(From MODOT)
Route 60 Railroad Crossing Safety Study Begins with Listening Sessions
In Republic, Billings & Marionville
Greene, Christian & Lawrence Counties – The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking input from area residents in Republic, Billings and Marionville for a safety study of railroad crossings along Route 60.
The study is focused on railroad crossings along Route 60 between Greene County Route MM in Republic and County Road 1210 west of Marionville.
The listening sessions are planned for the following times, dates, and locations:
6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the Republic Community Center, 711 E. Miller Road
6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Marionville Elementary School Cafeteria, 200 W. Odell Street
6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at Billings City Hall, 202 NE Elm Street
The listening sessions will be come-and-go style with NO FORMAL PRESENTATION planned.
At each session, MoDOT representatives will visit with residents and get their input on safety at the crossings. The information gathered will help prioritize possible future improvements. However, there are no timelines for when, or if, improvements will be made. The projects will be constructed if funding becomes available.
For those unable to attend the listening sessions, all of the exhibits and information will be available online at www.modot.org/southwest. Those interested in the topic are encouraged to take the survey that is included on the webpage. Residents are encouraged to ONLY fill out the survey that pertains to their community.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017
Ash Grove woman injured in accident on 160
An Ash Grove woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 12:49 p.m. today on U. S. 160, one mile north of Nixa.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Phebe D. Norton, 42, Ash Grove, was stopped at a stoplight and was struck in the rear by a 2001 Dodge 1500 pickup driven by Larry W. Craigmyle, 66, Springfield.
Norton was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Phebe D. Norton, 42, Ash Grove, was stopped at a stoplight and was struck in the rear by a 2001 Dodge 1500 pickup driven by Larry W. Craigmyle, 66, Springfield.
Norton was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
Earth Day evemts scheduled in Springfield
(From the City of Springfield)
The local observance of the 47th Earth Day is an offering of a variety of activities celebrating the outdoors and encouraging environmental stewardship.
A complete schedule of events for the month of April is available at springfieldmo.gov/earthmonth.
What originally began as a one-day event has now expanded to include all of April. Activities begin April 1 and extend through April 30.
A few highlights of Earth Month 2017 include: tree plantings, waterway and trail cleanups, nature hikes, marches, Party for the Planet at the Dickerson Park Zoo, e-waste collections, museum exhibits and many, many other fun and productive activities for all ages, abilities and interests.
The City will host a Pre-Earth Day celebration10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday, April 21 with a dedication and open house event at the newly upgraded Yardwaste Recycling Center (3790 S. Farm Road 119, Brookline, MO). Enjoy a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m., guided facility tours and various recycling information booths from the City and our recycling partners.
The first Earth Day, held on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental programs soon followed – all designed to protect the natural environment where we live, work and play.
Arbor Day observances, honoring trees and their many and varied benefits, began as early as the 1800s. Arbor Day 2017 marks the celebration of the City of Springfield’s 32nd year as a Tree City, USA. Tree plantings recognizing Arbor Day Poster Contest winners will take place at several Springfield schools throughout the month.
For a complete listing of Earth Day and Arbor Day activities, including volunteer opportunities, visit springfieldmo.gov/earthmonth. The events and activities list will be updated throughout the month as more information is received.
The local observance of the 47th Earth Day is an offering of a variety of activities celebrating the outdoors and encouraging environmental stewardship.
A complete schedule of events for the month of April is available at springfieldmo.gov/earthmonth.
What originally began as a one-day event has now expanded to include all of April. Activities begin April 1 and extend through April 30.
A few highlights of Earth Month 2017 include: tree plantings, waterway and trail cleanups, nature hikes, marches, Party for the Planet at the Dickerson Park Zoo, e-waste collections, museum exhibits and many, many other fun and productive activities for all ages, abilities and interests.
The City will host a Pre-Earth Day celebration10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday, April 21 with a dedication and open house event at the newly upgraded Yardwaste Recycling Center (3790 S. Farm Road 119, Brookline, MO). Enjoy a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m., guided facility tours and various recycling information booths from the City and our recycling partners.
The first Earth Day, held on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental programs soon followed – all designed to protect the natural environment where we live, work and play.
Arbor Day observances, honoring trees and their many and varied benefits, began as early as the 1800s. Arbor Day 2017 marks the celebration of the City of Springfield’s 32nd year as a Tree City, USA. Tree plantings recognizing Arbor Day Poster Contest winners will take place at several Springfield schools throughout the month.
For a complete listing of Earth Day and Arbor Day activities, including volunteer opportunities, visit springfieldmo.gov/earthmonth. The events and activities list will be updated throughout the month as more information is received.
