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Cass County man arrested for drug overdose death

Written on March 1, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Cass County man arrested for drug overdose death

Kyle P. Calhoun, 33, of Garden City was arrested for involuntary manslaughter related to the death of Harrisonville women who died after a drug overdose. (Courtesy Photo) Cass County man arrested for drug overdose death By Raymore Journal staff Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Garden City man for involuntary manslaughter, assault and distribution of a controlled substance related to the death of a Harrisonville woman that took place on March 19, 2021, in Garden City, Mo. On March 19, 2021, deputies were called to a residence in the 100 block of Main St. in Garden City for an unresponsive...

Raymore Police Department going the extra mile

Written on March 1, 2022. Posted in Local News. No Comments on Raymore Police Department going the extra mile

The Raymore Police Department comes to the rescue in an unexpected way by allowing the nation’s nuclear security field office in Kansas City to utilize its gun range for emergency use. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal) Raymore Police Department going the extra mile By Tyson Fisher The Raymore Police Department saves the day in unexpected circumstances on two occasions, as highlighted during the most recent Raymore City Council meeting. During the Feb. 28 council meeting, the Raymore Police Department was the topic of conversation on two occasions. One deals with an individual officer...

Belton Host Lions Club’s recycling turns into benches

Written on March 1, 2022. Posted in Local News. No Comments on Belton Host Lions Club’s recycling turns into benches

This bench at Cleveland Lake in Belton is the result of 500 pounds of recycled plastic collected by the Belton Host Lions Club. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal) Belton Host Lions Club’s recycling turns into benches By Raymore Journal staff For almost three years, the Belton Host Lions Club has been participating in the Trex Corporation recycling project. They would like to say “Thank you” to all the residents of our community who helped them reach the plastic recycling goal of 1,500 pounds of plastic which was shipped to the Trex Corporation. Also, the club sends a thank you to its...

CDC lifting mask recommendations but not for Cass County

Written on March 1, 2022. Posted in Local News. No Comments on CDC lifting mask recommendations but not for Cass County

Cass County’s “high” COVID-19 community level means county residents are not quite ready to ditch the mask. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal) CDC lifting mask recommendations, but not for Cass County By Tyson Fisher New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allows most Americans to ditch the masks, but Cass County residents may be among the minority who should keep them on for a little bit longer. On Feb. 25, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky updated recommendations on prevention measures for COVID-19. With the virus slowly moving toward endemic status, the CDC is...

Obituary Mary Edith Stark

Written on February 22, 2022. Posted in Obituary. No Comments on Obituary Mary Edith Stark

Mary Edith Stark, age 77, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by her two loving sons. Funeral services will be held at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with an 11:00 a.m. funeral service to follow. Burial will be held at Raymore Cemetery. Mary was born in Camden, Missouri on July 2, 1944 to Marvin Turner and Mildred (Green) Turner. Mary graduated high school with her senior class and went on to work most of her life in the telecommunications industry....

Obituary Carl Dewitt Gum Jr

Written on February 22, 2022. Posted in Obituary. No Comments on Obituary Carl Dewitt Gum Jr

Carl Dewitt Gum Jr. July 30, 1932-February 14, 2022 Kansas City, Missouri—Carl DeWitt Gum Jr., age 89, of Raymore, Missouri passed away February 14, 2022, at Bishop Spencer Place in Kansas City. Cremation is planned, with a visitation from 5:00-6:50 p.m., followed by a service at 7:00 p.m., both at Crossroads United Methodist Church, 515 E. Markey Parkway, Belton, Missouri on Friday, February 18th. Carl was born in Nevada, Missouri to parents Carl Dewitt Gum Sr. and Maryana Burford Gum. He married Margaret Johannah (Joann) Goodman on August 17, 1957. She died in an automobile accident on...

Obituary Wanda Mae Gossell

Written on February 22, 2022. Posted in Obituary. No Comments on Obituary Wanda Mae Gossell

Obituary for Wanda Mae Gossell By Raymore Journal staff Wanda Mae Gossell, 90, of Raymore, MO, passed away on Feb. 17, 2022. She was born on April 17, 1931, in Bendavis, MO, to Oval and Matilda (Burns) Williams. She was a 1949 graduate of Riverton (Kansas) High School. After graduation from St. John’s School of Nursing in Joplin, MO in 1952, Wanda began her life-long career in Nursing. Wanda married Edward G. Gossell on Aug. 23, 1952, and moved to Hewitt, MN. While living there, she worked in the Bertha Hospital and began raising their family in a tiny farmhouse with no running water. They...

New service allows residents to text questions, issues to city hall

Written on February 22, 2022. Posted in Local News. No Comments on New service allows residents to text questions, issues to city hall

New service allows residents to text questions, issues to city hall By Raymore Journal staff See a code violation to report to Raymore’s local government? Have a question about trash day in your area? Residents can now send those messages to the city 24/7 with the new TextMyGov feature. Launched on Tuesday, TextMyGov is a new service being offered by the City of Raymore to address residents’ questions and concerns. Residents can ask a question or report a problem by texting it to 816-892-9737. TextMyGov makes it easier for residents to reach out to the local government regardless of time of...

Fatal shooting in Peculiar under investigation

Written on February 22, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Fatal shooting in Peculiar under investigation

Several questions remain unanswered regarding a fatal shooting that occurred on this quiet road in rural Peculiar. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal) Fatal shooting in Peculiar under investigation By Tyson Fisher Local law enforcement is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Peculiar on Saturday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of shots fired at about 1:54 a.m. on Feb. 19. According to the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred in the 23600 block of Hanging Tree Lane in rural Peculiar. Upon arrival, deputies found Brandon D. Jones, 33, of Peculiar with gunshot...