Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests March 1-2

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Barbra A. Holiday, 59, Springfield
Alfred C. Thornsberry, 64, Aurora

249 southbound on ramp to be closed next week

(From MODOT)

Route 249 Southbound On Ramp CLOSED ?Round the Clock
At Newman Road (Route TT) Near Joplin March 7-8

Where: Route 249 southbound on ramp CLOSED ‘round the clock at Newman Road near Joplin

When: 8 a.m. Monday, March 7, until 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 8

What: Ramp closed to allow MoDOT crews to install drain pipes across the ramp

Traffic Impacts: Ramp closed for up to 24-hours. Drivers will have to use nearby interchanges to reach destinations.

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

Traffic Commission Agenda posted


TRAFFIC COMMISSION AGENDA
March 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Joplin City Hall


602 S. Main Street, Joplin Missouri

5th Floor Council Study

1.     Roll Call

2.     Approval of Minutes

a.       Minutes of the November 11, 2015 meeting

b.      Minutes of the January 14, 2016 meeting

1.     Old Business

a.      Convert 20th Street from Range Line Rd to Main St to a Commercial             Vehicle Route

2.      New Business

a.      Bike lanes and hiking tail crossings on Zora Ave and St Louis Ave
b.      Intersection study at C St and Byers Ave
c.       Manhole adjustments throughout the City
d.      Dumpster specification and approval letter for street placement
e.       MUTCD restricting access
f.        Paving Program

3.     Any Other Business

Two injured during fire at 812 Pennsylvania

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

The Joplin Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 812 Pennsylvania. The initial call came in at 9:59 PM Tuesday and the first fire crews arrived on scene at 10:03, and found a two-story multi-family dwelling with heavy fire showing from the southeast corner of the building on the second floor. Crews entered the structure and they were able to quickly extinguish the fire and confine it to the room of origin. There were eleven occupants in the building (nine adults and two children). One person sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. A second person sustained severe injuries and was transported by METS ambulance service to a local hospital. The fire was brought under control at 10:30.

There were no injuries to firefighting crews.

The fire department responded to the structure fire with 9 apparatus and 17 personnel.

At this time the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Joplin Fire Marshal.

For more information, contact the Joplin Fire Department at 623-0403 or 624-0820 ext 1300.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Crowder College weekly update

(From Crowder College)

Academic Information
·         2nd 8 week classes are available, so it isn’t too late to enroll for Spring 2016. 2nd 8 week classes begin the week of March 7.Check out the courses available at:https://my.crowder.edu/ICS/Academics/Public.jnz?portlet=Course_Schedules&screen=Advanced+Course+Search&screenType=next
·         Graduation & Transfer Fair will be held Thursday, March 10, in Wright Conference Center on the Neosho campus. For more information contact Beth Gandy, Career & Transfer Coordinator, 417.455.5618.
·         Spring Break is March 21-25. The college will be open all week except Friday, March 25, in observance of Good Friday.
·         Graduation is just around the corner, May 14. It is time to place your orders for cap, gown, and announcements. Find out more: http://www.crowder.edu/services/records/graduation/
·         Crowder College’s Educational Opportunity Center will host several workshops to help anyone interested in attending a college or technical school complete the FAFSA (Free Application Federal Student Aid). For more information go to: http://www.crowder.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-FAFSA-PR-and-Schedule-01-22-2016.pdf or contact our EOC Office at 417.455.5475 or 866-822-1362.
Student Activities
·         CAMP Program & CCLU will be sponsoring a Cesar Chavez Blood Drive, March 1, 9am-4pm, in the Student Center on the Neosho campus. This event is open to the public. For more information call 417.455.5683.
Roughrider Athletics
·         The Roughrider Women’s wrapped up their season, 17-15. Congratulations on a great season!
·         Roughrider Softball are now 10-1 on the season. They play at home March 2, 3, 5, 6 & 9. For more information go to:  http://crowderathletics.com/sports/sball/2015-16/schedule
·         Roughrider Baseball are now 9-6 on the season. They play at home March 1, 5 & 6.  Check out their schedules for more information: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/bsb/2015-16/schedule
·         Roughrider Soccer will hold its 34th Annual Thunderdome indoor soccer event, March 18-19. Plan to enter and team and watch for registration updates. Contact Coach Brad Smith for more information: 417-455-5443 or email: BradSmith@Crowder.edu
Crowder Foundation Events
·         Buy a Book. Build a Future. Local author Allen Kent is donating 100% of the proceeds of all book sales to benefit the Crowder College Behavior Support Center. The goal is to sell 42,000 books before June 30. Find out more: https://501auctions.com/buyabook
·         The inaugural Roughrider Car Show will be held April 30, 10am-3pm, in the Farber parking lot on the Neosho campus. Registration is now available: https://squareup.com/store/crowder-college-foundation-2
·         Evening of Jazz 2016 is April 26 at the Neosho Civic. Reservations for a table of 8 - $275; Open seating $30 per ticket. Registration is now available: https://squareup.com/store/crowder-college-foundation-2
Campus Community Events
·         Art Show in Longwell Museum, March 1-18, Lyle Welch. An Artist reception will be held Friday, March 4, 5-7 pm. Welch is an Emeritus professor at Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL. Welch’s works are complex sculptures based around a variety of geometric forms. For more information call: 417.455.5470 or go to: http://longwellmuseum.weebly.com/exhibits.html
·         Crowder Theatre Department production The Belle of AmherstMarch 10-12, 7:30pm nightly, plus 2pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets are: $8-adults; $5-senior citizens; $4-Crowder students and staff, free for children. For more information call: 417.455.5458 or visit our facebook page: fb.com/crowdertheatre
·         The annual High School Business Competition will be held Wednesday, March 30.
·         The 47th Annual Aggie Day will be held March 31.