Highway Patrol DWI Arrests April 1-3
The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:
Jacob C. Adcock, 23, Joplin
Trevor R. Yarberry, 26, Strafford
William R. Baker, 39, Blue Springs
Lindsay R. Carr, 30, Monett
Roy H. Garner, 49, Lebanon
Jeremy M. Spencer, 36, Carl Junction
Jerry D. Stark, 37, Ozark
Eric A. Yehle, 47, Kirkwood
Amy M. Savage, 43, Aurora
Jacob C. Adcock, 23, Joplin
Trevor R. Yarberry, 26, Strafford
William R. Baker, 39, Blue Springs
Lindsay R. Carr, 30, Monett
Roy H. Garner, 49, Lebanon
Jeremy M. Spencer, 36, Carl Junction
Jerry D. Stark, 37, Ozark
Eric A. Yehle, 47, Kirkwood
Amy M. Savage, 43, Aurora
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Springfield woman, Liberal residents injured in two-car crash on 43
Three people were injured in a two-car crash 3:50 p.m. Friday on MO 43, seven miles north of Oronogo.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Catherine C. Dean Smith, 56, Springfield, failed to yield while making a right turn to a 2012 Chevrolet Cruz driven by Diana J. Main, 45, Liberal.
Dean-Smith was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.
Main and a passenger in her vehicle, Erick T. Yount, 45, Liberal, were treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Catherine C. Dean Smith, 56, Springfield, failed to yield while making a right turn to a 2012 Chevrolet Cruz driven by Diana J. Main, 45, Liberal.
Dean-Smith was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.
Main and a passenger in her vehicle, Erick T. Yount, 45, Liberal, were treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.
Three injured in two-vehicle collision on 160
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 5:40 p.m. Friday on U. S. 160, eight miles west of Everton.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Hyundai Accent driven by Kenneth L. Burkholder, 20, Springfield, crossed the center line and sideswiped a 2005 Ford Ranger driven by Basil W. Clark, 54, Ash Grove.
Burkholder and Clark were treated for minor injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, A passenger in the Burkholder vehicle, James L. Paschall, 76, Ash Grove, was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Hyundai Accent driven by Kenneth L. Burkholder, 20, Springfield, crossed the center line and sideswiped a 2005 Ford Ranger driven by Basil W. Clark, 54, Ash Grove.
Burkholder and Clark were treated for minor injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, A passenger in the Burkholder vehicle, James L. Paschall, 76, Ash Grove, was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
Teens injured in accident east of Miller
Two teens were injured in a one-vehicle crash 9:45 p.m. Friday on Route M, eight miles east of Miller.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Chrysler Sebring driven by Morgan V. Pickthall, 18, Boonville, ran off the roadway and struck an embankment.
Pickthall and a passenger, Sarah C. McDermitt, 19, Mt. Vernon, were treated for minor injuries at Cox Hospital, Monett.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Chrysler Sebring driven by Morgan V. Pickthall, 18, Boonville, ran off the roadway and struck an embankment.
Pickthall and a passenger, Sarah C. McDermitt, 19, Mt. Vernon, were treated for minor injuries at Cox Hospital, Monett.
Miller woman injured in two-vehicle crash
A Miller woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident 9:40 a.m. today on County Road 1155, four miles east of Miller.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Honda Civic driven by Jana S. Steadfast, 54, Miller, was was stopped over the center line preparing to turn left and was struck by a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon driven by Kevin G. Parnell, 16, Miller.
Steadfast was treated for moderate injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Honda Civic driven by Jana S. Steadfast, 54, Miller, was was stopped over the center line preparing to turn left and was struck by a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon driven by Kevin G. Parnell, 16, Miller.
Steadfast was treated for moderate injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
Springfield man injured slamming into telephone pole
A Springfield man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 11:20 a.m. today on Route AB north of Route EE, one mile south of Willard.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1965 Ford Cobra driven by Shane A. Boyd, 43, Springfield, traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a telephone pole.
Boyd was treated for moderate injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1965 Ford Cobra driven by Shane A. Boyd, 43, Springfield, traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a telephone pole.
Boyd was treated for moderate injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
Highway Patrol DWI Arrests March 31-April 1
The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated;
Eric A. Yehle, 47, Kirkwood
Amy N. Savage, 43, Aurora
Cody J. Deckard, 25, Rogersville
Eric A. Yehle, 47, Kirkwood
Amy N. Savage, 43, Aurora
Cody J. Deckard, 25, Rogersville
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