Lorri Kerns has won two tickets from the St. Joseph Post to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tennessee Titans.
The Chiefs play the Titans Friday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at Arrowhead.
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Careless smoking blamed for destructive house fire that left two homeless
Careless smoking is blamed for a fire that destroyed a house in south St Joseph early Thursday morning,
St Joseph Fire Department crews were dispatched at about 4:30am Thursday to the house at 6501 King Hill Ave. Fire gutted the house. Two occupants suffered from smoke inhalation but were not transported to the hospital.
Fire Inspector Rob Blizzard says the cause of the fire will be listed as accidental, blamed on careless smoking. The blaze caused $35,000 damage, which was the estimated value of the house.
Mr Blizzard says the two occupants refused help from the American Red Cross. The house was not insured.
One at large after armed robbery
St Joseph police searched a Midtown neighborhood Thursday morning after an armed robbery in the 1300 block of Frederick.
Capt. Jeff Wilson said a black man wearing all black clothing and a black ski mask indicated he had a firearm and demanded cash from the clerk at the Wood’s Mini Mart at 1334 Frederick.
Descriptions at the scene noted he was about 5’8″ tall and weighed about 180 pounds.
There were unconfirmed sightings of the suspect in the area, but officials have not reported any arrests. There were no injuries. The man got away on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.
Two injured in structure fire
(UPDATE) Two people suffered smoke inhalation but refused hospitalization after fire destroyed their home in the 6500 block of King Hill.
That fire was reported around 4:30 Thursday morning. Fire apparatus blocked traffic on King Hill for about an hour and a half.
Two residents refused housing assistance from the American Red Cross
They made it out of the house by the time fire crews arrived. They were treated but not transported.
The small home was destroyed. Fire investigators were working to determine the cause.
Lovers Lane motorcycle crash victims identified
The St. Joseph Police Department has identified the two men involved in a Tuesday morning motorcycle crash that shutdown Lovers Lane for several hours.
Traffic Sgt. Chris McBane has identified 25-year-old Quinn Reeder as the driver of the motorcycle and 27-year-old Zachary Sauls as the passenger.
Officers responded Tuesday around 7:18 a.m. to the 2200 block of Lovers Lane.
Sauls was taken by Ambulance to Mosaic Life Care for treatment of a serious head injury. McBane said he remains in serious condition in ICU.
Reeder had been taken into police custody but has since been released. No charges have been filed.
Major deer hunting changes considered
The number of bucks a deer hunter can harvest may be reduced from three to two for the combined archery and firearms season in 2016-17. Jason Sumners with the Department of Conservation says the change is a response to demand.
“We hear from more and more hunters that desire to shoot bucks in older age classes. One of the ways we can accommodate that is try to reduce some of the harvest pressure and make hunters a little more selective,” Sumners said.
Changes given initial approve include reducing the length of the November firearms season from 11 days to 9…expand the late youth portion to three days beginning the first Friday after Thanksgiving…reduce the length of the antlerless portion from 12 to 3 days and begin on the first Friday in December…and eliminate the urban zones portion.
Proposed changes include allowing crossbows during the archery and firearms deer seasons…and allowing crossbows during the fall firearms turkey season.
The Conservation Commission will make final decisions on proposed changes in December.
Obituaries for Aug. 25-26
Cecil Raymond
1927-2015
Cecil Raymond, 88, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, August 24, 2015.
He was born March 11, 1927 in Dolan, South Dakota.
Cecil married Velma Cogdill on December 20, 1946. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2005. He then married Naomi Dawson on November 3, 2007.
He graduated from Stanberry High School and proudly served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II. Cecil worked as a foreman at St. Joseph Light & Power Company and as business manager for IBEW Local #695.
Cecil enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a Deacon at Savannah Avenue Baptist Church for over 60 years and served the Lord until the day he died. He was a member of the Savannah Lodge No. 671 A.F. & A.M. and a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He volunteered at InterServ for over 25 years as a tax preparer. Cecil was also a Founder of the Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville, Missouri.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Edrie Raymond; and sisters, Arlene Linderman and Wanda King.
