Christine K Burke

Christine K Burke

admin July 30, 2021

August 23rd, 1948 ~ July 26th, 2021 Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend Christine K Burke (Newman), 72, passed away peacefully at her son Robert’s home in Chatham, IL, on the morning of July 26th, 2021. Born to Eugene…

Give Back In Raytown: Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program Aims To Eliminate Single-Use Plastics While Donating To Local Non-Profits

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July 24, 2021 This year, local community non-profits are more in need of support than in any other time in the recent years’ past. Now shoppers can give back to the local community and help to reduce single-use plastics by purchasing a…

Ozone Alert issued For Thursday, July 29

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The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Air Quality Program has issued an orange Ozone Alert for July 29. This alert indicates that an unhealthy level of ground-level ozone is expected tomorrow in the Kansas City region. The two most important things residents should…

Jackson County Executive statement on CDC’s mask guidance

admin July 28, 2021

July 28, 2021 5:07 p.m. Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated mask guidance: “Once again, we are faced with a very serious situation as COVID-19, in its many…

Allan Thompson Named Raytown Citizen Of The Year

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July 24, 2021 During the June 3rd scheduled Raytown Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Mike McDonough recognized and surprised long-time Raytown resident Allan Thompson as the 2021 Truman Heartland Raytown Citizen of the Year. “I am thrilled to honor Allan,” said McDonough.…

Barbara Jean Vickers

admin July 26, 2021

July 19, 1941 ~ July 23, 2021 Barbara Jean Vickers, age 80, a resident of Cameron, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at her residence. Barbara was born the daughter of Melvin Lee and Loraine (Barnett) Stratton on July 19,…

Bank Robbery At Commerce Bank In Raytown

admin July 24, 2021

July 24, 2021 Office of FBI Kansas City has stated there was a bank robbery today at approximately 9:55 a.m. at Commerce Bank, 6705 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO The suspect was described as a Black male, stocky build 5’8″ to 5’10”…

COMBAT Accepting Applications

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July 24, 2021 Jackson County COMBAT will begin accepting online applications for 2022 funding on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The deadline to submit applications will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Go to jacksoncountycombat.com/2022funding for full details. Applications are available in…

Back-to-School Immunizations: Jackson County Health Department Clinics Help Kids Catch Up

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Last year, COVID-19 disrupted both in-person learning and routine wellness visits for children across the county. As a result, too many have fallen behind on recommended vaccinations. The Jackson County health department is offering back-to-school immunization clinics to help families get their…

2021 BMX Nationals Returns To Raytown

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July 17, 2021 Hundreds of riders as young as 5 and over 50, from beginner to pro will compete in Raytown during the BMX Mid America Nationals, July 23-25. While this is a national event, riders are expected from across the county,…