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Thanksgiving run benefits area kids

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Area residents gathered early this morning near the Casino to go for a little run.  And it wasn’t just to work off a few calories before sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner.  It was for the annual YMCA Turkey Trot to benefit the Noyes Home for Children.

Several hundred runners and walkers lined up around 9am to participate in this year’s run.

In a friendly rivalry, Gregg Lynn from KJO 105.5  was victorious over KQ2 morning anchor Sarah Hattan.  For losing the wager, Sarah will don a KJO t-shirt while anchoring the news.

 

 

 

Photo Credit Bill Edwards

 

November 22, 2012

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Robert L. “Bob” Younger 

1922-2012

Robert L. “Bob” Younger, 90, Easton, Missouri died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 11, 1922 to Walter and Florence Younger. Robert married LaVona Evans on December 31, 1949. She preceded him in death on March 13, 2007. He served in the United States Army in the #737 Tank Battalion during World War II under General Patton. Mr. Younger worked at Mead Products for thirty-five years as a forklift order filler. He enjoyed his retirement, loved to eat out, enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, did small engine repair, and loved to tinker with everything. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; grandson, Brad Reno; sister, Fairy Younger; and brothers, Franklin and Walter Younger, Jr. Survivors: daughter, Connie Reno, St. Joseph, Missouri; sons, Dennis Younger, Agency, Missouri, and Steve Younger (Dawn), St. Joseph, Missouri; three grandchildren; two great – grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; former son-in-law, Jerry Reno, St. Joseph, Missouri; and sister, Roma Sprague (Dale). Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Friday. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

 

 

Betty Loraine McCush

1928-2012

Betty Loraine McCush, 84, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, November 19, 2012 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa. She was born on November 13, 1928, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Thomas and Estella Harris. Betty married Jack McCush on February 27, 1948. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2009. Mrs. McCush worked at Mead Products and she was a member of South Park United Methodist Church and the United Paper Workers Local #29. Betty was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Dennis McCush; daughter, Carol Perman; and five brothers and sisters. Survivors: sons, Jack McCush (Mary), Boonville, Missouri Roger McCush (Donna), Savannah, Missouri, and Bob McCush (Brenda), Plattsburg, Missouri; son-in-law, Jesse Perman; daughter, Christy Rupp (Mike), Cherokee, Iowa; brother, Richard Harris Sr. (Ethel); twenty grandchildren; nineteen great – grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Friday. The family suggests memorial gifts to South Park United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

November 18th, 2012

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 James E. “Jim” Wallace 
 1931-2012

 James E. “Jim” Wallace, 80, Easton, Missouri died Friday, 
 November 16, 2012 at his home.  
 He was born December 13, 1931 to John Andrew and Parolee 
 (White) Wallace in Clarksdale, Missouri.
 He married Norma Davis on August 4, 1951.
 Mr. Wallace served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War 
 in the 177th Construction Engineering Battalion.
 Jim was a self-employed carpet installer. He loved farming 
 and was an avid card player.
 He was a member of Clair United Methodist Church and the American Legion.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Parolee Wallace; Stepfather, 
 Jim Muff; brother, Alton Wallace; and sister, Dorothy Elliott.
 Survivors: his wife, Norma Wallace, of the home; son, Kevin Wallace, St. Joseph; 
 daughter, Renee Hickman (Todd), St. Joseph; five grandchildren, 
 Jordan (Alexandra), Andrew and Lacie Wallace and Emily and Jarrett Hickman; 
 great-granddaughter, Maddox Wallace; and numerous nieces and nephews.
 Services:  10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment 
 Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. 
 Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.  The family suggests memorial 
 gifts to Clair United Methodist Church or Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest 
 book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

MWSU homecoming parade cancelled

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The Missouri Western State University homecoming parade has been cancelled due to hazardous weather conditions.  The parade will not be rescheduled.

The Griffons homecoming game against Missouri Southern is still set for a 1:30pm kickoff time later on this afternoon at Spratt Stadium.

Traffic mishap cuts gas service to Country Club Village

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11:55am

Andrew County officials have told us that those who were evacuated from the area can now return home.

 

11:40am

A large area of Country Club Village is still without natural gas service and will remain so for a short period of time according to Andrew County officials.  A motorist ran off the road near US 71 and John Glenn Road and hit a natural gas pipe.  That closed the roads in the surrounding area for quite awhile, but roads are now open. The motorist refused treatment on the scene and no other injuries are reported.

Missouri Gas and Energy is on the scene and working to fix the problem

Power Outages – 7/28/12

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12:53pm

The number of KCP&L customers in St. Joseph still without power has been reduced from over 2,000 down to just a few hundred, with power expected to be fully restored very soon while KCP&L crews continue to work to fully fix the problem.  The outage started this morning around 9:45am when power lines were downed by a tree trimming accident by a non-KCP&L crew.  To view the power outage map, click through here to the KCP&L website.

 

11:50am

There are still approximately 2,000 KCP&L customers without power in St. Joseph and surrounding areas while KCP&L crews continue to work on the problem.  At this time, we still have no information on the cause of the problem or when power is expected to be restored.  The outage is mainly effecting an area that extends from 36 highway to 229, and from Picket Road  into parts of Kansas.  To view the power outage map, click through here to the KCP&L website.

 

10:30 am

KCP&L crews are working on the problem, but have not been able to determine the cause yet.  To view the power outage watch map click through here to the KCP&L website.

 

9:55am

Roughly 2,000 KCP&L customers are without power in St. Joseph.  The outages are primarily effecting St. Joseph residents from 36 Highway to 229.  We will keep you up to date as more details emerge.

Power Outages in Country Club Village

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4:10pm

The power outages in north St. Joseph and Country Club Village this afternoon were caused by downed power lines on Green Valley Rd. and Savannah Rd.
This initially impacted approximately 1700 KCP&L customers.  KCP&L is working to get the problem fixed and that total has now been reduced to around 100 customers.
All customers still without power should expect to have power restored by 5pm.

 

 

3:40pm

Approximately 800 KCP&L customers are without power in north St. Joseph and Country Club Village.  At the moment, the cause of the outage is unknown but KCP&L is working to get power restored.  Click here to view the KCP&L Power Outage Watch Map.

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