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Roadwork for northwest Missouri

Posted on June 26, 2016June 24, 2016

Work continues on roads in northwest Missouri including several road closures around the area and other maintenance.

In addition to the work listed below MoDOT said there may be pothole patching, mowing, spraying, brush cutting, bridge deck washing, guardrail repairs and other road work that may be conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays.

To see the latest road closures CLICK HERE.

Andrew County

Route 48 – CLOSED at the Platte River Bridge near Whitesville for a bridge replacement project. The road will be closed through mid-November.
Interstate 29 – NIGHT WORK southbound from Business U.S. Route 71 to Route O (Buchanan County) for a resurfacing project, June 27 – 30 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. This does include a 15-foot width restriction.I-29 – Striping, June 27 – 30

Atchison County

Route B – Pothole patching, June 27 – July 1
U.S. Route 136 – At the I-29 Overpass Bridge for bridge maintenance on June 27

Buchanan County

I-29 – NIGHT WORK southbound from Business U.S. Route 71 (Andrew County) to Route O for a resurfacing project, June 27 – 30 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. This will include a 15-foot width restriction.
I-229 and U.S. Route 36 – Sweeping and flushing bridges, June 27 – 30
I-229 – Pavement repair, June 27 – 30
U.S. Route 36 – At the Platte River Bridge for bridge maintenance, June 27 – 30
Route YY – At the Mitchell Road and Belt Highway intersection for pavement repair, June 27 – 30

I-29 – Southbound I-29 to Eastbound U.S. Route 36 off ramps; CLOSED for a resurfacing project on June 26 – 27 from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m.
I-29 – At the eastbound U.S. Route 36 to southbound I-29 on ramp; CLOSED for a resurfacing project on June 26 – 27 from 10:00 p.m. to 6 a.m.
I-29 – At the south U.S. Route 169 on and off ramps; CLOSED for a resurfacing project on June 27 – 28 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
I-29 – At the I-229 on and off ramps; CLOSED for a resurfacing project on June 28 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Caldwell County

Route M – Pothole patching, June 27 – 28
Route A – Pothole patching, June 29 – 30
Route N – Pothole patching, June 30 – July 1

Carroll County

Route N – Pothole patching, June 30 – July 1

Chariton County

Route TT – Pothole patching, June 27
Route E – Pothole patching, June 27 – 28
U.S. Route 24 – At the Mussel Fork Bridge for bridge maintenance, June 27 – July 1
Route PP – At the Chariton River Overflow Bridge and the Mid Fork Chariton River Bridge for bridge mainenance, June 27 – July 1
Route 11 – At the Hickory Branch River Bridge and Salt Creek River Bridge for bridge maintenance, June 27 – July 1
Route O – At the Jones Drive River Bridge and the Bee River Bridge for bridge maintenance, June 27 – July 1
Route JJ – Pothole patching, June 29

Clinton County

I-35 – At mile marker 48 near the Brushy Creek Bridge to mile marker 54 near the Cameron exit ramp for pavement repair, June 27 – 28 with an overnight lane closure and a 14 foot width restriction.

Daviess County.

I-35 – At mile marker 48 near the Brushy Creek Bridge to mile marker 54 near the Cameron exit ramp for pavement repair, June 27 – 28 with an overnight lane closure and a 14 foot width restriction.
I-35 – Striping, June 27 – 30
Route M – Pothole Patching, June 27 – 28

DeKalb County

I-35 – At mile marker 48 near the Brushy Creek Bridge to mile marker 54 near the Cameron exit ramp for pavement repair, June 27 – 28 with an overnight lane closure and a 14 foot width restriction.
Route J – From Route 6 to U.S. Route 36 for pothole patching and pavement repair, June 30 – July 1
Route O – Pothole patching and pavement repair, June 27 – 30

Gentry County

Route C – CLOSED at the Weldon Branch Bridge; bridge replacement project. The bridge will be closed through July.
Route C – CLOSED at the Panther Creek Bridge; bridge replacement project. The bridge will be closed through August.
Route 48 – From U.S. Route 169 to Route M (Andrew County) for shoulder work, June 27 – July 1
Route H – CLOSED from the Darlington city limits to 370th Street for a culvert replacement on June 28 from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Route N – Pothole patching, July 1

