The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO - Carthage, Jasper County

Fire damages vacant home
Joplin man tells of being robbed
Carthage budget committee boosts Humane Society funds
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Though complimentary of changes made in the past year at the Carthage Humane Society, members of the Carthage City Council’s budget committee on Thursday night did not endorse a request to double city funding to the organization.
Carthage panel to review trimmed budget proposal
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A proposed city budget — after more than $2 million in cuts — will be the focus of a meeting at 6:30 p.m. today by the budget committee of the Carthage City Council.
Court ruling releases woman from administrator’s control
Emma France can go back to California after David Mouton, Jasper County probate judge, on Wednesday set aside orders that made the 95-year-old former Carthage resident a ward of Rita Hunter, the county public administrator.
County exploring sirens for smaller communities
Cyril Klava knows it’s going to be loud because she’s lived with a storm siren in her neighborhood for a while. It’s just that this one is almost in her back yard.
Fire damages four apartments in Carthage
Competing motions filed w/ Rita Hunter deposition excerpt
A hearing is set for Wednesday on Emma France’s request to end her guardianship by Rita Hunter, Jasper County public administrator.
But it is unclear whether the session in circuit court will focus on that issue or on motions that each side has filed concerning questioning that was to take place before the hearing.
Jury hearing Carthage sewer-service case
David A. Hagensieker did not intentionally benefit from Carthage city sewer services without paying for them, his attorney, William Fleischaker, told a Jasper County jury during opening statements Monday in Hagensieker’s trial on a felony theft charge.
But Assistant Prosecutor Nate Dally insisted that Hagensieker did steal city sewer services for a motel and bar outside the city limits over a three-year period from 2003 to 2006.
Jo Ellis: Benefactor came up through industry ranks
There was a time when Ruth Kolpin Rubison would rise at 5 a.m. to travel through western Kansas and eastern Colorado, selling advertising for a small radio station in Goodland, Kan. She often would not make it home until midnight. A brief stint with another station in Garden City, Kan., led her to a more lucrative position with a radio station in Dodge City, Kan.
She was earning just $75 a week, but she was determined to follow a path that one day would lead to ownership of her own radio station.
Jasper County waiting on state to act on adult-business measure
CARTHAGE, Mo. — While acknowledging that state action is increasingly unlikely, Jasper County officials will wait until the end of the legislative session before deciding whether to act on an ordinance targeting sexually oriented businesses.
Jo Ellis: Special events blooming in Carthage
Spring is movin’ on, and activities in Carthage are popping up like tulips and daffodils. This Friday, artCentral will have an artist’s reception to open a show by Cha’ Tullis, a Western artist from Hominy, Okla.
State considers aiming more sensitive sniffers at Carthage smells
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage odors may soon be the focus of more study from two different directions. State officials are considering additional analysis by a Texas-based company hired to investigate odors in the city’s industrial bottoms.
Residents set priorities for growth in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Consistency seemed to be a favorite theme Thursday night among Carthage residents who gathered to weigh in on development strategies that should find their way into a future comprehensive plan for the city.
County offices to develop money-handling procedures
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Jasper County offices later this year are to have written procedures on money handling and grant administration, Richard Webster, county auditor, said Thursday.
Sarcoxie man obtains suspended sentence in case
Carthage woman pleads guilty in theft case
Carthage council advances 300-acre annexation plan
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Steps were started Tuesday night toward annexing three pieces of property that Carthage officials hope will be an industrial park for the city.
Carthage board approves request to add girls soccer w/ link to learn more about women's soccer teams & leagues
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A decision by the Carthage School Board got applause Monday night from students who attended the meeting to ask that girls soccer be added to the high school sports schedule.
Discussion was brief among board members, who unanimously approved the request presented by students Yanira Reyes, Keisha Boyd and Ashley Shannon.
Speaking for the group, Yanira Reyes noted that Carthage has had a boys soccer program for some time, “and girls want the same opportunity.”
Jo Ellis: Group's efforts merit public's attention
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Suggestions from second-graders on how to clean up the environment caught my eye in last Thursday’s Joplin Globe.
In the same edition, I read a letter in the Voices section from Carthage resident Eric Ferrell thanking corporate sponsors and volunteers for helping to clean up the La Russell access point on Spring River earlier this month.
Commissioners urged to adopt county rules on adult businesses
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Jasper County shouldn’t wait to adopt additional restrictions on sexually oriented businesses, opponents of such operations told the County Commission on Thursday.
Recount makes no change in Oronogo mayor’s race
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A recount Thursday made no change in the numbers or outcome in the race for mayor in Oronogo. Bob Pearish was told that his three-vote margin was confirmed after workers in the county clerk’s office recounted ballots cast in the April 8 election.
Route 66 display design unveiled w/ Route 66 photo gallery and trivia quiz
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A proposed design for a Route 66 display in the Jasper County Courthouse drew praise Wednesday from county commissioners and an official of a group that promotes Route 66 in Missouri.
POW-MIA remembrance planned w/ links to POW-MIA forums and resources
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The family of a Monett man who was lost in Laos during the Vietnam War will be honored Saturday during an event designed for remembering prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Carthage officials to seek comments
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage residents will be asked to set priorities to guide the city’s growth in a workshop planned for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Memorial Hall.
The feedback will put planners closer to wrapping up work on a new comprehensive plan for Carthage, said Sara Copeland, project manager for Planning Works. The City Council last year hired the firm to write up a new plan to help guide city growth and development.
Kids' brave acts honored
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department and the county’s 911 dispatch center honored the bravery of three local children Monday by giving them awards and gifts for their composure and quick thinking in the face of two recent crimes.
“This is something we don’t get to do very often in law enforcement: recognize kids for doing something we think is great,” Sheriff Archie Dunn said at a morning news conference at the sheriff’s offices on County Road 180.
Oronogo residents waiting for recount on mayoral race
ORONOGO, Mo. — Residents of Oronogo will have to wait a little longer to learn, officially, who will be the city’s next mayor.
A three-vote margin separated the top two candidates, and ballots cast last Tuesday will be counted again on Thursday, said Bonnie Earl, Jasper County clerk.
Bob Pearish was the apparent winner with 109 votes, followed by Bruce Richardson with 106 votes.
Richardson asked for the recount on Friday, Earl said.
Jo Ellis: Center making difference for homeless
CARTHAGE, Mo. — There is no better example of the Carthage community spirit than the monumental effort under way to provide a new center for the homeless.
The Carthage Crisis Center, currently housed in a crowded, 3,100-square-foot building, hopes to move to a 43,000-square-foot home by the end of the year.
Jasper County Emergency Services Board names executive director
Rich Nordell was named executive director of Jasper County Emergency Services by its board of directors during a special meeting Friday.

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