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Two hospitalized after car rear-ends Kansas school bus

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ATCHISON COUNTY — Two people were injured in an accident just after 7a.m. Friday in Atchison County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Chevy Impala driven by Skylar D. Coady, 21, Atchison, was traveling on U.S. 73 five miles west of Atchison.

The Chevy rear-ended a school bus from Atchison County Community Schools driven by Kimberly J. Myers, 56, Lancaster, that had slowed to turn south on Lincoln Road.

Coady and one of 12 students on the bus Dylan Mullins, 12, Atchison, were transported to the hospital in Atchison.

Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

From Maker to Made event in Maryville rescheduled

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The From Maker to Made event in Maryville was rescheduled due to weather.

The Maryville Chamber of Commerce event is for makers and entrepreneurs to learn how to take their hobby to the next level.

It was originally scheduled for Feb. 19th, but was rescheduled and will now take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28th, at the Nodaway County Administration Building. For more information, go to maryvillechamber.com.

Chance of rain tonight and Saturday

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Rain will overspread the area tonight into Saturday morning. Isolated thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon for areas south of Highway 36. Rain will transition to snow across northwest Missouri late Saturday afternoon and early evening. Heavy snow and blowing snow is possible during this time, before precipitation comes to an end late Saturday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of drizzle, mainly after 4 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. East wind 9 to 13 mph.

Tonight: Rain. Patchy fog after midnight. Low around 34. East southeast wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Rain. Areas of fog before 7 a.m. High near 42. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

Prescription drug drop box installed at Law Enforcement Center

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Prescription drug drop off box at the Law Enforcement Center in St. Joseph.

By Sarah Thomack
St. Joseph Post

A prescription drug drop box was installed at the Law Enforcement Center in St. Joseph this week.

The box is in the LEC lobby and another drop box will be put in at the Drug Strike Force building this spring.

Anyone can drop off unused or expired prescriptions, pet medications, over-the-counter medications and more. Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett said the lobby is always open, so prescription drugs can be dropped off anytime. The Sheriff’s Office is working with the Drug Enforcement Administration to properly dispose of the items.

“We kind of felt like anytime we can get unneeded, unused prescriptions off the street, it’s a tremendous help for our community,” Puett said. “So that was the focus of it and, of course, being able to address some of the issues with the opioid crisis, it’s just another rung in the ladder of trying to address that.”

Mosaic Life Care donated the funds for the two boxes which cost over $5,000.

NW Missouri teen hospitalized after vehicle overturns

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ANDREW COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 7:30a.m. Thursday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Ford passenger vehicle driven by Keaton M. Hannah, 16, Bolckow, was westbound on Route B one mile west of Bolckow.

The driver lost control of the vehicle on a slick spot and it overturned.

Andrew County EMS transported Hannah to Mosaic in St. Joseph. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Missouri Western Presidential Search Committee to interview candidates

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Missouri Western State University’s Presidential Search Committee will meet Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22 and 23, to interview candidates.

The committee plans to release a list of finalists next week who will be invited for on-campus interviews in early March.

Missouri Western’s current president Dr. Robert Vartabedian announced his plans last year to retire effective July 1, 2019.

Obituaries February 21st

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Cindy Ann Donaldson
1959 – 2019

Cindy Ann Donaldson, 59, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at her home. She was born October 30, 1959 in St. Joseph, daughter of Florence and Fred McCrary. She graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1977 and attended Vatterott College. She married Gerald “Rick” Donaldson August 5, 1978. She worked at American Family Insurance at the Regional Office as a Operation Services Technician. She loved spending time with her family and cooking. Cindy was preceded in death by father, Fred McCrary, step father, Gentry McCrary and brothers, Kenny and Fred McCrary. Survivors include, husband, Gerald “Rick” Donaldson of Rushville, MO, mother, Florence McCrary, son, Josh (Andrea) Donaldson of Savannah, MO, 3 grandchildren, Chaz, Cruz, and Kahne, brothers, Kirk, Mike, Eugene, and Earl McCrary, 5 sisters, Laura, Karen, Kelly, Cindy and Alvina, sister in laws, Letha (Shaun) and Nina (Doug), brother in laws, Bob (Claudine), and Kenny (Gail).

Celebration of Life will be 6:00 pm, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Mrs. Donaldson will be cremated following services.