Grundy County

Route O – Pothole patching, June 27
Route NN – Pothole patching, June 27 – July 1
Route W – At the Wolf Creek Bridge and Hickory Creek Bridge for bridge maintenance, June 27 – July 1

Harrison County

I-35 – Striping, June 27 – 30
Route D – CLOSED from Route F to U.S. Route 136 for a culvert replacement on June 27 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route CC – CLOSED from E 315th Street to E 320th Street for a culvert replacement on June 27, from 7a.m. to 3 p.m
Route CC – CLOSED from E 320th Street to E 330th Street for a culvert replacement, June 28 – 29, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m daily
U.S. Route 136 – At the I-35 Overpass Bridge for bridge maintenance, June 27 – July 1
Route TT – Pothole patching, June 27 – July 1

Holt County

I-29 – At the Nodaway River Bridge, the northbound and southbound passing lanes for bridge maintenance, June 27 – 30. Includes overnight lane closures
I-29 – Striping, June 27 – 30

Linn County

Route TT – Pothole patching, June 27
Route WW – Pothole patching, June 30

Livingston County

Route DD – Pothole patching, June 27 – 28
Route F – Pothole patching, June 29
Route JJ – Pothole patching, June 30 – July 1

Nodaway County

U.S. Route 71 – From Route FF to Halmark Road; drainage work, June 28 – 29
Route H – From Route A to 350th Street; drainage repair, June 29 – 30
U.S. Route 71 – Northbound single lane closure at the White Cloud Creek Bridge, just north of the Andrew County line for a bridge re-

Putnam County

Route W – Drainage work, June 27– July 1.
Route AA – CLOSED from Golddust Trail to Olive Trail for a culvert replacement, June 28, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sullivan County

Route C – CLOSED from Route CC to Elm Drive for a culvert replacement, June 28 – 30, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Route C – CLOSED from Route CC to Ferris Drive for a culvert replacement, June 30 – July 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Managed deer hunt application for Missouri open in July

Posted on June 26, 2016June 24, 2016

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Beginning July 1, deer hunters can apply online through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) website for a shot at more than 100 managed deer hunts throughout the state for archery, muzzleloading, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at conservation areas, state and other parks, national wildlife refuges, and other public areas. Some managed hunts are held specifically for youth or for people with disabilities.

The managed deer hunt application period is July 1 – 31. Hunters are selected by a weighted random drawing. Draw results will be available Sept. 1 through Jan. 15. Applicants who are drawn will receive area maps and other hunt information by mail.

Get more information on managed deer hunts, preview hunt details, and apply starting July 1 at mdc.mo.gov/managedhunt.

Warrick exhibit to open at Wyeth-Tootle Mansion

Posted on June 26, 2016June 24, 2016

A new exhibit showcasing the life of Ruth Warrick will open this week at the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion.

An opening reception will be held Wednesday at the mansion located at 1100 Charles St. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

In films, St. Joseph, Missouri, born actress Ruth Warrick will indelibly be referred to as the first “Mrs. Citizen Kane.” As a television actress, she will forever be synonymous with her character of Phoebe Tyler Wallingford, the wealthy, viper-tongued, manipulative, and often meddlesome Pine Valley grande dame who held court for 35 years. The story of her career, philanthropy, and political activism will be told in a new exhibit at the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, which will open on what would have been her 100th birthday.

The Wyeth-Tootle Mansion hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from April 1 through October 29, 2016. The regular admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for students ages 7 to 18. Children six and under, as well as Museum Members are admitted free of charge. For additional information on exhibits or to schedule a group tour or an event, call (816) 232-8471 or e-mail sjm@stjosephmuseum.org.

Free HIV testing to be held in St. Joseph

Posted on June 26, 2016June 24, 2016

Local agencies are teaming up to offer free HIV testing in St. Joseph in recognition of National HIV Testing Day.

Northwest Health Services and the St. Joseph Health Department are encouraging area residents to get tested to try and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

National Testing Day is Monday, June 27. Northwest Health Services Family Medicine Associates Clinic (2303 Village Drive) will be giving free HIV testing with the Health Department from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Anyone can come in and get tested for free.

