Saturday, November 30, 2019

Highway Patrol Arrests November 29-30

Layla J. Ingram, 21, Taneyville, felony tampering, no driver's license, no insurance, no seat belt

Harold D. McPherson, 72, Lee's Summit, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Brian D. Howard, 31, Nixa, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, no headlights, illegal tint, no insurance, no seat belt







Derek L. Bohannon, 25, Neosho, felony driving while intoxicated

Collin J. Ault, 25, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, speeding, lane violation, no seat belt

Carthage teen injured in accident caused by deer

A Carthage teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:45 p.m. Friday on County Road 130, one mile north of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Trevor C. Alton, 17, Carthage, driving a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, swerved to miss a deer, struck a culvert and the vehicle overturned.

A passenger, Lane Pickett, 17, Carthage, was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Three Neosho residents injured in collision on I-49

Three Neosho residents were injured in a two-vehicle collision 9:30 p.m. Friday on I-49 in Pineville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2008 Kia Spectra driven by Gentry L. Edwards, 23, Neosho, struck a 2006 International 7400 truck driven by Roman Pacheco, 37, Anderson, in the rear.







A passenger in the Edwards vehicle, Andy L. Coe, 29, Neosho, was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.

Edwards and another passenger, Adam J. Quaranta, 34, Neosho, were treated for moderate injuries at Mercy.

Friday, November 29, 2019

Seneca Police make arrests on felony warrants, dog at large warrant, DWI with three times legal blood limit

(From the Seneca Police Department)

On 11/24/19, Officer Housley made a traffic stop at Washington/Billings for an equipment violation.

The driver, Johnny Hinds, had a warrant out of Newton County for: No Seatbelt. Hinds was placed under arrest and transported to the Seneca Police Department where he posted a cash bond.

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On 11/24/19, Officer Housley made a traffic stop at Cherokee/Washington for a moving violation. The passenger, Travis Luckinbill, had a warrant out of Seneca for Expired Plates. Luckinbill was arrested and transported to Newton County Jail.

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On 11/23/19, Officer Housley made a traffic stop at Hwy U/Bethel Rd. The driver, Allen Cully had a felony warrant out of Pettis County Missouri for hit and run. Cully was arrested for the warrant and was transported to Newton County Jail.










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On 11/22/19, Officer Housley made a traffic stop at Cemetery Rd/Bear Ln for a moving violation. The driver was arrested for DWS and transported to Newton County Jail.

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On 11/22/19, Officer Housley made a traffic stop at Hwy 43/Lucy Ln for an equipment violation. The driver was arrested for DWS and transported to Newton County Jail.

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On 11/22/19, Officer Thiel made a traffic stop at Cherokee/Washington for an equipment violation. The driver, Mary Body, had two warrants out of Joplin for: Dog At Large and No Insurance. Body was arrested and transported to Joplin and exchanged to a Joplin Officer.

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On 11/11/19, Officer Fort made a traffic stop at Washington/Sherwood Dr. for multiple moving violations. The driver blew a BAC of .260. The driver was arrested and cited for: DWI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Keep Right and transported to Newton County Jail. The driver was also issued a notice of Suspension on his driver’s license.

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U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Jasper County

Dennis A. Mullins and Irene C. Mullins
Jessica A. Shumard
Paul Alejandro, Jr., and Laurel Anne Alejandro
Brandon Roy McClintock



Lawrence County

Britney Michalle White
Willie D. Williams and Amber Lynn Williams








Newton County

Steven Wayne Bicknell
Stacen Don Wright
Paul Dean Bates and Kimberly Anne Bates

Stone County

Jesse Lee Keener and Julia Kay Keener

Joplin Police to have extra officers out to watch for drunk drivers

(From the Joplin Police Department)

We will have extra officers out this weekend looking for impaired drivers and giving extra attention to high traffic roadways.

Please wear your seatbelt and drive sober!

Joplin, Carthage residents injured in collision on 71

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 7:25 a.m. on MO 71, one mile east of Carterville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Ford Explorer driven by Matthew P. Goodman, 33, Carthage, rear ended a 2013 Ford F-250 driven by Nickolas F. Pitts, 77, Joplin.







After the impact, the Goodman vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and the Pitts vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway.

Goodman and Pitts were treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests November 28-29

Jonathan W. Walker, 31, Carterville, Carterville Police Department warrants for liquor and various traffic violations

Matthew R. Forrest, 38, Halfway, driving while intoxicated (physical injury) careless and imprudent driving

Lora L. Maloney, 1955, Rockaway Beach, felony driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, driving while revoked







Carissa L. Cortez, 21, Purdy, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on right half of roadway involving a crash, no seat belt

Thomas J. Bischof, 29, Villa Park, Illinois, possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding

Jasper County Criminal Cases November 29

The following criminal cases were filed in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Crystal Dawn Adamson, 1984, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance

Lasonya Kay Montee, 1965, Joplin, felony out-of-state fugitive

Brandon Dean Briscoe, 1989, Joplin, felony robbery, felony armed criminal action, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony resisting arrest

