Stories from Wednesday, April 30, 2014

KANSAS CITY -- Eric Reisinger has been named UMB's community bank president of southwest Missouri. In his new role, Reisinger will lead the branch in Monett, as well as branches in Joplin and Carthage, with an emphasis in commercial banking. Reisinger previously served as community bank president of Joplin...

Formal report will be presented to school board

Monett region sees 20.65 percent positive test rate

Typical of most formalwear, Mr. MHS contestants competing for the 2014 title this week were continually having to make wardrobe adjustments, even in the midst of answering questions such as, "If you were a sandwich, what would you be?" and "Who is your favorite actor?" From left, senior contestants were: Chase Brennan, Cooper Caldwell, Connor Marshall and Kyler Simkins. More photoa from the event appear on Page 8A. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com...

The Monett Times A Monett man pleaded guilty Tuesday in relation to a string of tractor thefts in 2013. Howard Perryman, 64, of Monett, pleaded guilty to four counts of receiving stolen property and one count of tampering with a motor vehicle just prior to a jury being sworn in and a trial taking place on Tuesday. He will appear for sentencing at 9 a.m. June 17, and each of the counts are listed as class C felonies...

reporter@monett-times.com Newly elected alderwomen on the Verona City Council were sworn in and council members made six appointments. Incumbent Barbara Chance and newly-elected Brittany Thomas were sworn in to office following certification of the election results from the April 8 ballot. Thomas had previously served the unexpired term of former alderman Gary Welters, who moved out of the city limits and was no longer able to hold the seat. She was elected in April through a write-in candidacy...

Regarding an article in Tuesday's edition: Appointment of Verona office holders are made by nomination of the Verona aldermen and approved by a majority of the council. A revised article appears in today's edition. The Monett Times corrects factual errors promptly and courteously. If you have a correction or clarification, please email Editor and Publisher Jacob Brower at jbrower@monett-times.com...

The Monett area support group for Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers and their loved ones will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at 845 East Highway 60, Suite A, next to Payless Rentals. VFW Post 4207 Ladies Auxiliary will have its Wednesday luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 7. The menu will include chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, seasoned green beans, biscuit, dessert and drinks. Cost is $6.50 for all you can eat...

By Kyle Troutman The Monett Times The Arkansas Public Service Commission recently issued an order that gave it another 60 days to respond to rehearing petitions from the Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and from Save The Ozarks. SWEPCO filed for a partial rehearing in March, aiming to reinstate Route 33, instead of Route 109, which travels through southern Missouri, and Save The Ozarks filed for a full rehearing not long after, with a goal of putting a stop to the 345 kV transmission line project entirely.. ...

Adam Cavazos, 54, of Purdy, died Sunday, April 27, at Cox Monett Hospital in Monett. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Purdy Cemetery in Purdy. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett...

The First Christian Church of Purdy recently hired Evan Stubblefield as its youth minister. Stubblefield is a student at Ozark Christian College in Joplin. He graduated from Cassville High School in 2011 and Crowder College in 2013. Stubblefield has been on a mission trip to Nicaragua. He enjoys basketball and movies. Contributed photo...

After a highly competitive evening of formal wear and talent showcase competitions, along with answering some tough questions, Cale Harper was named Mr. MHS 2014 this week. From left, are: Harper; first runner-up Chase Brennan; second runner-up, Kyler Simkins; and third runner-up, Connor Marshall. Proceeds from the event will benefit Monett High School's annual Golden Age Dinner in November. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com...

Cubs clobber Carl Junction A 10-run burst over the last three innings sent Monett Cubs to a 10-0 win over Carl Junction Friday. Cameron Witt went the distance for the Cubs on the mound. He allowed four hits and struck out nine. Brett Gollhofer, Zack Hammond, Cooper Caldwell and Kyle McCallister had two RBI each for the Cubs...

By Jared Lankford sports@monett-times.com After nine years at the helm of the Verona Lady Wildcats basketball team, Ryan Yates has turned in his letter of resignation and accepted the head coaching position of boys basketball and baseball at Weableau High School...

sports@monett-times.com For the Pierce City Eagles, scoring runs this season hasn't been an issue. In the first 16 games of the season, the Eagles compiled a 11-5 record and plated 174 runs (10.8 per game) with 125 of them earned. "I don't have any complaints with our offense," said Beau Davis, Pierce City coach. "It's the other two areas that we have been struggling. Our pitching staff hasn't lived up to my expectations and our defense hasn't been solid."...