 24, was also arrested from the residence for child endangerment and 5 active JPD Warrants. Two young juveniles were taken into state’s protective custody from the residence as well. Meth and firearms were recovered from the residence.

The investigation is ongoing, and charges will be submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office. Both Vaughn and McCrary are being held at the Joplin City Jail.

Highway Patrol Arrests September 25-26

Stephanie L. Gilbert, 51, Springfield, felony delivery of a controlled substance (oxycodone, hydrocodone, adderall, alprazolam, clonazepam), possession of marijuana, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, no insurance, speeding

Charley Garner, 26, Diamond, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, failure to register vehicle, failure to title vehicle, improper right turn

Jana M. Maciejczak, 57, Ozark, speeding, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Leland J. Fitzgerald, 27, Centerton, Arkansas, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, failure to display valid plates


Bobby M.. Chacon, 38, Branson, misdemeanor Branson Police Department warrant for shoplifting

Shae L. Barre, 25, Harrison, Arkansas, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine

Sergio P. Sanchez-Sanchez, 22, Grove, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated, no valid driver's license, speeding, failure to drive within a single lane, following too closely, immigration detainer

Sean A. Miles, 21, Warsaw, misdemeanor Benton County warrant for failure to appear on property damage

JHS Theatre Department to hold garage sale fundraiser

(From the Joplin High School Theatre Department)

Joplin High School Theatre Department will hold a garage sale fundraiser, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 29, in the Performing Arts Center parking lot at the high school.

Come support our department.

Carthage Art Walk Friday

(From the Carthage Convention and Visitors Bureau)

"Animal Art in Action" at Carthage Art Walk on

Friday, September 28 from 6 pm to 9 pm on the Historic Carthage Square.

Animals take center stage on the Square THIS FRIDAY!! Also, stop by to see "Humans of Carthage" from the Carthage HS AP Communication students, Heartland Opera Theatre, and The Front Page News Band. Food options include: Conchinita Mexican Street Food plus our favorites from around the square The Carthage Deli, Mother Road Coffee, and The Woodshed! Bring your appetite and enjoy a beautiful night on the square with music, fun, and artistry.

This event will close and vacate Main Street to accommodate food trucks, artists, entertainers, businesses, and YOU!

Joplin Police Department Arrests September 24-25

09/24/2018 0850
JEREMY ALLAN SIMON
2417 E Laurel St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 43 800 S MAIDEN LN 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/24/2018 1040
 DUSTIN TYLER LAMPHEAR
18008675 218 S Gray Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 218 S GRAY AVE 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

09/24/2018 1026
RANDY JAMES PRIER
812 S Chestnut Ave, 1/2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 54 812 S CHESTNUT AVE 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

09/24/2018 1245
ROBERT MATTHEW MCCORCLE
906 S Chestnut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 LARCENY


09/24/2018 1730
BRYAN LEE CROW
18008691 3110 E 11th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 41 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 LARCENY

09/24/2018 2109
TROY CHRISTIAN CARTER
18008700 2822 W 4th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 47 2822 W 4TH ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

09/24/2018 2100
SAMUEL ISAIAH ALLEN
806 N Wilson WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 30 C ST/ PEARL AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

09/24/2018 2056
KEVIN ROY ESTES
4395 Saginaw Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 41 400 S ST LOUIS AVE 500.00
1 1 DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS

09/24/2018 2300
TAYLOR ELISE KING
811 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 27 1014 W 8TH ST 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/24/2018 2300
PATRICK MICHEAL KING
811 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 26 1014 E 8TH ST 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/25/2018 0125
GINGER NICOLE EHLERT
18008707 203 E 3rd GALENA, KS 66739
WF 48 2900- BLK W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS

09/25/2018 0345
ANDRIA RENE CAFFERTY
WF 26 100 S MONROE AVE 500.00
717 W 12 St WEBB CITY, MO 68470
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

Neosho woman injured after hitting animal on 60

A Neosho woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:25 a.m. today on U. S. 60, one mile west of Granby.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Ford Focus driven by Leeta D. Toye, 33, Neosho, struck an animal in the roadway.

Toye was treated for minor injuries at Freeman Neosho.

Sensory room added at Missouri Southern

(From Southern News Service)

Everything about the contents and ambiance of a new sensory room on the campus of Missouri Southern screams “relax,” which is the entire point.

Located in the Student Success Center in Hearnes Hall, the room provides a therapeutic way for visitors to de-stress and enjoy activities that stimulate all of the senses.

“I belong to a national organization called the Association on High Education and Disability, and every year I go to the national conference,” says Lori Musser, coordinator of Student Disability Services. “This year they had set up a sensory room and I went to look at it.”

“We see a lot of students who have been diagnosed with anxiety or ADHD and need those senses stimulated.”

An empty office was available in the Student Success Center, and it was soon stocked with items that make the sensory room so engaging. There’s a space to enjoy coloring, music, a weighted blanket, music, a sand tray, and a “plant” made of fiber optic strands to run your hands through.

The room was completed about two weeks ago. Signage was put up in Hearnes Hall and students have already started taking advantage of the room.