Timothy Rian Adamson, 1991, Joplin, felony out-of-state fugitive







Zachariah Gary Jacob Keller, 1985, Carl Junction, felony tampering with a motor vehicle

Lyle Eugene Peterson, 1959, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance (two counts)

Crystal Lea Garrison, 1982, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance

Autumn Louise Fry, 1991, Joplin, felony unlawful possession of a firearm

Ruy Mason Ford, Jr., 1973, Carthage, felony delivery of a controlled substance, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Newton County Criminal Cases November 29

The following criminal cases were filed in Newton County Circuit Court:

Dallas Cote Botelho, 2000, Neosho, felony possession of a controlled substance, felony unlawful use of a weapon

Amber D. Duncan, 1985, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance, felony forgery


McDonald County Criminal Cases November 29

The following criminal cases were filed in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Hardy J. Jones, 2000, Garfield, Arkansas, misdemeanor animal neglect or abandonment

Brenda S. Gallman 1953, Grove, Oklahoma, misdemeanor trespassing, tampering with a utility meter, property damage








Marta D. Weeks, 1949, Grove, Oklahoma, tampering with a utility meter, property damage

Leah Nichole Selee, 1999, Pea Ridge, Arkansas, misdemeanor stealing

Barton County Criminal Case November 29

The following criminal case was filed in Barton County Circuit Court:

Gerson Israel Ruiz, 1999, Pittsburg, Kansas, careless and imprudent driving, failure to maintain financial responsibility




Dade County Criminal Cases November 29

The following criminal cases were filed in Dade County Circuit Court:

Tyler A. Baker, 1992, Aldrich, taking wildlife illegally
Clayton Carver, 1998, Pierce City, taking wildlife illegally
Ryan B. Countryman, 1988, Raymore, taking wildlife illegally
Travis J. McDowell, 1988, South Greenfield, driving while suspended/revokedCh
Denita L. Ross, 1977, Greenfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia






Daniel Ray Hamilton, 1972, Humansville, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failure to display plates
Chelsea Renae Moore, 1991, Springfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana
Kenneth Mantor, 1967, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana
Richard G. Jackson, 1991, Aldrich, felony tampering with a motor vehicle
Kyler W. Routledge, 2002, Lockwood, felony attempted burglary, misdemeanor property damage

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Hannah R. Bonnow vs. John B. Bonnow
Jacqueline M. Hernandez vs. Esvin S. Hernandez-Reyes






Juliana Raines vs. Jonathan M. Raines
Ryan F. Ricketts vs. Katie L. Ricketts
Misti D. Meads vs. Seth A. Meads

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Joshua M. Jennings vs. Whitney D. Jennings Guild

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Jennifer A. Haden vs. Steven B. Haden
Veronica Wasson vs. Timothy Wasson
Cori A. Middick vs. Brandon R. Middick



Thursday, November 28, 2019

Neosho residents, including four-year-old, injured in head-on collision on 59

Two Neosho residents were injured in a two-vehicle crash 3:55 p.m. today on MO 59, two miles northeast of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Kia Optima driven by Melissa R. Martin, 45, Neosho, made a left turn into the path of a 2000 Ford Explorer driven by Samuel J. Thornburg, 24, Aurora, and the two vehicles struck head on.

Martin and her four-year-old granddaughter were treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Three Granby residents, Arkansas man injured in head-on crash on 60

Four people were injured in a three-vehicle accident 5:28 p.m. today on U. S. 60, a half mile west of Granby.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a westbound 2004 Ford Expedition driven by Lucas L. Stephens, 25, Granby, attempted to pass a 2013 Hyundai Sonata driven by Kevin E. Minear, 54, Granby, then to avoid an eastbound 2019 Kia Sportage driven by Benito A. Blas-Leon, 65, Sulphur Springs, Arkansas, merged into the westbound lane and struck the rear of the Minear vehicle, causing it to cross the center line and hit the Blas-Leon vehicle head on.







Minear and a passenger, Tracy M. Minear, 54, Granby, were treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin. Another passenger, Brittany Minear, 25, Granby, was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy.

Blas-Leon was treated for serious injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.


Highway Patrol Arrests November 27-28

Johnie C. Thurman, 37, Branson, driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, equipment violation (license plate lamp)

Leonardo A. Barrios, 26, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, driving wrong way on one-way highway

Justin J. Melton, 33, Highlandville, driving while intoxicated, speeding, stopped in the roadway

Cody D. Romines, 28, Oronogo, four misdemeanor Joplin Police Department traffic warrants, misdemeanor Carterville Police Department traffic warrant

John J. Bourque, 36, Joplin, felony drug trafficking (heroin), misdemeanor Seneca Police Department warrant for failure to appear on driving while suspended








Isaiah K. Stone, 24, Forsyth, driving while intoxicated, no seat belt

Demarcus L. Hill, 25, Springfield, misdemeanor Hickory County warrant for failure to appear on traffic violation

Samuel C. Dietz, 21, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license

Michael L. Cowsar, 46, Rockaway Beach, misdemeanor Rockaway Beach Police Department warrant for failure to appear on driving while suspended, misdemeanor Taney County warrant for failure to appear on possession of narcotic equipment, possession of marijuana

Mindy K. Garrison, 45, Rockaway Beach, misdemeanor Christian County warrant for failure to appear

Gregory S. Veilleux, 44, Woodstock, Georgia, driving while intoxicated

Trevor L. McKenzie, 27, Philadelphia, Mississippi, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, no insurance

Matthew J. Davis, 24, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, consumption of an alcoholic beverage while driving

Karen J. Buckman, 55, Galena, driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor resisting arrest by fleeing, failed to drive on the right half of the roadway

Michael S. Gary, 52, McNeal, Arizona, felony tampering with a motor vehicle

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Agenda posted for Neosho City Council meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Neosho City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 7 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 203 E. Main St., Neosho, Missouri.

OPEN CALL TO ORDER 

ROLL CALL 

OPENING PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

APPROVAL & CONSENT OF AGENDA 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 
1. November 19, 2019 Open Session Minutes 
2. November 19, 2019 Closed Session Minutes 








VISITOR BUSINESS 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 
1. Bill No. 2019-966: Parks Salary Budget Amendment 
2. Bill No. 2019-968: DOT Realty Holdings, LLC Rezoning 

CORRESPONDENCE 
1. Thank you to Seth Blevins 

PROCLAMATION 

BID 
1. Celebrate Neosho Fireworks 

NEW BUSINESS 
1. Resolution Bill No. 2019-27: City Representative for the HSTCC 
2. Dump Truck Underbody Scraper Purchase 
3. Authorized User Agreement for MoDOT GPS Network 
4. Neosho Arts Council Discussion 
5. WCA Discussion 6. South Gate Estates Sale Discussion 

REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS 

ADJOURN

Joplin Police Department Arrests November 26-27

11/26/2019 0815
RAYMOND ALEXIS CARRION
3639 E 7th St DUQUESNE, MO 64801
WM 17 2104 S INDIANA AVE 500.00
2 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

11/26/2019 0800
ANTHONY R TINSLEY
1225 Outer Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 45 303 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

11/26/2019 0800
DAKOTA LEE WALD
205 S Olive MIAMI, OK 74354
WM 26 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 BENCH WARRANT








11/26/2019 1329
MELISSA REED STEPPE
131 S McKee Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 25 309 S ST CHARLES AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/26/2019 2021
BREE ANNE O`HARO
316 E 17th St BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713
WF 37 7TH/CONNOR 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/26/2019 2250
MARC ANTHONY THOMAS
2512 S New Hampshire Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 25 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/26/2019 2230
FAITH NICHOLE JONES
14712 Aspen Rd DIAMOND, MO 64840
WF 20 1110 W 8TH ST 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/26/2019 2230
KELSEY MICAL SIFFERMAN
8670 Newt Dr NEOSHO, MO 64850
WF 28 1110 W 8TH ST 0.00
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

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Seneca Police Department warns of scam- FBI agents won't ask for gift cards

(From the Seneca Police Department)

We have received calls in reference to an individual (James) calling, stating he is with the FBI.

The caller says that you have been linked to a crime and some of the other suspects have your bank account information. 

The caller tells them to ensure the security of their personal information, to purchase gift cards and then give them the numbers off of the card. 








The caller also advises not to tell anyone about the call or you will be imprisoned for 6 months to 3 years. 

THIS IS A SCAM!! 

The number used to call in this incident was 561-513-8138. Any law enforcement agency will never ask for gift cards as a form of payment. To ensure you do not fall victim to this scam, do not give out any personal information and screen any unknown number phone calls.

Highway Patrol Arrests November 26-27

Torrance D. Farmer, 45, Fayetteville, Arkansas, possession of marijuana

Lendon K. White, 58, Strafford, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Paul L. Fearn, 38, Webb City, felony Lawrence County warrants for failure to appear on tampering with a motor vehicle and property damage, felony driving while revoked, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to register motor vehicle, no insurance, Carthage Police Department warrants for failure to appear on possession of controlled substance, driving while revoked and improper equipment

Brandon D. Walker, 36, Springfield, felony leaving the scene of an accident, no seat belt

Vicky J. Kennell, 67, Everton, misdemeanor Webster County warrant for failure to appear on insufficient funds







Alex T. English, 27, Reeds Spring, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Moriah B. English, 29, Reeds Spring, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, careless and imprudent driving, no insurance

Gaylord. J. Richardson, Jr., 21, Kansas City, Kansas, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding

Kevin R. Zimmerman, 34, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, no seat belt

Kaylea R. McAlister, 28, Amelia, Ohio, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Kenneth J. McAlister, 31, Amelia, Ohio, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license, no insurance, failure to display valid plates

Jasper County Marriage Licenses November 16-27

Forrest Mitchell Hall, 22, Seneca, and Hannah Marie Gorham, 23, Joplin

Nathaniel Keith Neel, 22, Joplin, and Rebecca Lynn Norton, 22, Joplin

Joshua Max Jeffcoat, 42, Joplin, and Jamie Nicole Cox, 31, Joplin

Roger Scott Hurrell, 55, Carthage, and Mylene Meta Mejarito, 33, Carthage

Cooper Avrum Clopton, 29, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Emily Ann Hancock, 30, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Randy Kent Jones, 63, Camden, Tennessee, and Carol Grace Morris, 54, Monett








John Michael Thurber, 42. Sand Springs, Oklahoma, and Ashlynn Eileen Janeway, 25, Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Colin Matthew Jones, 31, Carl Junction, and Sarah Marie Smith, 32, Carl Junction

Teddy Lee Faulkner, 61, Webb City, and Jenny Lou Nance, 64, Webb City

Harold Basil George, 75, Osage Beach, and Linda Kaye Jackson, 71, Joplin

Martin Joseph Wotama, 41, Neosho, and Angela Michelle Sweeney, 41, Neosho

Andrew Charles Johnson, 29, Joplin, and Lydia Claire Osborne, 20, Joplin

Colton Michael Oberlechner, 21, Carthage, and Cheyenne Sky Kellhofer, 21, Carthage

Cilrestor Ramon Riddley, 37, Joplin, and Crystal Elaine Stewart, 35, Joplin

Mason Ansley Hutson, 20, Joplin, and Alyssa Hope Ratliff, 19, Joplin

Freddie Samuel Hernandez, 22, Webb City, and Cheyenne Jean-Marie McDonald, 23, Carl Junction

Colton John Curry, 22, Joplin, and Shaina Marie Patrick, 23, Joplin

Keith Leon Fortenbaugh, 55, Joplin, and Laura Kay Lindsey, 48, Carthage

Tyler Alexander Dulinsky, 18, Joplin, and Autumn Victoria Reed, 18, Joplin







Jason Roger Steen, 27, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and Laykyne Darlene Lievens, 22, Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Dustin Eugene Lingenfelter, 29, Sarcoxie, and Alyssia Dawn-Lene Womack, 27, Sarcoxie

Lucas James Brunetti, 30, Pittsburg, Kansas, and Caitlin Marie Conrad, 26, Pittsburg, Kansas

David Michael Patrick Watson, 26, Joplin, and Shyla Leann Barry, 22, Joplin

Simeon Isaac Frank, 20, Webb City, and Alexis Joy Goebel, 20, Carl Junction

Bryce Thomas Coy, 27, Carl Junction, and Keely Shea Youngworth, 27, Overland Park, Kansas

Ricky Dean Fisher, 57, Joplin, and Rocio Lynn Jasso, 52, Joplin

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Main Street parking and trolley routes to shift for Joplin Christmas Parade

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin reminds citizens that the annual Christmas Parade is set for Tuesday, December 3. Freeman Health System is the host for this year’s parade, which has the theme “Christmas through the Decades”.

The parade begins at 6 p.m., starting from 15th and Main Street and traveling north to 3rd and Main Street, with the parade judges stationed at 8th and Main Street. Volunteers helping with the parade can be found throughout the route and will be designated by the safety vests they will be wearing.

To help spectators for the Joplin Christmas Parade, parking will not be allowed along Main Street starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday to allow everyone a clear vantage point. Accessible parking will be available at 8th and Main Street.








Please note that Main Street from 15th Street to 26th Street will close at 3 p.m. for staging the 100-plus entries in the event. This closure also includes all intersections. Starting at 4:30 p.m., the closure of Main Street will expand north to 2nd Street.

Travelers are encouraged to be extra cautious during this evening event. If needing to cross Main Street, drivers should plan extra travel time in order to reach the far south or north end during this event.

Because of these closures, the stops for the Sunshine Lamp Trolley will experience temporary changes for that afternoon, including:
Trolley stops along Main Street located at 3rd, 6th, 10th, 15th, 20th, and 26th Streets will be moved one block west to Joplin Avenue starting at 3 p.m. and remain in effect for remainder of the day.
The Green Route Trolley Stop at 25th will be moved to Virginia Street during the 3, 4 and 5 o’clock hours;
The Green Route will end at 32nd and Main at 6:05 p.m.

If you have questions about these temporary changes, contact the Sunshine Lamp Trolley at 417-626-8609.

Jasper County Criminal Cases November 26

The following criminal cases were filed in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Garrett Michael Koon, 1991, Joplin, misdemeanor resisting/interfering with arrest

Juan Gabriel Zapete Quinones, 1980, Neosho, no valid license

Melanie L. Potter, 1981, Joplin, failure to maintain financial responsibility

Teela Sade Green, 1992, Rockwall, Texas, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Michael Attabery, 1983, Joplin, possession of drug paraphernalia







Jordon Nicholas Lee, 2000, Joplin, no valid license

Nicholas Taylor Moore, 1988, Neosho, failure to maintain financial responsibility

Heather Marie Callahan, 1975, Joplin, driving while revoked/suspended

Jesse B. Owen, 1993, Galena, Kansas, no valid license, tampering or circumventing operation of interlock device

Mahdi J. Alahmed, 1994, Webb City, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Tevaris Jorden Young, 2000, Joplin, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Ashley Marie Price, 1997, Webb City, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Gabriel Lynn McClintock, 1975, Carl Junction, failure to maintain financial responsibility

David Patrick McKnight, 1998, Oronogo, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Zachary Craig Glidewell, 1994, Webb City, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, driving while revoked/suspended






Ashley Doerge, 1984, Joplin, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while revoked/suspended

Cory L. Paulk, felony driving while intoxicated

Zachary Lyle Simonds, 1984, Joplin, felony stealing

Larry Dustin Flowers, 1983, Alba, felony out-of-state fugitive

Scotty Allen Drake, 1980, Duquesne, felony child abuse

Michael Todd Evans, 1965, Joplin, felony out-of-state fugitive, felony possession of a controlled substance

Taylor Jose Rodriguez, 1996, Carthage, felony possession of a controlled substance



Newton County Criminal Cases November 26

The following criminal cases were filed in Newton County Circuit Court:

Daniel Knott, 1973, Stella, misdemeanor domestic assault

Timothy Leon Farris, 1992, Joplin, felony tampering with a motor vehicle







Christopher Dale Henson, 1991, Joplin, felony robbery, felony domestic assault, felony animal abuse

Ashton Blake Bickford, 1994, Neosho, misdemeanor domestic assault

Timothy Ray Wasson, 1979, Joplin, misdemeanor domestic assault


McDonald County Criminal Cases November 26

The following criminal cases were filed in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Kelsey Dawn Bowen, 1986, Southwest City, felony theft, pleaded guilty, sentenced to five years, sentence suspended

Tommy R. Eastburn, 1968, Rocky Comfort, felony unlawful use of a weapon, sentenced to four years, sentence suspended







Ryan Kason Magel, 1980, Washburn, felony driving while intoxicated

Yosenlin Y. Perez-Luna, 1994, Noel, felony forgery


Dade County Criminal Cases November 26

The following criminal cases were filed in Dade County Circuit Court:

Garrett S. Martin, 2002, Springfield, taking wildlife illegally

Jeremy D. Swope, 1990, Lamar, felony possession of a controlled substance

Matthew Ryan Brown, 1983, Bolivar, felony non-support (two counts)

Kyler W. Routledge, 2002, Lockwood, felony possession of a controlled substance







Brooke Estella Woods, 2000, Lockwood, felony possession of a controlled substance, felony endangering the welfare of a child

Bradley S. Schnedler, 1987, Nevada, felony tampering

Ericka Corrine Bough, 1993, Lockwood, felony possession of a controlled substance

Jason Andrew Muse, 1994, Everton, felony possession of a controlled substance

Rogetta Dawn Mueller, 1971, Everton, misdemeanor trespassing

Granby Police, Fire departments holding annual Shop With a Hero

(From the Granby Police Department)

It's once again Christmas time, and with that comes our annual Shop with a Hero event! We continue this year with our partnership with the Granby Fire Department to help at-risk youth and families in need.

If you are a struggling family which needs a little help providing a good Christmas for your children, applications can be picked up from City Hall at 302 N Main Street.

We try not to turn down any family, but funding can only stretch so far. Priority will be given to families based on a needs assessment provided from the application and by the amount of applications received. 

Priority will also be given to children between the ages of five and fifteen, but we may extend the age range depending on the assessments and funding available, so even if you have a child outside of that age range, you can still apply. 

Applications also must be limited to residents within the City Limits of Granby.

This year, we will be hosting the event December 21st at 10 a.m. at the Neosho Walmart. Applications will need to be turned back in no later than December 17th to be considered for the program, and a department representative will contact eligible applicants prior to the event to confirm attendance.

If you are a business or individual interested in helping fund the event, donations can be left at City Hall or by contacting the Police Chief directly. Thank you.

Joplin Police Department Arrests November 25-26

11/25/2019 1258
CRISTEN R BANNISTER
19011856 2216 E 8th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 28 301 S GENEVA AVE 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

11/25/2019 1250
LANCE CHRISTOPHER FYOCK
4956 Hwy Nn JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 30 1749 E 7TH ST/S ST LOUIS AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

11/25/2019 1048
TIMOTHY LEON FARRIS
1427 S Michigan Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 3107 E 36TH ST 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR







11/25/2019 1432
ALEXUS NIKITA WARD
131 S McKee Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 20 131 S MCKEE AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/25/2019 1541
CAMERON LEVI SCRIBNER
1548 Markwalk Drive DUQUESNE, MO 64804
WM 29 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/25/2019 1921
BARRY SCOTT MEYER
915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 50 1503 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

11/25/2019 1921
JEREMY DANIEL HEAD
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 1503 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

11/25/2019 2210
CLARENCE LEROY ACKERSON II
115 S Gray Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 50 949 W 5TH ST/S GRAY AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/25/2019 2238
JOHN LOUALLEN BARBRE
WM 55 1030 S JACKSON AVE 0.00
1030 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 VANDALISM

11/25/2019 2330
DANIEL LEON PIERSON
412 E 3rd St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 62 412- 1/2 W 3RD ST 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

Webb City Fire Department adds new ladder truck

(From the Webb City Fire Department)

I would like to welcome you to the newest apparatus at the Webb City Fire Department.

We will be taking delivery of this new Ferrara Ladder Truck in the next week or so to proudly serve the community. 

Thank you to the community, Mayor Ragsdale, City Council, Administrator Francis, Finance Director Craig, and FireMaster Equipment for making this possible.

Chief Roughton

Carthage Police searching for missing autistic 12-year-old boy

UPDATE: KOLEBY DALTON HAS BEEN FOUND AND IS SAFE

(From the Carthage Police Department)

Carthage residents in the area of 13th Street and Buena Vista Avenue.

12 year old Koleby Dalton, who has autism, has took off from his home near the 13th and Buena Vista Avenue area.

He is wearing a black and white camo Nike hoodie with a orange swoosh symbol, gray pants and black Under Armor tennis shoes.

With the pending weather and lower temperatures tonight we need him found quickly.

Anyone who sees him call 911 immediately.


Agenda posted for Joplin Building Board of Appeals meeting






JOPLIN BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019, 9 a.m. 
602 S. MAIN 5TH FLOOR

1. Roll Call

ITEM 2860 1201 S. BYERS. OWNER: Joplin Flying Associates Inc. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1744 Joplin MO. 64802 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (NINETH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2876 1911 S. BIRD AVE. OWNER: Helping Property Owners ADDRESS: 810 Euclid Blvd. Carl Junction MO. 64834 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (FIFTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)







ITEM 2880 231 S. PARK AVE. OWNER: Eric Colbert ADDRESS: 2630 E. 3RD St. Joplin MO. 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (FOURTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

ITEM 2881 1404 W. 4TH ST. OWNER: Ronald Roeber ADDRESS: 1404 W. 4TH St. Joplin MO. 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THIRD TIME BEFORE THE BOARD) ITEM 2882 328 N. CONNOR AVE. OWNER: Jesus & Tiona Rodriguez ADDRESS: 328 N. Connor Ave. Joplin MO. 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THIRD TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

ITEM 2883 220 S. FLORIDA AVE. OWNER: Mike & Aubrey Bradley ADDRESS: 16285 Cimarron Rd. Carthage MO. 64836 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

ITEM 2884 720 S. PICHER AVE. OWNER: 720 Picher TR. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3133 Joplin MO. 64803 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

ITEM 2885 1011 S. JACKSON AVE. OWNER: Sunnyvale Investments ADDRESS: 14604 Tamarack Rd. Jasper MO. 64755 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

ITEM 2886 1218 KENTUCKY AVE. OWNER: Edna Ebener ADDRESS: 1218 Kentucky Ave. Joplin MO. 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

ITEM 2887 2425 ANNIE BAXTER AVE. OWNER: Gloria Davies & Etal Talison Davies ADDRESS: 119 Stites St. Goodman MO. 64843 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

ITEM 2888 603 MONROE AVE. OWNER: Gary Winchester ADDRESS: 603 S. Monroe Ave. Joplin MO. 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

ITEM 2889 3207 N. ST. LOUIS AVE. OWNER: Gerald Koehler ADDRESS: 3207 N. St. Louis Ave. Joplin MO. 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 25, 2019 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 2. New Business

ITEM 2890 617 E. 13TH ST. OWNER: Dobemar Investments Inc. ADDRESS: 1601 S. Madison St. Webb City MO. 64870 “Finding of fact Hearing” scheduled for this date”

ITEM 2891 619 E. 13TH ST. OWNER: Dobemar Investments Inc. ADDRESS: 1601 S. Madison St. Webb City MO. 64870 “Finding of fact Hearing” scheduled for this date”

ITEM 2892 621 E. 13TH ST. OWNER: Dobemar Investments Inc. ADDRESS: 1601 S. Madison St. Webb City MO. 64870 “Finding of fact Hearing” scheduled for this date”

 3. Any Other Business

Joplin Police Department responds to 25 crashes, makes 113 arrests over weekend

(From the Joplin Police Department)


Weekend numbers:

Dispatched events: 615
Car stops: 87
Crashes: 25
Reports: 64
DWI/DWI-D: 2
Drugs: 5
Arrests: 113

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

11/26/2019 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 

11/22/2019 Joshua M Routh 30 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Possession of Firearm Unlawful for Certain Persons, Stealing and Hindering Prosecution.

11/22/2019 Vincent L Jackson 19 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Domestic Assault 2nd.

11/22/2019 Dakota L Wald 26 of Miami, OK was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated - Prior, Fail to Register Motor Vehicle and Possession of Less Than 10 Grams of Marijuana.

11/23/2019 Hannah E Booher 23 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and No Insurance.







11/23/2019 Arleasha D Kindred 30 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Burglary 1st Degree and Assault 3rd Degree.

11/23/2019 Beau J Blewer 41 of Carthage, MO was arrested for Domestic Assault 4th Degree.

11/23/2019 Garrett M Koon 28 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Resisting Arrest By Fleeing, Driving While Suspended - 11th Offense and Exceeding the Posted Speed Limit.

11/23/2019 Arleasha D Kindred 30 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Assault 3rd Degree.

11/24/2019 David E Utter 34 of Carthage, MO was arrested for Tampering with a Motor Vehicle 1st Degree, Resisting or Interfering with Arrest, Property Damage 2nd Degree and Driving While Revoked.

11/24/2019 Joshua D Griffith 35 of Fort Scott, KS was arrested for Stealing.

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.

For a more detailed list of inmates currently in custody visit our web site at: http://www.jaspercountysheriff.org/Documents/inmate_roster/InmateRoster.pdf The upper left hand corner of the INMATE ROSTER will reflect the date and time it was updated.

The INMATE ROSTER is subject to change as individuals are booked and released from jail.

Highway Patrol Arrests November 25-26

Jonathan M. Hampton, 26, Taneyville, driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain right half of roadway

Michael D. Janes, 43, El Dorado Springs, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, no insurance

Justin L. Steen, 34, Fair Grove, felony failure to register as a sex offender

Linda K. Lawson, 66, Sparta, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, careless and imprudent driving, no insurance

High wind warning goes into effect at 9 p.m. for Joplin area












URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1254 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ066-067-077-078-088-089-094-271500-
/O.UPG.KSGF.WI.Y.0010.191127T0000Z-191127T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSGF.HW.W.0003.191127T0300Z-191127T1500Z/
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Vernon-St. Clair-Barton-Cedar-Jasper-
Dade-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Fort Scott, Pawnee Station, Chicopee,
Lone Oak, Pittsburg, Baxter Springs, Lowell, Riverton, Columbus,
Neutral, Sherwin, Stippville, Nevada, Tiffin, Appleton City,
Johnson City, Kenoma, Lamar, Cedar Springs, El Dorado Springs,
Filley, Arnica, Caplinger Mills, Stockton, Joplin, Carthage,
Greenfield, Lockwood, Meinert, Aurora, Mount Vernon,
and Marionville
1254 PM CST Tue Nov 26 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Bourbon, Crawford and Cherokee Counties. In
  Missouri, Vernon, St. Clair, Barton, Cedar, Jasper, Dade and
  Lawrence Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These high winds combined with dry air
  will result in a high fire danger risk across southeastern
  Kansas and western Missouri this evening and tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.





Joplin Police Department spotlights Officer Andrew Moreno

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Officer Andrew Moreno has been with the Joplin Police Department since July 2019.

Before joining the Joplin Police Department Officer Moreno, was an infantryman with the United States Marine Corps from 2006-2010. 

Officer Moreno is from Riverton, Kansas and holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Missouri Southern State University. 








When asked what he wanted the public to know about his job Officer Moreno stated, “I want the public to know that I dedicate selfless service to my community, attempt disrupt the criminal elements of our community, and focus on community-oriented policing.” 

In his off-time Officer Moreno likes to spend time with his family and outdoor activities such as rock climbing. Thank you for sharing with us Officer Moreno.

McDonald County Route KK Bridge over Pine Creek open to traffic

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT
McDonald County Route KK Bridge Over Pine Creek OPEN to Traffic


Where: McDonald County Route KK bridge over Pine Creek east of Jane

When: 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26

What: Route KK bridge over Pine Creek is OPEN to traffic after contractor crews completed replacement of the old bridge







Project details:

-Project replaced old bridge with new longer and wider bridge over Pine Creek east of Jane
-Demolition of the old bridge began in early September
-Total cost to replace the bridge: $1.3 million

Prime contractor: Lehman Construction LLC, California

Annual Boutique Bonanza planned at Missouri Southern

(From Southern News Service)

The annual Boutique Bonanza is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center at Missouri Southern State University.

Open to alumni, faculty and staff, students and community members, the event offers a festive one-stop shopping opportunity.

This year’s vendors will include: Annie Kate’s, B. Hayes Designs, Baskets by Cindy, Bramble Bear Girl, Colonial House, Cool School Shoppe, Honey Bea Boutique, Mercy Hospital Gift Shop and Sisters Boutique, Mayra’s Wreaths & More, One of a Kind by Carol, Paparazzi $5 Accessories, local artist Mary Parks, Revel Boutique, Sister’s Gift Shop, Sugar Bull Boutique and Village Square Boutique.








There will be an hourly drawing for door prizes.

1o to 11 a.m.: Ladies’ pink Steve Madden wallet and a men’s Michael Kors watch

11 a.m. to noon: $100 MSSU Bookstore gift card and a Sharper Image diffuser with essential oils

Noon to 1 p.m.: Dune London purse and a Michael Kors ladies’ watch

1 to 2 p.m.: Black ladies’ Steve Madden wallet and a Michael Kors men’s watch

2 to 3 p.m.: Betsey Johnson wrap band watch and a Steve Madden scarf and wallet set

2:30 p.m.: $50 Walmart gift card

3 to 4 p.m.: Men’s Steve Madden wallet and $50 gift card

3:30 p.m.: $50 Walmart gift card

Portion of Highway 86 in Neosho to be closed

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT

Newton County Route 86 CLOSED in Neosho Dec. 3-6 for Sanitary Sewer Repair


Where: Missouri Route 86 (Hamilton Street) in Neosho between Main Street and Hickory Street

When: 7 a.m. Tuesday to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3-6

What: Contractor crews repairing sanitary sewer underneath Route 86








Traffic Impacts:

-Route 86 lanes CLOSED between Main Street and Hickory Street

-No signed detour

-Drivers urged to find alternate routes

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

Real estate purchases on tap today for Jasper County Commission

JASPER COUNTY COMMISSION AGENDA 
NOVEMBER 26, 2019 9 A.M. 
JASPER COUNTY COURTHOUSE ROOM 101 

1. CALL TO ORDER
 PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

9. NEW BUSINESS
◊ Approve Contract for Purchase of Real Estate at 606, 608, 610 and 614 South Pearl and 601 South Byers in Joplin.

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Monday, November 25, 2019

Carthage Police: Who's this guy?

(From the Carthage Police Department)

The Carthage Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying the subject shown here. This will be in reference to Case #1904288.

If you know this person, please contact Auxiliary Officer Musche at 417-237-7200 or at a.musche@carthagemo.gov




















Agenda posted for Joplin Planning and Zoning Commission meeting






Planning & Zoning Commission
Monday, December 9, 2019 4 P.M.
5th Floor Council Chamber 602 South Main Street, Joplin

Roll Call

Approval of the November 11, 2019 Minutes

Public Hearings 

Case 040-19: 3110 E 13th St. - A request to remove from District M-2-PD (Heavy Industrial District Planned Development) and include in District R-3 (Apartment House District) for the purpose of future residential development – Phong Nguyen

Case 041-19: Easement Vacation – A request to vacate a utility easement located at 2001 S. Wisconsin Ave. – Kevin Parker







Case 042-19: Easement Vacation – A request to vacate a utility easement located at the Southwest corner of W. 26th St. & S. McCoy Ave. – Parker Development, LLC

Case 043-19: West of the Intersection of E. 19th St. and S. Michigan Ave. – A request to remove from District R-1 (Single-family Residential) and include in District C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) for the purpose of a mini-storage development – Joel Standeford

Case 044-19: Street Vacation – A request to vacate 150 feet of S. McCoy Ave., approximately 150 feet South of the intersection of S. McCoy Ave. and W. 4th St. – Joplin Peace Tabernacle Old Business

New Business 

Case 045-19: Preliminary Plat Review – A request to review the Preliminary Plat of Hal’s Subdivision located on the Northwest corner of the intersection of W. 26th St. and S. Roosevelt Ave. – Joel Standeford

Case 046-19: Final Plat Review – A request to review the Final Plat of Hal’s Subdivision located on the Northwest corner of the intersection of W. 26th St. and S. Roosevelt Ave. – Joel Standeford

Other Business

Adjournment

Joplin city offices to be closed Thursday, Friday, trash pickup schedule changed

(From the City of Joplin)

In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

This closing includes the Joplin Recycling Center, MAPS and the Sunshine Lamp Trolley services. 

The Recycling Center will reopen on Saturday, November 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

City Hall and other City services will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. on Monday, December 2. 








MAPS and the Sunshine Lamp Trolley services will resume services starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, December 2.

Public Safety services (Police and Fire Departments) will continue to operate throughout the Thanksgiving holidays, as these departments run 24/7 throughout the year. Joplin Regional Airport operations will also be running on Thursday and Friday.

Joplin citizens are reminded that residential trash and curbside recycling will NOT be picked up on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. 

 Customers who usually have trash/recycling picked up on Thursdays will have their trash/recycling picked up on Friday, November 29. 

 Friday customers will have their trash/recycling picked up on Saturday, November 30.

Barton County Marriage Licenses

Jordan Wendell Splitter, 22, Liberal and Heather Dawn Colliers, 21, Liberal

Cassandra Nicole White, 31, Lamar and Tara Kanita Stephanie Hassemer, 19, Lamar.

Joplin Little Theatre production of "Christmas Kid" to help get toys for KOAM/Salvation Army project

(From Joplin Little Theatre)

A light comedy, "Christmas Kid", is a sweet, updated version of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

Calvin owns a toy store in mid-town America called The Toy Box. On Christmas Eve he wants to stay open as long as customers are buying, but family and employees say it isn’t right. Then Calvin is visited by Angela, an angel with an attitude. 

Featuring a cast of 30, the story takes off from there. 

This is a very special event for the Christmas Season. JLT is working in conjunction with KOAM-TV and The Salvation Army. 








When attending the show, bring a new toy (unwrapped) and put it on the front of the stage before the show starts. It will be used on the set of The Toy Box, then will be put in the Salvation Army box in the lobby, to be given to area children to help make their Christmas a little brighter. 

For the donation individuals will receive a voucher, compliments of KOAM-TV, for a refreshment from the theatre’s canteen. 

Performance dates are December 4-8. 

Tickets are available by calling the JLT box-office at 417-623-3638 or online at www.joplinlittletheatre. org. Ticket prices are Adults $18; Seniors (55/up) and Students (Any) $15 and Children 12 and under $8.