 

Kyle Dudley Roach
1965 – 2019

Kyle Dudley Roach 53, of Faucett, MO passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home. He was born June 30, 1965 in Atchison, Kansas son of Marie & Gary Roach. He graduated from North Platte High School, class of 1983. Kyle was a cowboy. He loved working horses and cattle on his area farm. In the past, Kyle was a saddle bronc rider, competing in various rodeos. He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Roger Roach. He is survived by brother, Rod (Jennifer) Roach of Dearborn, MO, sister, Tracy (Randy) Willy of Faucett, MO, sister, Terri Roach of Las Vegas, NV, mother, Marie Bird, daughter, Kasie Gerke, uncle, Jim Roach and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Roach has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Gary Roach Scholarship Fund c/o Tracy Willy.

 

Darlene Yvonne (Daniels) Terry
1936 – 2019

Darlene Yvonne (Daniels) Terry, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away February 19, 2019.
Born May 16, 1936, in St. Joseph.

Darlene was a supervisor for Rite-Pak, Inc. She was baptized at the Savannah Avenue Baptist Church.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Silas, Lela Francis (McDonald) Daniels; grandson, Christopher Terry; great-grandson, Caden Blanton; sisters, Gayle Davenport, Wanda Williams, Janet Fattig; and brothers, Jack Williams, Dale Williams, Wayne Daniels.

Survivors include her daughters, Denise Steele, Lucy Waugh; sons, Anthony and Martin Terry (Gina); grandchildren, Terry Martin, Kylee Anariba, Jimmy Blanton, Nathan Blanton, Joshua Blanton; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sisters, Carol Wilson, Cindy Winger; brother, David Daniels; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Cancer Society or the Noyes Home for Children. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Lesley Allen Robertson
1952 – 2019

Lesley Allen Robertson 66, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home. He was born October 4, 1952 in Washington, DC, son of the late Louise Marie (Boccabella) and James Henry Robertson. He graduated from High Point High School, Beltsville, MD class of 1971, and Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO. He married Terry Babcock on February 18, 1994 in St. Joseph, MO, and she survives of the home. He retired from the United States Army as a Sgt 1st Class, and is a veteran of the Gulf War serving in Kuwait. He was a Police officer with the University of Virginia State Police for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing and traveling, but most especially spending time with his grandchildren. Lesley and was a member of Grace Evangelical Church, and the VFW Post 6760, and he was the past Quarter Master.

Survivors include: wife, Terry Ann Robertson of the home, sons, Ricky (Amanda) Roach, Plattsburg, MO, Danny (Calli) Roach, St. Joseph, MO, and Brice Robertson of Pennsylvania, daughter, Stephanie Roach, St. Joseph, MO, seven grandchildren: Brooke Mason, Caleb, Ryan, Emme, Addie, Hadlee, and Kaylee Roach, brother, Jim Robertson, The Villages, FL, sister, Julie Sweet, Lake Anna, VA, and his aunt, Cecelia “Suz” Kirch, also of Virginia.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials Services: 11 AM Thursday, Rupp Chapel, the Inurnment with Military Honors will follow the Memorials Services at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Cancer Center. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Mostly sunny today with temps near 40

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Temperatures return to near normal for the end of the work week and beginning of the weekend. Expect highs today ranging from the mid 30s across northern Missouri to the mid-upper 40s across central Missouri. Light rain or drizzle will move into the area Friday but temperatures will still remain near normal in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Saturday there will be showers with the chance for some scattered thunderstorms and highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Saturday evening a strong cold front will move through the area with the chance for snow across northeastern Kansas and northern Missouri. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday: A slight chance of freezing drizzle before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of drizzle. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. East southeast wind 9 to 13 mph.

Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 5 a.m., then freezing rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

Saturday: Freezing rain likely before 8 a.m., then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. East wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9 p.m., then gradually ending. Low around 22. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Tuesday: A chance of flurries. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

Kansas man arrested after alleged NW Missouri DUI crash

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DAVIESS COUNTY, MO — A Kansas man was arrested following a two vehicle crash just after 6:30p.m. Wednesday in Daviess County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Chevy Silverado driven by Edgar D. Jamie, 32, McPherson, was northbound on Interstate 35 four miles north of Winston.

The Chevy rear-ended a 2015 Ford Fusion driven by Danny W. Engle, 44, Gallatin, Missouri, and left the scene.

Engle and a passenger Katherine E. Engle, 34, Gallatin, Missouri, were transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center.

The MSHP with the assistance of Daviess County Sheriff’s deputies located the Silverado and arrested Jamie on requested charges that included DWI, physical injury, leaving the scene of an accident, careless and imprudent driving, no license and littering.

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