A Cameron woman suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Clinton County Tuesday night.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Meredith Appling lost control of her vehicle on loose gravel along Witt Road south of Route A shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle left the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned.
Ms Appling, 18, was transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center with what were described at the scene as moderate injuries.
An investigation continues into the death of a prison inmate in Cameron last week.
The Missouri Department of Corrections announced that a 49-year-old man serving a life prison sentence died Friday, May 6, at the Crossroads Correctional Center. An autopsy was scheduled to determine the cause of death of Timothy Adams.
Mr Adams has been held since February of 2009 for his convictions in Howard County on charges of being an accessory to first degree murder and armed criminal action.
Renovations are underway at the swimming pool in the Looney Complex at Missouri Western State University. Crews are currently giving the pool deck and shell a new surface.
After that they’ll work out a new, direct entrance to the pool area from outside, and the locker rooms will get an upgrade.
Missouri Western’s Assistant Director of PR and Marketing Kent Heier tells us the pool will not be ready this summer, but should reopen before the city pools close.
“What’ll be nice is that we’ll be reopening in August,” Mr Heier said in an interview, “so just shortly before the municipal pools close for the season we will be reopening, and so people will have that recreational opportunity continuing through the off season.”
The pool will be open year-round, subject to reserved times for private events, school district practice and programming from the City of St Joseph.
The project came together thanks to partial funding from Buchanan County, which paid out $20,000 to jump start the repairs. The St Joseph School District has paid $22,000 to secure the pool for physical education and swim-team practices. The City of St Joseph will supplement the operational expenses of the pool. An accounting is expected in about a year to see just how much the city will contribute based on costs and revenues. Officials say the city’s share is capped at about $61,000.
The county money ensures that every resident of the county will have access to what is now a public swimming pool. But Mr. Heier says there will be fees.
“There will be fees for the general public using the pool,” he says. “Those fees are currently being discussed and will be set before the pool reopens in August.”
Heier says the fees will be similar to those being paid by patrons of the city’s neighborhood pools.
University City Democrat Joe Adams was glad to see the proposal advance but calls it a “band aid.”
“I hope that this is a step forward, that we will start doing more to rebuild our infrastructure in this state so Missouri can be the economic engine it should be, that we are denying it its opportunity to be,” said Adams.
If approved by voters, the measure would increase the 17-cent fuel tax by 5.9-cents. Another House committee has added two provisions to the bill that would increase the tax on natural gas used in vehicles, and on any fuels used in vehicles in the future. If those aren’t removed, House passage would send it back to the Senate to consider the changes. The session ends Friday.
Leadership in the House Republican majority caucus does not favor a tax increase to fund transportation infrastructure.
Earl Forrest is scheduled to die by lethal injection at the state prison in Bonne Terre between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 5:59 p.m. Thursday. His attorneys, including Lance Sandage, have asked the Court to block the execution based on their argument that the death penalty is unconstitutional.
Forrest does not deny killing Chief Deputy Sharron Joann Barnes, Harriett Smith or Michael Wells in December 2002, but Sandage says the jury that sentenced him to die didn’t hear information about a brain injury he suffered years before.
“PET scans that were conducted showed that. That has really been the thrust of Mr. Forrest’s claim through post-conviction, was trial counsel’s failure to properly litigate that in the penalty phase of his trial,” Sandage told Missourinet.
The appeal to the Supreme Court, however, is solely that the death penalty violates the 8th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution. A request for clemency from Governor Jay Nixon (D) has also been filed. Other appeals for a stay have already been denied.
Prosecutors said Forrest had gone to home of Smith to demand she keep her end of a deal in which he introduced her to a source of methamphetamine. He killed her and Wells at her home and killed Deputy Barnes in a shootout with law enforcement at his own home. He also shot his then-girlfriend and then-Dent County Sheriff Bob Wofford, both of whom survived. He was sentenced to death for each of the three murders.
A competency examination has been ordered for a St Joseph man accused of assaulting a police officer.
During a court appearance Tuesday, Judge Keith Marquart ruled that Marcus Paden is unable to understand the charge against him, and assist in his defense. Judge Marquart ordered a competency examination to determine if Mr. Paden is competent to stand trial.
He’s charged with 2nd Degree Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer, a Class-C felony.
In court documents, investigators say Mr. Paden punched Sergeant Steve Smith in the head and face several times during an incident May 3 on Gene Field Road. Sergeant Smith was treated for serious injuries.
Bail was set at $35,000.
(Missourinet) – Authorities in central Missouri’s Cooper County think the person believed to have kidnapped a girl from Tennessee several days ago might have been seen near Otterville, yesterday.
The child is 9-year-old Carlie Trent, last seen wearing a black and gray tank top and blue jeans. Authorities say she was taken Thursday by 57-year-old Gary L. Simpson, who was last seen wearing a brown cap, a dark shirt, and jeans.
They are believed to be traveling in a white, 2002 Dodge Ram van with a dark stripe down the middle, light gold running boards, and chipping paint on the hood.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the Cooper County Sheriff’s Department at (660) 882-2614.
Tiffany Neill-Cordry
1987-2016
Tiffany Neill-Cordry, 28, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at her home with her family and friends by her side following a courageous battle against breast cancer.
She was born July 31, 1987 in Jacksonville, Florida.
She was a graduate of North Andrew High School Class of 2005 where she played softball and basketball. She worked for Suddenlink and was a member of Huffman United Methodist Church and was recently baptized.
