Imagine being plucked out of your quiet, mundane life; taught a valuable skill; and then shipped off to another part of the world. That was the reality for the next three men who shared their stories about their military service in this third article in the series from Carnegie Village. Thomas Corrigan was a kid…
“I want to work where I live.”
After the excitement of his July 4th announcement to run for the United States Senate, Austin Petersen took a few moments to answer some questions regarding his party switch, his campaign, and his goals. First on everyone’s mind who know anything at all about Petersen was why the switch to the Republican Party? Having…
Last week two of Carnegie Village’s residents were spotlighted for their service. This is the second part of the series that aims to bring honor and attention to a generation that is disappearing all too quickly. Getting to hear their stories is both an honor and a privilege that none of us should ever take…
Carnegie Village in Belton has been proud of its residents from the moment they opened their doors in 2003. Veterans have held a special place in the hearts of the staff who immediately began to organize a hall to show respect to those who served. The Wall of Honor was born. Every resident who had…
“I don’t want to be a politician. I want to be a statesman.”
Peculiar, Missouri – Local police will be out in full force as part of the annual nationwide Fourth (4th) of July Holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” substance–impaired driving crackdown. The crackdown, which will include high-visibility enforcement throughout the City of Peculiar, will run from June 30-July 4, 2017. The effective nationwide substance–impaired driving…
Last week Belton welcomed a new business to a long vacant spot along 58 Hwy. Show Me Auto Mall North opened their doors for business recently and the response from the community has been tremendous with more than 40 vehicles sold in the first weeks of business. With more than 25,000 cars a day passing…
Last week the Belton High School baseball field had the privilege of seeing baseball greats Frank White, John Mayberry, and Dennis Leonard play. It was an amazing fundraiser for the Belton Chamber of Commerce called Bats, Balls, and Brews. In the giving nature of the Chamber, an additional $500 was raised in raffle ticket sales…
CASS CO – On May 30, 2017 deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office investigated a burglary at the Pathway Church of Raymore on South Madison St. During that investigation surveillance photos showed a male subject inside and around the church. In an effort to help identify the suspect the Cass County Sheriff’s Office posted…
Cass County Clerk Michael Vinck is pleased to announce that Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft will visit Cass County June 6th. Last November 63% of Missourians voted to support photo voter ID. As of June 1, Missouri’s new voter ID requirements are now in effect. If you are registered to vote, you can vote.…
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”
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…