“We’ve had students who pass the signs come in to check it out,” says Musser. “It’s a place where they can come in and relax if they’re feeling stressed out.”

But the sensory room isn’t just for students. If faculty or staff members are in need to a place to de-stress, the sensory room is open to all.

“We all need it. We all get stressed out,” says Musser. “You’re more productive if you’re relaxed.”

Jasper County Marriage Licenses September 17-24

Stephen Craig Leake II, 21, Joplin, and Haylee Marie Colgin, 21, Joplin

Gregory Clarence Skelton, 29,Carterville, and Cheyenne Nicole Jennings, 23, Carterville.

Trent Adrian Knowles, 26, Joplin, and Kristen Alexis Hale, 22, Joplin

Samuel Jesse Bergen, 20, Joplin, and Hannah Faye Reardon, 19, Granby.

Michael Clayton Jackson, 34, Joplin, and Mauri Leigh Brewer, 35, Joplin.

Effendi Nkwende Nkwenti, 27, Springfield, and Summer Melissa Oliphant, 29, Carthage.

Travis Martin Smith, 32, Mulberry, Kansas, and Jonna Nicole Briscoe, 34, Mulberry, Kansas

Phuc Duy Nguyen, 48, Joplin, and Tuoi Thi Nguyen, 48, Joplin Justin Chad Montes, 23, Marionville, and Alivia Sue Gilliam, 25, Monett

Patrick Ray Paxton, Jr., 30, Webb City, and Channing Alexa Markley, 25, Joplin

Robert Eugene Triplett, Jr., 50, Republic, and Tammy G. Wilson, 44, Republic

Jacob Kain Lee, 23, Carthage, and Brittany Breann Barnett, 22, Carthage

Brandan Lee Reasoner, 23, Carl Junction, and Carolyn Jo Good, 20, Carl Junction

Brian Steven Reynolds, 31, Carthage, and Samantha Ann Myers, 37, Carthage

Benjiman Adam Crawford, 32, Joplin, and Tabitha Francis McDowell, 31, Joplin

Omar Andres Perez, 21, Webb City, and Alexis Lauren Smith, 23, Webb City

Kaden Ray Nowlin, 23, Webb City, and Raven Nicole Federico, 20, Carl Junction

Logan Treg Baker, 26, Jay, Oklahoma, and Makisha Jo White, 30, Jay, Oklahoma

Joshua Edison Swartz, 29, Joplin, and Brenna Michelle Kinnard, 30, Joplin

Christopher Blake Robinson, 31, Carl Junction, and Erica Lorraine Cantrell, 34, Carl Junction

Eric Walter Jackson, 23, Neosho, and Rebecca Louise Weaver, 24, Neosho

William Bennon Lee, 23, Joplin, and Shelby Elaine Locicero, 23, Joplin

Robert Leon Williams, 61, Webb City, and Carla Jean Berg, 49, Webb City 

 
Benjamin Kyle Carrier, 23, Webb City and Tiffany Kaylene Sutton, 23, Webb City

Charles J. Bolin, 31, Joplin, and Meesha Leann Dodd, 23, Joplin

Trenton Levi Pippin, 24, Carl Junction, and Olivia Grace Corben, 18, Carl Junction

Colton Lee Tubbs, 26, Carthage, and Hannah Rae Kirk, 21, Carthage

Chance Adair Bender, 21, Webb City, and Liatria Azalea Walker, 19, Webb City

Matthew Dylan Coltin Shively, 20, Joplin, and Avery Dagen Taylor, 19, Carl Junction

Coffee with Joplin's police chief scheduled

Highway Patrol Arrests September 24-25

Sean A. Miles, 21, Warsaw, misdemeanor Benton County warrant for failure to appear on property damage

Anita M. Eakes, 56, Webb City, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Southern Theatre to present Ibsen's "Ghosts" October 3-6

(From Southern News Service)

Southern Theatre will present “Ghosts” by Henrik Ibsen at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, through Saturday, Oct. 6, in the Bud Walton Theatre at Missouri Southern State University.

Directed by Dr. Jim Lile, Ibsen’s masterful work is about the corrosive effects that the past can have on the present. Upon its premiere in England in 1891, “Ghosts” was angrily dismissed as “an open drain” and “literary carrion.” The play remains, however, as a powerful example of realistic play writing, with a spellbinding plot and complex characters that continue to attract the world’s finest actors.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students, and can be purchased at the door. The box office will open at 6:30 p.m. for each performance.

For theatre production information, call 417-625-9393. Requests for accommodations related to a disability must be made to Terri Spencer at 417-625-9393 at least 72 hours before the performance.