Northwest Health Services said getting tested helps you to protect yourself, your partners, your friends and family. Knowing what your status is allows you to take appropriate measures, if positive.

Northwest Health and the St. Joseph Health department will also be having an additional testing day on Tuesday at the North End Health Center located at 1515 St. Joseph Avenue from 8 a.m. t o 12 p.m.

Hog-hunting ban approved by MDC

Posted on June 25, 2016June 24, 2016

These destructive feral hogs pollute a pristine spring in Ozark County. Photo courtesy MDC

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – At its meeting on June 24, the Missouri Conservation Commission approved changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri that would prohibit the hunting of feral hogs on conservation areas and other lands owned, leased, or managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The new regulation prohibiting hog hunting on MDC areas does not apply to private property.

The Commission’s decision followed consideration of feedback received during a public comment period on the topic that ended in May. The effective date of the regulation change will be Sept. 30. Potential penalties for illegal hog hunting could include fines and the loss of hunting privileges.

MDC discourages feral hog hunting in Missouri. Research from other states shows that hog hunting increases feral hog numbers and locations because it provides incentives for illegal releases of hogs for future hunting. Releasing hogs to non-enclosed areas or to the wild is illegal in Missouri. MDC encourages the public to report these types of illegal activities to local conservation agents.

Instead of hunting hogs to help reduce their numbers, MDC encourages hunters and others to report feral-hog sightings to their local conservation agents or MDC offices. Staff can then confirm local numbers and locations, and determine how best to capture and eliminate the entire group of feral hogs.

MDC owns or manages about 1,000 conservation areas around the state with about 30 known to have feral hogs, mostly in southern Missouri. According to MDC Wildlife Division Chief Jason Sumners, hog hunting on conservation areas interferes with efforts by MDC staff to trap and eliminate entire groups of feral hogs, called sounders.

“The regulation change prohibiting hog hunting on conservation lands is a direct result of some misguided individuals disrupting trapping efforts by MDC staff,” Sumners explained. “MDC staff set large, corral-type traps on areas where there are known feral hogs. They then bait the area with corn for several days or weeks to attract the targeted group of hogs, get them used to the surroundings, and get them concentrated in the trap before triggering it. This work takes weeks, with the goal being to trap the entire group of hogs. After weeks of work to catch the sounder of hogs, we then get an individual who finds out about the site, shows up at some point, and shoots a hog or two. The rest of the group then scatters and moves to a new location. As a result, weeks of work have been wasted and new areas now have feral hogs.”

Death investigated as homicide

Posted on June 25, 2016

St Joseph police have a 51-year-old man in custody in what they’re calling a homicide investigation.

Captain Jeff Wilson says officers were sent to the 2900 block of Dover Street at about 8:15 p.m. Friday.

The initial call was the report of shots fired. A 54-year-old man was found dead. Capt. Wilson would not confirm the cause of death until investigators get the results of an autopsy. He would not release the victim’s name until family has been notified.

As of yet no charges have been filed, and police have not released the name of the man they took into custody.

Operation Dry Water underway

Posted on June 25, 2016June 24, 2016

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is taking part in Operation Dry Water this weekend.

Operation Dry Water is a national campaign in which marine law enforcement officers from across the country coordinate special patrols during the last weekend in June to keep waterways safe from boaters operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Troopers will focus their efforts over the weekend of June 24-26, 2016, to detect and apprehend impaired operators.

Missouri boat operators found to have a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater will be arrested for boating while intoxicated. Intoxicated boat operators endanger themselves, their passengers, and other boaters utilizing our many waterways.

Last year, 582 local, state, and federal agencies participated in a weekend long event of heightened BWI enforcement known as Operation Dry Water. Officers removed 278 intoxicated boat operators from the water. In addition, law enforcement officers made contact with over 125,087 boaters concerning BWI or boating safety enforcement and awareness. From 2010 to 2015, over 1,870 BWI operators have been removed from the water by law enforcement officers during the Operation Dry Water weekends.

In 2015, during less than desirable boating weather, troopers arrested a total of three people statewide for boating while intoxicated, contacted 543 vessels and 1,531 boaters, and issued 85 boating violation summonses and 588 warnings on Missouri waterways. Marine operations troopers also issued 137 summonses for non-boating violations during the 2015 Operation Dry Water weekend. Special enforcement operations will continue throughout the summer months.