Survivors include wife, Naomi Raymond, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Patricia Hoecker (Richard), St. Joseph, Missouri; sons, Steven Raymond (Connie), Shelbina, Missouri and Danny Raymond (Vickie), St. Joseph, Missouri; five grandchildren, Shawn Hoecker (Tammy) and Kelly Hoecker, Heather Mathews (Michael), Tracie Collings (Randy) and Savannah Ferguson; eight great-grandchildren, Jacob, Johnathon, Gabriel and Noah Hoecker, Ashton, Austin and Abby Mathews and Alexia Collings; brothers, Donald (Ann) and Tom (JoAnn) Raymond; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Ashland Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Friday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Deacon’s Fund at Savannah Avenue Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Alva Gene Manship
1929-2015
Alva Gene Manship 86, of Bolckow, Missouri passed away Monday August 24, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born June 21, 1929 in Guilford, Missouri son of Elsie & Earl Manship. He graduated from Bolckow High School, and married Patricia York, and they were married 53 years prior to her death. He retired as a Union Carpenter after 60 years for Local 110. He served in the Army during the Korean War and in Japan. Alvie loved the game of baseball, and he coached his boys when they were young and loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play.. He was a member of American Legion Post 287 (Dick Munkries), Savannah, MO. Alva was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Manship, his parents, a son, Gene Manship, Jr., and brother, Donald Manship. He is survived by three sons, Ray E. Manship of Chester, OK, Donald Manship of Guildford, MO, and James L. (Patty) Manship of Barnard, MO, 7 grandchildren; Chris, Elise, Brandon, Tyler, Elizabeth, Alva Lee and Elsie, several great-grandchildren, two brothers, Dale Manship, and Lester Manship, and four sisters, Ruth Chamber, Martha Miller, Mildred House, Lorraine. A graveside memorial service with military honors will be held 2:00 PM Friday, at the Weatherman Cemetery, Guilford, MO. The family will receive friends following the service at the American Legion Hall, Barnard, MO. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
Eileen Dillinder
1927-2015
Eileen Dillinder, 87, Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away Friday, August 14, 2015.
She was born in El Monte, California in 1927.
She married William O.K. Dillinder in 1953.
Survivors include two sisters; one brother-in-law; cousin-in-law; one son; two grandsons; and numerous other family members.
Private Graveside Farewell Services & Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Ruth Belcher
1922-2015
Ruth Belcher, 93, Portland, Oregon passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015.
She was born February 27, 1922 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She married Bernerd Belcher.
Survivors include daughter, Tina Belcher.
Private Graveside Farewell Services & Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
ACT scores drop in St. Joseph School District
The latest ACT scores or the St. Joseph School District shows a drop of more than a full point.
The composite score for district high school students full from 21.3 in 2014 to 20.1 in 2015.
The state composite score was 21.7 for 2015.
Students at Central High School averaged 20.7, Benton averaged 19.4 and Lafayette averaged 19.2.
“Anytime we see a dip in scores, it is cause for concern” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Newhart. He says the district will evaluate all areas, see where we can improve, and what tools need to be used to increase the scores in the coming years. The ACT consists of curriculum-based tests of educational development in English, mathematics, reading, and science designed to measure the skills needed for success in first year college coursework.
The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement assessment that measures the skills taught in schools and deemed important for success in first-year college courses.
Plea: carjacker wrecked one stolen car, steals another to get away
A Kansas City, Kan., man pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges he pointed a gun at a woman and pushed her out a driver’s side door before stealing her car.
John Michael Devosha, 25, Kansas City, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of carjacking and one count of using a firearm in furtherance of carjacking.
In his plea, he admitted that on Oct. 22, 2013, he was already under federal indictment in another case when he wrecked a stolen pickup truck near 59th and Leavenworth Road in Kansas City, Kan. He abandoned the car and fled on foot in search of another car.
A woman who was driving a 2002 Cadillac Deville was stopped in traffic congestion created by the wreck. Devosha used the handle of his gun to break the woman’s front passenger window and enter her car. He pointed a gun at the woman and told her to drive away fast. Before she could do it, he pushed her out the driver’s side door and onto the road, where she stumbled and injured herself. Then he drove away in her car.
Three days later, Pottawatomie Tribal Police arrested him in Jackson County, Kan., after a 45-mile high speed chase on U.S. Highway 75.
Sentencing is set for Nov. 2, 2015. Both parties have agreed to recommend a sentence of 180 months to run consecutively to a 10-year sentence in the previous federal case.
Kansas man to serve seven years on child porn charges
A Topeka man was sentenced Monday to 84 months in federal prison for downloading child pornography from the Internet.
U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom says Mark A. Hastert, 55, pleaded guilty to one count of receiving child pornography.
“Consumers of child pornography help create a market and demand for the production of images of sexual abuse and exploitation of real children,” Grissom said.
“They contribute to the cycle of abuse and are in part responsible for the harm suffered by children.”
In his plea, Hastert, admitted that the investigation began in September 2011 when a task force with the FBI cyber crime unit in Kansas City, Mo., downloaded child pornography from Hastert’s computer using a file sharing program.
Investigators followed an electronic trail to Hastert’s home in Topeka. A forensic examination located 875 images and 58 videos of child pornography on Hastert’s computer.