The cast includes:

Joplin

Carly Ball, sophomore, theatre major

Damon Fox, junior, theatre

Austin Henady, junior, theatre

Michael Rivera, freshman, theatre

Webb City

Chelsie Jeffries, junior, mass communications

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

09/21/2018 1100
MISTY DAWN GRAY
912 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 42 849 W 7TH ST/S CONNOR AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/21/2018 1150
STEPHEN V YANEZ
18008574 20 Birch Drive PARSONS, KS 67357
WM 33 932 E 34TH ST 0.00
1 1 VANDALISM

09/21/2018 1615
KEVIN LEE DEMEREST
18008581 910 Iowa Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 22 910 S IOWA AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

09/21/2018 1820
SHANI CHEREE OLIVER
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO
WF 51 2516 E 4TH ST 250.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY



09/21/2018 1803
JOSEPH EARL DIXON
2028 S Wall Apt 1 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 56 I44WBMM3.6 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/21/2018 2345
JAMIE LEE MCCANN
2701 E 11th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 38 2000 W 7TH ST 231.50
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/22/2018 0122
JOSEPH MICHAEL DAVIS
2428 S Florida Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 40 149 E 7TH ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

09/22/2018 0247
MICHAEL STEPHEN RICHARDSON
2428 E 26th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 51 4436 S 43 HWY 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

09/22/2018 1610
MARION LEA KIMMONS
7164 County Road 193 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 57 1531 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/22/2018 2040
JOSEPH WAYNE CLARK Sr 18008629
1814 W 4th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 50 1814 W 4TH ST 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

09/22/2018 2130
CARL BENJAMIN LONG
1602 S Minnesota Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 26 849 W 10TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/22/2018 2216
ARTHUR DILLARD QUICK
4857 W Highland Ave PHOENIX, AZ 85301
WM 55 131 W 10TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

09/22/2018 2200
CODY RAY PROFFITT
4408 W 31st St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 27 316 N JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/22/2018 2200
WILLIAM CARL BUSBY IV
132 W Neosho St GRANBY, MO 64804
WM 23 316 N JOPLIN AVE 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/23/2018 0000
ROBERT DERREL GENTRY
18008636 228 N Byers Ave, 3 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 41 228 N BYERS AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 ASSAULT - CITY
3 1 ASSAULT - CITY
4 1 ASSAULT - CITY

09/23/2018 0034
IVY DEWAYNE IVERSON
526 N Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 27 1800 W 7TH ST 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/23/2018 0115
MADDELYN LEE PACE
506 N Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 18 506 N BYERS AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

09/23/2018 0115
DEREK PAUL ULIBARRI
506 N Byers JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 33 506 N BYERS AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

09/23/2018 0230
CHADWICK THOMAS STUDYVIN
1509 E 6th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 28 528 S ST LOUIS AVE 0.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

09/23/2018 1039
RODNEY LEE RODRIGUEZ
18008643 1705 E Fountain Rd JOPLIN, MO 64870
WM 36 0000 8TH/OHIO 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/23/2018 1326
LILLIAN NOEL LATURNER
18008646 1517 E Hill St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 20 3600 S RANGELINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - OTHER

09/23/2018 1340
TIMOTHY JAMES CLARK
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64848
WM 45 101 S MAIN ST 500.00
2 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

09/23/2018 1400
CRYSTAL ELANINE COOK
18008648 411 N Wall JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 40 411 N WALL AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

09/23/2018 1324
BRIAN CHRISTOPHER KUJAWA
10108 Deep Skies Dr LAUREL, MD 20723
WM 44 3031 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

09/23/2018 1725
ANDRIA RENE CAFFERTY
717 W 12 St WEBB CITY, MO 68470
WF 26 605 S WINFIELD AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/23/2018 1710
BRANDON WAYNE OAKES
916 Roosevelt Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 26 605 S WINFIELD AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/23/2018 1841
KENNETH WAYNE RAKESTRAW
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 60 849 W 5TH ST/S CONNOR AVE 0.00
1 1 FAIL TO STOP, STOP SIGN

09/23/2018 1900
RICHARD ALAN WOLF
1324 Northridge Terr JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 63 149 E 7TH ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 0.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
2 1 FAIL TO STOP ON A STEADY RED SIGNAL

09/23/2018 2024
TIFFANY DARLENE BENNETT
114 N Cox Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 38 9TH ILLINOIS 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/23/2018 2212
PHILLIP JOHN THOMAS
18008662 HOUK 3528 S Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 33 3528 S JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

09/23/2018 2110
TONIA MICHELLE PRYOR
4041 Nn Hwy JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 44 0 I-44/E83.0 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

09/23/2018 2330
ASHLEY RENEE REVIA
62500 E 145 Road WYANDOTTE, OK
WF 33 4500 S 43 HWY 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

California man killed in head-on collision with Pineville driver near Powell

A California, MO man was killed in a two-vehicle accident 7:25 a.m. today on Route E, five miles south of Powell.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Dodge Neon driven by Billy D. Penn, 26, California, crossed the center line and struck a 2006 GMC Sierra driven by Carrie S. Searcy, 57, Pineville, head on.


McDonald County Deputy Coroner John Fletcher pronounced Penn dead at the scene at 8:40 a.m.

Searcy was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.

The fatality was the 93rd this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Highway Patrol Arrests September 23-24

Matthew J. McCord, 34, Springfield, misdemeanor Greene County warrant for failure to appear on endangering the welfare of a child

Matthew I. Waite, 34, Marshfield, felony driving while revoked/suspended, no insurance

Salvador B. Sanchez Trejo, 25, Joplin, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid driver's license, no plates, no insurance

Cassandra S. VanKirk, 33, Stockton, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding