Agenda posted for Carthage Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation Commission meeting

 

Agenda posted for Jasper County Commission meeting

 

Lamar Community Blood Drive scheduled

 

Highway Patrol Arrests November 28-29

Trenton M. Otter, 21, Nevada, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Miguel A. Corrado, 21, Fort Leonard Wood,  driving while intoxicated, lane violation, failed to stop at stop line

Xavier D. Cerantes, 19, Parsons, Kansas, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at steady red light

Jamason R. White, 42, Hollister, driving while intoxicated

Scott W. Murphy 55, Cave Springs, Arkansas, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Jasper County

Michael Gregory Thomas and Crystal Brook Thomas

Kristen Nicole Richardson and Marisa Nicole Sherr

James Edward Wicks, Jr., and Carol Lynn Wicks

Travis Brandon Wilson

Douglas Winslow WhiteEagle

Carissa Jo Crain

Leif Eric Taylor

Lawrence County

 Christopher Shane Thomas

Highway Patrol Arrests November 27-28

Arlo W. Remmen, 61, Branson, felony driving while suspended or revoked, no seat belt

Dustin Marvel, 28, Silioma, Arkansas, felony driving while intoxicated

Jerry A. Bowling, 18, Morrisville, possession of marijuana

Augusta T. Daniels, 42, Springfield, driving while intoxicated (drugs), speeding, no seat belt

 Nicholas J. Dorris, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a crash, no insurance

Benjamin D, Hernandez, 26, Branson, driving while intoxicated, failed to maintain right half of roadway

Jaedyn N. Reed, 22, Forsyth, driving while intoxicated

Benjamin A. Gipson, 38, Crane, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Casey B. McNabb, 41, Springfield, Christian County felony warrant for burglary

Nathaniel Brown, 46, Waynesville, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Isaac F. Dieterle, 29, Branson, driving while intoxicated

Kimberly L. Rudy, 60, Monett, driving while intoxicated, failed to display valid plates

Caitlin M. Cruz, 35, Hollister, driving while intoxicated

Calvin M. Ashby, 31, Pierce City, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no valid license, registration violation, Lawrence County misdemeanor warrant for supplying liquor to a minor

Anthony P. Newton, 34, St. Louis, Greene County felony warrant for non-support

Noah W. Ray, 60, Bolivar, Polk County warrant for failure to appear on driving while intoxicated

James N. Stacey, 54, Springfield, felony driving while suspended

Carrie A. Murray, 43, Hollister, Taney County warrant for failure to appear on felony driving while intoxicated

Dustin L. Koenig, 41, Hollister, felony possession of a controlled substance, no seat belt, Christian County warrant for failure to appear on non-support, Taney County warrant for failure to appear on possession of a controlled substance, three Taney County felony warrants and three misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear, Ozark Police Department warrant for failure to appear on traffic warrant

Robbie E.. Bearden, 43, Hollister, felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, Taney County warrant for failure to appear on possession of drug paraphernalia, Hollister Police Department warrant for failure to appear on no insurance

David A. Hornberger, 68, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Brandon E. Johnson, 42, Ash Grove, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated (drugs), possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to drive on right half of roadway

Cobey C. Talber, 20, Billings, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to drive in a single lane

Leah N. Martinez, 39, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no headlights, no taillights, no plate light

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Denis Alvaro Garcia Alvarez, 35, Carthage, and Teqlinda Merida Lopez, 34, Carthage

Holden Blaine Hughes, 24, Joplin, and Makayla Janelle Hood, 26, Joplin

Steven Keith Sigler, 66, Joplin, and Brenda Sue Hawkins, 66, Joplin

Elijah Antonio Flores Dodson, 25, Joplin, and Kasandra Elizabeth Butler, 23, Joplin

Zechariah Joel Wall, 25, Carl Junction, and Gabriele Lyn Perry, 27, Carl Junction

 

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

 Louis A. Wass vs. Joanna K. Wass

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Sky C. Gandy vs. Jennifer L. Gandy

Amy N. McDonald vs. William D. Wilbanks

Samantha C. Price vs. Andrew R. Price

Danielle A. McCluskey vs. Barry J. Wimer

 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Raedeana M. England vs. Damian A. England

Chantel N. McMorran vs. Sean S. McMorran

Alice J. Hobbs vs. Steven L. Hobbs

Sharra D. Elliott vs. Miles Elliott

Ruth A. Steward vs. Thomas L. Steward

Stephanie S. Gargus vs. Jessie L. Gargus

Leslie R. Hurtado vs. Damien A. Smith

Zachary K. Terry vs. Autumn L. Terry

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

11/24/2025 1059 EMMA JEAN SPENCE

1818 S Vermont Ave

JPLN, MO 64804

WF 40

303 E. 3RD 2,500.00

1 RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY

11/24/2025 2141 DIOPHIL JUNIOR JOSEPH

21942 Pleasant Green Rd

LA MONTE, MO 65337

AM 29

I49 MM 29 0.00

1 DWI - PRIOR

2 ANDERSON PD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT3 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE 

Highway Patrol Arrests November 24-25

Everett E. Haslett, 33, Springfield, four Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrants- three for no insurance and one for no valid license

Vasant Patel, 66, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a crash, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Robert G. Tharp, 59, Springfield, driving while intoxicated (drugs), no driver's license, failed to stop at stop light

Timothy J. Hicks, 49, Ozark, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no seat belt

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Building Board of Appeals meeting

 

BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA FRIDAY, December 5, 2025

602 S. MAIN STREET 5th FLOOR AT 9:00 AM

 

 

  Order of Business:

 

1. Roll Call

2. Consent of minutes from October 24, 2025 Building Board of Appeals meeting.

3. Continued Items

4. New Business

5. Other Business

6. Adjournment

Continued Business

 

ITEM 3090                                                                                                                       512 W 20TH ST.

OWNER: 1702 Wall

ADDRESS: 207 Birch St. Carl Junction MO. 64834

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (FOURTEEN TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

 

(STRUCTURE POSTED 8-29-2023)

 

 

ITEM 3104                                                                                                                    1909 W 15TH ST.

OWNER: Antwan Perry

ADDRESS: 403 N Joplin Ave. Joplin MO. 64801

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWELEVE TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

 

(STRUCTURE POSTED 9-18-2024)

 

ITEM 3112                                                                                                                              2408 W 4th ST.

OWNER: DE Long Melicio C & Olga M G Juarez ADDRESS: 1729 Sophia DR. Carthage, MO 64836

 

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (EIGHT TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

 

(STRUCTURE POSTED 03-13-2024)

 

ITEM 3117                                                                                                                 1248 S ROOSEVELT AVE

OWNER: Michael Forest; MFH LLC ADDRESS: 1174 Crone Dr. Joplin, MO 64804

Ryan Flanagan  515 S Main Street   Joplin, MO 64804

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (EIGHT TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

 

(STRUCTURE POSTED 8-31-2023)

ITEM 3120                                                                                                                                  530 E 7TH ST

OWNER: Angela Brown

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 905 Joplin MO. 64802

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SEVEN TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

(STRUCTURE POSTED 1-7-2025)

 

ITEM 3121                                                                                                                      714 E HILL STREET

OWNER: Patricia Plascencia/ Nancy Auero

ADRESS: 1020 S. Jackson Ave 64801

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SEVEN TIME BEFORE THE BOARD).

 

(STRUCTURE POSTED 1-9-2019)

 

ITEM 3122                                                                                                                            230 S. OAK AVE

OWNERS: YES BUILDERS/ Steve Cope

ADDRESS: 509 N. Byers Ave Joplin MO. 64801

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SIX TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

 

(STRUCTURE POSTED 8-10-2023)

 

ITEM 3128                                                                                                       316 N. Schifferdecker Ave

OWNER: Carrasco Investments

ADDRESS: 5146 Country Road 290    Joplin, MO 64801

 

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THREE TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

(STRUCTURE POSTED 5-19-2019)

 

ITEM 3130                                                                                                                 1624 S. Jackson Ave.

OWNER: Vance Doyles S. & Beverly A.

ADDRESS: 117 Judd Street   Granby, MO 64844

Valerie Vance   P.O. Box 9312 Raytown, MO 64133

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THREE TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

 

(STRUCTURE POSTED 7-24-2025)

ITEM 3131                                                                                                                1112 S. Jackson Ave

OWNER: US Bank 

ADDRESS:15W030 North Frontage Drive Bur Ridge, IL 60527

Management Company: MCS360

350 Highland Dr, Lewisville, TX 75067

Joseph J. Circelli (Attorney) 

222 South Central Avenue, Suite 800   Clayton, MO 63105

Mark Peron (local Attorney)

5957 E. 20^th Street   Joplin, MO 64801

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THREE TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

(STRUCTURE POSTED (7-18-2025)

 

ITEM 3132                                                                                                                           2027 Nashville St

OWNERS: Bruno H. Carrillo

ADDRESS:PO Box 162 Decatur, AR 72722

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THREE TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

(STRUCTURE POSTED (2-3-2025)

 

 

ITEM 3133                                                                                                                                  921 W. 5^th Street

OWNERS: US Bank National Associates

  ADDRESS: 1661 Worthington Rd STE 200  West Palm Beach, FL 33409

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWO TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

(STRUCTURE POSTED (9-19-2025)

 

ITEM 3134                                                                                                                        2705 S. Virginia Ave 

OWNERS: Edward Campbell 

  ADDRESS: 1155 County Lane   Diamond, MO 64840

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWO TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

(STRUCTURE POSTED (6-05-2023)

 

ITEM 3135                                                                                                                         808 S. Murphy Ave 

OWNERS: Danielle Drake & Madison Drake

  ADDRESS: 804 Murphy Ave  Joplin, MO 64801

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWO TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

(STRUCTURE POSTED (7-10-2025)

 

ITEM 3136                                                                                                                           816 S. Murphy Ave

OWNERS: Wickstrom Jo % Wilson William

  ADDRESS: 6202 Bridgewood Dr Killeen, TX 76549

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWO TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

(STRUCTURE POSTED (7-10-2025)

 

ITEM 3137                                                                                                             403 W. 19^th Street

OWNERS: James Taylor & Richard (Dick) Etal

  ADDRESS: 403 W. 19^th Street   Joplin, MO 64804

 

  (FORMER ROOMMATE OF OWNER / CURRENT ACTING AS LANDLORD):

   Aaron Dodson    ADDRESS: 105 Highview   Joplin, MO 64801  

 

 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWO TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

(STRUCTURE POSTED (10-9-2025)

 

 

ITEM 3138                                                                                                                           1306 S. Peal Ave

OWNERS: Four States Investments

  ADDRESS: 114 E. 16^th Street   Baxter Springs, KS 66713

“Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the DECEMBER 5,2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWO TIMES BEFORE THE BOARD).

(STRUCTURE POSTED (9-17-2025)

Conclusion Old Business

New Business

 

ITEM 3139                                                                                                                             1509 S Picher Ave

OWNERS: Samatha Johnson

  ADDRESS: 1509 S Picher Ave

 

 ” Finding of Fact Hearing: Scheduled for this date”

(STRUCTURE POSTED ( 7/24/2025)

 

ITEM 3140                                                                                                                           2229 S Bird Ave 

OWNERS: Brenda Hutchins

  ADDRESS: 2229 S. Bird Ave

 ” Finding of Fact Hearing: Scheduled for this date”

(STRUCTURE POSTED ( 6/16/2025 )

 

ITEM 3141                                                                                                                    2402 S. Alabama Ave

OWNERS: Edward Campbell

  ADDRESS: 1155 Country Lane 168   Diamond, MO 64840

 

 ” Finding of Fact Hearing: Scheduled for this date”

(STRUCTURE POSTED (5/22/2025)

RE-BUSINESS

ITEM 3110                                                                                                                    719 S Roosevelt Ave

OWNERS: Norman Winninger Jr  

  ADDRESS: 719 S Roosevelt Ave

 

 ” Finding of Fact Hearing: Scheduled for this date”

(STRUCTURE POSTED (12/21/2024)

 

Agenda posted for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting

CROWDER COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

Neosho Campus, Wright Conference Center Monday, December 1, 2025 Call to Order at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

1. Call to order 
2. Consent Agenda (Board Action) 

1. Minutes from previous meeting
2. Approval of checks written for October
3. Recommendation to transition to Safety Department

3. Personnel (Board Action)

A.    Retirements and Resignations

B.     Changes of Status

C.     Employments

4. Academic Programs (Board Action)

1. Addition of Programs

a. None

2. Modification of Programs

a. None

3. Deletion of Programs

a. None

5. Budget and Finances   

A.    Grants (Informational)

1. Application: Nursing Education Incentive Program (NEIP)
2. Award: Nevada/Vernon County Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program

B.     Contract and Purchase Approval (Anything over $25,000) BOARD ACTION

1. Project Description: Two high-end servers to support the CNS program. 
2. Project Description: Internet services.
3. Project Description: Remodel of 3 units in Brown Housing Complex. 
4. Project Description: Two heavy lifts for the diesel program.
5. Project Description: Fire Skills enclosed trailer with fire skills props
6. Project Description: Commercial insurance package renewal for November 2025-October 2026. 
7. Project Description: Complete tool sets for teacher and students in the secondary diesel program.
2. Contract and Purchase Information ($5,000-$24,999)
1. Project Description: 60 seats for Aztec Online Tutor Software
2. Project Description: Four refrigerators and five microwaves with installation for the new Joplin building.
3. Project Description: Camera system for the baseball 
4. Project Description: Sound system for softball field.
5. Project Description: Lighting console for Elsie Plaster Auditorium with installation and training.

6. Special Presentations (Informational)
1. 2024-2025 Annual Program Review Report
2. Crowder College Assessment Report

VII.  President’s Report (Informational)

VIII.                 Trustees’ Comments and Announcements (Informational)

9. New Business (Informational)
10. Executive Session 

A. Following the regular meeting, upon motion and roll call vote of the Board, the Board will move to a closed session to discuss personnel pursuant to Section 610.021(2) RSmo.

11. Adjournment