Hop on a bike, wear some tweed April 30
By Leslie Collins Northeast News April 27, 2011 For brothers Mark and David Rainey, a traditional bicycle race wasn’t good enough. They wanted something with tweed. The brothers, who own…
Northeast eyesores keep growing
By Leslie Collins Northeast News April 27, 2011 Drive down the residential streets of Historic Northeast and you’ll notice one thing. The property code violations are growing as fast as…
Chalk Walk 2011
“Hope.” That’s the message Kurtis Johnson and Stacey Shannon wanted Chalk Walk attendees to remember. The boyfriend and girlfriend chalked a space for the first time during the festival April…
Chouteau vision comes to fruition
By Leslie Collins Northeast News April 27, 2011 Nearly 18,000 vehicles travel daily down Chouteau Trafficway. Congestion is an issue, and according to state statistics, Chouteau’s average accident rate is…
East Patrol launches anti-bullying campaign
By Leslie Collins Northeast News April 27, 2011 “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It’s a catchy adage, but far from the truth.…
Farm to Table Celebration Series kicks off with flower power
Northeast News April 27, 2011 City Market will be blooming with flowers and other colorful vegetation Saturday, May 7. To kick off the 2011 Farm to Table Celebration Series, “Flower…
Patience Teaching Fishing
By Kenneth L. Kieser April 26, 2011 There is no substitution for patience in fishing. Yet, experienced anglers sometimes forget their patience levels while teaching beginners this ancient art…
County seeks public input for appointing new county prosecutor
Northeast News April 22, 2011 The search is on for a new Jackson County prosecutor and the public is invited to voice their input. Jim Kanatzer, who has served as…
Stephen Clayton Turnage
Stephen Clayton Turnage died April 22, 2011. Funeral services were held April 28 at Langsford Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Langsford Funeral Home, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Stephen was born on…