Registration underway for Crowder Foundation Roughrider Car Show

(From Crowder College)

Registration is now underway for the Roughrider Car Show presented by Griffith Motor Co. and benefitting Crowder College Foundation. The event takes place 10 am – 3 pm Saturday, April 30 at Crowder College (Neosho campus).

The entry fee is $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Those who would like to pre-register may do so by visiting www.crowder.edu/foundation-alumni/events/roughrider-car-show/ or via email to foundation@crowder.edu. All cars and trucks are welcome and multiple trophies will be awarded. The first 75 entries will receive a T-shirt and a dash plaque. There is no charge for spectators.

Additional sponsors include Don Wessel Honda, Southwest Missouri Bank, and Stouffer Racing. For more information call 417-455-5646.

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Graham Michael Gilpin, 38, Joplin, and Susan Elizabeth Medina Salinas, 29, Joplin.

Reese Glenn Williams, 22, Joplin, and Morgan Nicole Barton, 22, Carthage

Charles Clinton Edwards, 37, Joplin, and Tabatha Jean Rader, 29, Joplin

Robert Wayne Odell, 82, Fair Grove, and Mary L. Sanders, 78, Carthage

Adam Lyle Hinspeter, 30, Joplin, and Makalee Ann Vice, 25, Joplin

Bobby W. Giger, Jr., 38, Joplin, and Leslie van Funderberg, 47, Joplin

Michael J. D. Branham, 21, Oronogo, and Robin Brooke Allee, 20, Oronogo

Dia Dene Curry, 35, Carl Junction, and Whitlee Monette Allen, 24, Carl Junction

Ethan Jerald Rogers, 24, Webb City, and Katelin Ann Dashiell, 24, Webb City

James Albert Grube, 38, Diamond, and Chasidy Dawn Minor, 37, Diamond

Shane Rye McKinney, 27, Goodman, and Misty Dawn Bockoven, 32

Courtney Tennille Wilmshurst, 20, Joplin, and Sabrina Danielle Berner, 20, Joplin

Jack Arther Neil Howell, 34, Joplin, and Lacy Lynn Tasker, 38, Joplin

Cory Ray McCann, 42, Joplin, and Jimi Leann Driscoll, 47, Big Cabin, Oklahoma

Mark Wade Roye, 51, Edmond, Oklahoma, and Wende Jean Block, 42, Edmond, Oklahoma

Michael Leslie Williams, Jr., 26, Joplin, and Ashley Mae-Cherie Griffin, 27, Joplin

Justin C. Bounous, 34, Monett, and Andrea Mae Fowler, 33, Monett