Tiffany enjoyed sports and fishing. She knew her time was short so she lived her life to the fullest by going to her first Royals and Chiefs games, deer hunting and a family vacation to Branson. The most important part of her life were her children, whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Norris Sheppard; fraternal grandparents, Donald Neill and Bok Tae; and aunt. Nancy Sheppard.
Survivors include husband, Tyler; daughters, Lexi Hurt and Bella Cordry; mother, Susie Williams (Richard “Crash”); father, Bruce Neill; siblings, Jeramy Nester (Amy), Crystal Drennen (Dustan) and Josh Neill (Kelsi); nephews, Nate, Caleb, Mason and Kiptyn; nieces, Kendall and Abby Jo; and maternal grandmother, Jane Sheppard.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the family to be used to set up a scholarship fund for Lexi and Bella. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Barbara Hartwig Ulmer
1918-2016
Barbara H. Ulmer, 97, Kansas City, Missouri passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at Evergreen Community of Johnson County.
Barbara was born October 31, 1918 in Washington, D.C. and grew up in St. Joseph, Missouri.
We are very thankful for the outstanding care the staff of Evergreen Community of Johnson County and Evergreen Hospice provided to Barbara.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, William Roch Ulmer. She is survived by her daughter, Barbra Lebedun (Morty); grandson, Michael Allmon (Debby); and great-grandchildren, Mary and Robert.
Graveside Farewell Services & Inurnment 1:30 P.M. Thursday, Mount Mora Cemetery, 824 Mount Mora, St. Joseph, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, 5005 Frederick Blvd, St. Joseph, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Evergreen Community, an exceptional nonprofit care facility, 11875 S, Sunset Drive, Olathe, Kansas 66061. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Clela Fae Gurwell
1925-2016
Clela Fae Gurwell, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
Daughter of Enos A. and Myrtle (Morehead) Gurwell, she was born November 17, 1925 near St. Joseph, Missouri.
She grew up and attended grade school near St. Joseph, Missouri. At nine years of age she moved with her farming family to the Clarksdale, Missouri area, where she attended grade school. Class of 1943 she graduated from Clarksdale High School. She then attended Platt Business College in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was employed in the offices of Standard Oil Co. for nine years, Armour & Co. for 20 years and various other jobs retiring from AG Processing in 1990.
Miss Gurwell was an active member of the Maple Grove Congregation of the Community of Christ Church, north of Stewartsville, Missouri.
Clela was preceded in death by her parents, Enos and Myrtle Gurwell; brothers, Lyle, William, Robert and Norman Gurwell; twin sister, Lela Mae Adamski and sister, Lavon McGervey; one niece; and three great nephews.
Survivors include Ray and Faye Gurwell and Cathy and Steve Johnson who cared for her for many years; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Maple Grove Congregation of the Community of Christ Church or a charity of your choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Linda (Bohon) Terry
1948-2016
Linda (Bohon) Terry, 67, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at her home.
She was born December 5, 1948 in Hannibal, Missouri.
Linda married Vernon Terry on September 7, 1973.
She was a homemaker and housewife whose main priority and love was her family. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and horses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Mary (Kelly) Bohon; brother, Ronald Bohon; sister, Mary Miller; grandson, Christopher Terry; and great-grandson, Caden Blanton.
Survivors include husband; children, John Mahan, Kelly Reid, Denise Steele, Anthony Terry and Martin Terry; sister, Marsha Jenkins; two brothers, Danny Bohon and Mike Bohon; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the funeral home to defray expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
The Archbishop of New York will deliver this year’s commencement address at Benedictine College.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan will deliver this year’s commencement address May 14 in the Ralph Nolan Gymnasium on the Atchison campus. The ceremonies begin at 10:00 a.m. and seating is by ticket only.
Time Magazine named Cardinal Dolan one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2012 when he was president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Benedictine has landed several key speakers in the past including Rep. Paul Ryan in 2013, then Kansas City Royals General Manager Dayton Moore between World Series appearances last year. Bob Hope, Lou Holtz, Father Flanagan, Governor Sam Brownback, both Bob and Elizabeth Dole, Dick Vermeil and Erma Bombeck have all addressed the school’s graduates in the past.
The city of St. Joseph’s summer bus program will kick off another year after more than 1800 children used the transit program last summer.
“Last summer we introduced a summer youth pass. We called it ‘My Summer Ride,'” said Mary Gaston, General Manager for St. Joseph Transit. “From the last day of school in May until school went back in August the pass was good for unlimited rides.”
Gaston said the program is coming back again this summer. Passes are currently on sale for $30 and are valid from May 12 to Aug. 13.
“We were getting calls back in March asking if we were going to have the pass again,” she said.
The pass comes with some additional perks too. This year it includes a free ticket to a Mustangs home game, one free open gym pass to the St. Joseph REC Center, One admission to the Remington Nature Center, One free swim at the Aquatic Park, and $5 off youth swim sessions or sport session at the YMCA.
“Summertime kids have more flexible schedules, they do have places they want to go, especially that teenager group. The ones who are old enough to manage themselves on transit, find out where the bus stop is and that kind of stuff but they’re not driving yet,” Gaston said. “Using the bus to get around to wherever they’re going. Wither they’re going to swimming or to the library or wherever they’re going.”
The passes are for children age 6-18 but anyone under age 9 is required to be accompanied by a rider who is at least 12-years-old. Gaston said the hope is to get children involved in utilizing the transit system.
Tickets are being sold at St. Joseph Transit located at 702 S. 5th St., City Hall, and HyVee at the Service Desk.
