Stories from Tuesday, June 10, 2014

JEFFERSON CITY----The Arkansas Public Service Commission has decided to halt the Southwestern Power Company (SWEPCO) power line project that would have run into southern Barry County. The PSC ruled SWEPCO must show additional evidence on the need for, and the potential environmental impact of, the proposed project before proceeding...

times-news@monett-times.com Several area high school girls who have completed their junior year will have their horizons expanded through experience as they attend the annual Girls State program Saturday through June 21 at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg...

times-news@monett-times.com After the number of business-day weekday flights at the Monett Regional Airport dropped by almost 900 last year, 2014 has started with a significant upswing in activity. In the first five months of the year, the number of documented flights has increased by more than 200, surpassing all previous years except the record set in 2012...

reporter@monett-times.com An Exeter teen sustained serious injuries in an all terrain vehicle crash over the weekend on Private Road 2217, about six miles northwest of Washburn. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when a 2003 Yamaha Kodiak ATV, operated by Hunter W. ...

reporter@monett-times.com A Springfield woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend, about four miles east of Mt. Vernon on Interstate 44. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report indicates the driver of a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, Tammie M. Russell, 50, of Springfield, lost control of the vehicle, causing it to travel off the south side of the highway and strike an embankment at about 7:15 a.m. Friday...

reporter@monett-times.com An Ash Grove woman was arrested on several charges, including two felonies, following a a single-vehicle crash at 2 a.m., Monday, on Highway 86 at Eagle Rock. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report indicates the crash occurred when a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Jennifer E. Coleman, 30, of Ash Grove, left the right side of the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. Coleman was not wearing a seat belt, the report stated...

A crowd of volunteers and well-wishers braved the weather and gathered at 111 E. Nellie in Monett on Saturday for the groundbreaking of the eighth Habitat for Humanity home in Monett. The rain-filled foundation at rear right will be the future site of the home for Annie Reed and her four children. ...

The First Baptist Church in Monett will hold Vacation bible School July 20 through July 24 with the theme "'Shine' Go Fish." Sessions will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each night at the church. For additional information, people may call 235-7466. The Barry County Retired School Personnel will have a joint meeting with Lawrence County Retired School Personnel on Thursday, June 12. ...

Bright future awaits owner, athlete
 By Jared Lankford sports@monett-times.com As the tightly-grouped pack of racehorses rounded the final turn on Saturday and headed into the home stretch of the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, Jane Rogers and the other owners of Wicked Strong kept waiting for him to make his move...

sports@monett-times.com The Cubs felt a little snubbed when they received the second seed in the Class 4 District 11 tournament this past season. However, instead of bemoaning the situation, they simply rolled up their sleeves, went to work and rolled to the school's third district title...

Wilma Ruth Davis, 92, of Monett, MO, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday evening, June 8, while at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Wilma was born on Sept. 4, 1921 in Purdy, the daughter of the late Walter Swearingen and Alphia (Henderson) Swearingen. As a lifelong resident of the Purdy/Monett area, Wilma attended and graduated from Purdy High School with the class of 1938...

Janice Lynn Albers, 75, of Mt. Vernon, died at 8:40 a.m., Thursday, June 5, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, at the ARC of the Ozarks, located at 1010 Old Airport Road in Monett. Local arrangements have been conducted by the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon...

John R. Walker, 55, of Cassville, died at 6:39 a.m. Saturday, June 7. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be at a later date at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Cassville.

Peggy J. Sandnes, 81, of Fairview, died at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 7, at Lawrence County Manor. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City. Burial will be at Dice Cemetery, near Fairview, under the direction of Lakin Funeral Home...

Judy Gay Cocannouer, 73, of Miller, died at 7:50 a.m., Sunday, June 8, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 12, at Round Grove Baptist Church under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Round Grove Cemetery...

Linda Kay Threlfall, 65, of Shell Knob, died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Graveside services will be held at 1p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Mikeman Cemetery, Shell Knob, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob.

Christine M. Trotter, 65, of Exeter, died at 10 a.m. Friday, June 6. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter.

Connie Sue Reed, 74, of Cassville, died Monday, June 9. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville.

Work continues on the new water treatment facility on Eisenhower, north of Cleveland in Monett. Last week, workers with Crossland Heavy Contractors of Columbus, Kan., worked to install the geodesic dome on the facility where treated water will be contained. ...