Recently America’s Country Music New Artist of the Year, Justin Moore, took a few moments from his hectic touring schedule to talk with The Journal. Moore calls neighboring Arkansas home and can relate to the small town feel of Raymore. Fans of country music will recognize his distinctive voice from hits like “Small Town U.S.A.,”…
The Raymore Chamber of Commerce offers the community an invaluable service in organizing the candidate forum for the Ray-Pec School Board candidates. The City Hall chambers was packed with constituents who wanted to hear what the candidates had to say about why they should be elected. The moderator, Brent Ewert, gave a brief biography of…
“It Only Takes One” is the message shared this year by Students Against Destructive Decisions – a group at Ray-Pec High School. The message is part of a safety campaign to reduce the number of traffic crashes and fatality accidents involving teen drivers. SADD is spreading the word that it only takes ONE text, ONE…
At their last regular meeting of 2016, Mayor Holly Stark was absent and Alderman Pat Roberts filled in as the Mayor Pro Tem. The Peculiar Board of Aldermen heard from Steve Finn regarding non-smoking in public places. His main concern was smoking allowed in restaurants particularly Denny’s. “I’d like to eat at one of your…
Cross Country has been a part of RayPec High School sports program for 30 years. In that 30 years, Cross Country has only earned two trophies, one just earned this year. Teams in the past have come really close, with 5th & 6th placements, but this year they surpassed all the rest. This season they…
Long time Peculiar resident Jeff Harlan took some time out of his schedule to sit down and talk about what he wants to see happen for the City of Peculiar and Ward 2. Inspired to run for the Board by his late father-in-law, Harlan wanted to be part of the future growth of Peculiar. Having…
“Belton really has so much to offer”
The Raymore Chamber of Commerce offers the community an invaluable service in organizing the candidate forum for the City Council candidates. The City Hall chambers was packed with constituents who wanted to hear what the candidates had to say about why they should be elected. The moderator, Brent Ewert, gave a brief biography of each…
|Jennifer Reed| By now many Cass County residents have received the pamphlet from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office with the slogan: PROTECT OUR FUTURE – Keep Cass County Safe. Hopefully it did not immediately go into the round file cabinet because it is a very serious issue about which every citizen should be informed. On…
The Harrisonville Wildcats are heading to Springfield for the state championship game after soundly defeating Park Way North in the Class IV semi finals. It was a fairly evenly matched game throughout the first half, but it was the second half where Harrisonville took control of the game and never looked back. No one could…
Starting tonight and running through Sunday, the Belton High School Theater Department is putting on the play Thoroughly Modern Millie. It is a fun two act play filled with music, comedy, and even some intrigue. The bright costumes and lively dance numbers make Thoroughly Modern Millie a must see. The premise of the play is…
Cass Co. – Detectives with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office along with the South Metro Fire Department and Missouri State Fire Marshall’s Office are investigating a fatal fire reported around 12:42 p.m. Monday afternoon in rural Peculiar. Deputies arrived on scene in the 20000 block of S. Carriage Lane shortly after a neighbor reported the…
Cass Co. – The Cass County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against a person of interest identified by investigators with the Metro Squad and Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Cody J. Alford, 20, of Peculiar has been charged with Felony Leaving Scene of Motor Vehicle Accident. Alford is currently in custody at the Cass County Jail…
Cass Co. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a single car fatal accident in the 14000 block of E 271st Street Harrisonville. Deputies responded to the area of E. 271st and E. St. Rt. 2 west of Harrisonville at 7:53 a.m. after a motorist reported seeing a vehicle overturned in a creek.…
Cass County Death Investigation Cass Co. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a vehicle possibly involved in the death of Megan Wheeler. Investigators believe that Ms. Wheeler was walking home when she was struck by a vehicle. Investigators are looking for the following type vehicle: 1994-2002 Dodge…