Platte County authorities seek theft suspect

Posted on June 25, 2016June 25, 2016

The Platte County Sheriff’s Office hopes you can help identify a woman using stolen credit cards and checks.

Officials released these photographs of the white female suspect, who they say has been using credit cards and checks which were stolen out of vehicles in the Platte City area. The thefts occurred each day between June 16 and June 20.

The Platte County Sheriff’s Office believes there are six to eight thefts from vehicles that are related to this suspect.

The suspect has charged in excess of $600 on stolen cards and checks. The suspect is believed to be associated with a tan or silver Lexus LS 400 and may be with an unknown white male.

If you can help, contact the Platte County Sheriff’s Office at 816-858-3521, the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS or submit a TIP via the Platte County Sheriff’s Office website at plattesheriff.org/crime-tip-form.

Obituaries June 23-24

Posted on June 24, 2016June 28, 2016

Herbert Edward Spindler, Jr.
1917-2016

Herbert Edward Spindler, Jr., 98, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Shawnee, Kansas.
He was born September 10, 1917 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Herbert married Mary Viola Gardner on January 31, 1939 at the parsonage in Kansas City, Missouri. She preceded him in death on December 28, 2014.
He was a 1935 graduate of St. Joseph’s Central High School, retired from the United States Postal Service after 31 years of service and became a sales representative for the Brooksfield Uniform Company. During his years as a carrier, he also was a Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop #25 of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Spindler served in the Merchant Marines during World War II in 1945. He was also a professional musician for 72 years. He played in various bands around town and finished his long musical career at the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Citizens Center with the Classics Dance Band until he retired from the musical scene on December 31, 2005, due to ill health.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr. and Mary (Wilson) Spindler.
Survivors include son, Herbert Spindler, III; daughter, Suzanne Talbot, Union Star, Missouri; grandchildren, Lynn Matthews and Laurie Spindler-Huffman and Dwon Guvenir; and great-grandchildren, Adelita, Ashton and Sydney.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 2:30 to 3:30 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Noyes Home. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Gaylord Hawley Jensen
1924–2016

Gaylord H. Jensen, 92, died June 23, 2016 at his home in Overland Park, KS.
His memorial service is Sat., July 16, 10 a.m. at the Abundant Life Center, 5130 Faraon, St. Joseph, MO. Lunch and reception follows.
Gaylord was born April 13, 1924 in Maryville, MO, to Nina (Hawley) and Edward Jensen.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Don (2015), wife of 56 years Kay (Strader) (2010); Betty Jensen; and grandson Anan Smith (2012). Gaylord is survived by three children: Lon G. Jensen (Lufkin, TX), Cindy L. (Smith),(Independence, MO) and Jill (Chadwick)(husband, Darren)(Overland Park, KS). Six grandchildren: Brett Jensen (wife Pam) (St. Louis) & Johna (Jensen)Geist (husband Rob) (Lee’s Summit), Theira (Smith) Fung (husband Angus) (Chicago), Keston Smith (wife Simone)(NYC) & Thoric Smith (wife Sarah)(Independence, MO), and Taylor Silvestro (Kansas City). Four great-grandchildren: Nicholas Jensen, Quinn Geist, & Owen and Aiden Smith.
Gaylord was a farmer and minister who loved his community and church. He served 10 years on the Board of Directors for the Coop in Maryville, 13 years on the school board of South Nodaway Schools, and 8 years on the Far West Stakes church high council. He was called to Priest in the RLDS (Church of Christ) in 1954, ordained an Elder 1960, ordained a High Priest 1968, and Evangelist 1990. He served as Pastor of the Guildford branch from 1966-1986. His hobbies included fishing, wood-working & needle-point. He actively supported Kay in her role as founder of Camp Quality Northwest Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to www.campqualityusa.org/nwmo/
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Mildred M. Ludwig
1934-2016

Mildred M. Ludwig, 82, Atchison, Kansas, died Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Atchison Medicalodge.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at St. Louis Church with Fr. Benjamin Tremmel, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. A wake service will be Monday, June 27th at 6:30 P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will follow until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Louis Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Mildred was born May 30, 1934, in the Good Intent Community, the daughter of Henry and Sarah Watowa Scherer. She attended the St. Louis Church School.
She and Lawrence J. Ludwig were united in marriage on May 5, 1990, at St. Louis Church, Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Ludwig preceded her in death on November 19, 2008.
Mildred was employed as a nurse’s assistant at the Atchison Hospital and Cushing Memorial in Leavenworth. She then went worked at the Dwight D Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth until her retirement in 1996.
She was a member of V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Atchison. Mildred enjoyed traveling and had visited 49 of the 50 states.
Survivors include four step children, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Lawrence, Raymond, Alfred, Louis, and Francis Scherer.

Dr. Solon Earl Haynes
1938-2016

Dr. Solon Earl Haynes, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his home.
He was born June 10, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dr. Haynes proudly served in the United States Navy. He graduated from the University of Kansas with an Ed.D in Education. Dr. Haynes taught at Missouri Western State University for 38 years as a professor in the Education Department, influencing many educators throughout the St. Joseph Community.
He enjoyed flying, classic cars, bird hunting and KU basketball. Solon was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Dr. Haynes was preceded in death by his parents, Solon and Alberta (Cross) Haynes; and three sisters, Jean Myers, Mary Ruth Solak and Helen Ann Andrus.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Maureen; children, Susan Weber (Barry), Carmel, Indiana, Diana Haynes, Kansas City, Missouri and Solon Haynes (Andrea), St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Grant, Alyssa, Delaney and Alexander Weber and Michael, Connor and Brennan Haynes; sister, Joan Watts (Dale); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to be made to the Haynes Family Scholarship at Missouri Western State University. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Peter Andrew Wertin
1934-2016

Peter Andrew Wertin 81, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday June 24, 2016. He was born August 18, 1934 in Mount Vernon, New York son of the late Maltida & Peter Wertin Sr. He worked at Midland Bottling and was a former co-owner of Hap’s Place. He served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Step daughter, Jackie Wilcox-Parker, step son Tracy Wilcox, and a sister, Mary Ellen Smiley. He is survived by wife, Connie Wertin of Saint Joseph, MO, step son, Mike Wilcox, step daughter Terry Jenkins, and a daughter of St. Joseph. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. The inurnment will be at the Missouri State Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.

Scott “Scotty” Arthur Bell
1959-2016

Scott “Scotty” Arthur Bell, 57, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at his home.
He was born March 10, 1959 to Beverly (Haxton) and Arthur Bell in Sabetha, Kansas.
Scott graduated in 1980 from the Helen Davis School in St. Joseph. Scott was employed for a time at Specialty Industries. He was active in Special Olympics, bowling, basketball, track, Recreation Club and Resocialization. Scott enjoyed fishing, camping, vacations, and spending time with family and friends.
Scott had a very special bond with Kristy Copeland, Richard Ward, PCS, Dennis Harness, PCS and Dee Haynes, PCS.
Survivors include parents, Beverly and Arthur Bell; brother, Dennis Bell (Karen), all of St. Joseph, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by nephew, Andrew Bell; grandparents, Wilbur and Rose Haxton and Ralph and Josephine Bell.
The family would like to thank everyone who loved and supported Scott in his life.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Animal Shelter or Second Harvest Food Bank. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Mustangs offer healthcare employees free tickets

Posted on June 24, 2016

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The St. Joseph Mustangs have planned a night to honor staff in the healthcare field with free tickets to the Mustangs home regular season finale on July 23.

All healthcare professionals in the area will be given two free tickets to the July 23rd game against Clarinda when they present their work ID.

“We saw a tremendous response to the education night during the first game of this season. We see daily the wonderful job they do in our community. We decided we should honor and recognize them this season as well,” general manager Ky Turner said.

The new Healthcare Night at the ballpark will also coincide with Christmas in July. A limited edition Mustangs Christmas Ornament will be given to the first 100 fans, courtesy of East Hills Shopping Center. The night will also feature the Mosaic Life Care Fireworks Spectacular.

Tickets for the game on July 23 can be picked up in advance at the box office located at Phil Welch Stadium, or pre-ordered by calling (816) 279-7856.