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Suspect jailed in First Baptist Church burglary

By Terri Hackett

Thu Feb 04, 2010, 03:33 PM CST

The Macon Police Department has arrested a suspect who allegedly burglarized the First Baptist Church in Macon, Macon Police Chief Steve Olinger said Thursday afternoon.

According to Chief Olinger, Daniel L. Spotts, 47, of Keytesville has been formally charged for 2nd degree burglary and stealing.

"On Thursday, Jan. 28, my department was notified by the Shelby County Sheriffs Department in reference to an inmate they had in their jail. We then applied for and received a warrant for charges on Spotts," Chief Olinger said.

On Dec. 28, an employee of the First Baptist Church reported a burglary in their office on North Rutherford Street in Macon. It was determined that an unreported amount of petty cash was taken out of the office area of the church, Chief Olinger said.

"A video surveillance system in the area was used to possibly identify a suspect to the burglary," Chief Olinger said. "Still photographs were captured off of the video and broadcast throughout the State of Missouri."

Spotts remains in custody at the Shelby County Sheriffs Department with a bond of $1,600 on similar charges in Shelby County.

The Macon Police Department is still investigating the recent burglary of the Crossroads Christian Church in Macon.

Macon girl is a cut above the rest

Tue Feb 02, 2010, 01:51 PM CST

JoAnn Schwieter, seventh grade student at Macon R-I Middle School is donating her hair to Locks of Love. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hair pieces for children suffering from medical conditions that result in a long-term loss of hair. JoAnn also donated her hair when she was in second grade and again in fifth grade. JoAnn is pictured above with cosmetologist, Rebecca Wilson of Gena’s Hair Hut in Macon who cut off 10 inches of her hair. JoAnn is the daughter of Rick and Johanna Schwieter of Macon.

One-vehicle fatality south of Ethel

By Terri Hackett

Wed Jan 27, 2010, 02:12 PM CST

A 71-year-old Ethel man was pronounced dead at the scene by a Macon County Deputy after a one-vehicle accident Tuesday morning south of Ethel.

Fire extinguished quickly in Callao School

By Terri Hackett

Wed Jan 27, 2010, 02:10 PM CST

A fire was quickly extinguished at the Callao School Tuesday evening.

Search continues for Darrell Allen

By Terri Hackett

Thu Jan 21, 2010, 09:41 AM CST

Law enforcement, family members and the communitiy is still in search for Darrell Roger Allen, 74, a longtime Macon County businessman and resident.

Martin Luther King breakfast draws large crowd

By Terri Hackett

Mon Jan 18, 2010, 04:08 PM CST

The Way We Were

By Deb Keithley

Wed Jan 13, 2010, 04:06 PM CST

2010 Macon County's New Year's Baby

By Terri Hackett

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 01:46 PM CST

Lexie Rachelle Ross was born at 12:18 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Lexie is the daughter of Neal and Stacey Ross, of Atlanta. Lexie was also welcomed by her proud 7-year-old brother, Bryce. Lexie weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20.5 inches in length. Her grandparents are Donald and Terry Ross of Atlanta and Ronald and Karen Bragg of LaPlata. She is the great-granddaughter of Marjorie Mossbarger and Martha Bragg, both of LaPlata.

Liking the cold weather

By Terri Hackett

Mon Jan 11, 2010, 10:49 AM CST

The frigid weather doesn’t seem to ruffle the feathers of an Eagle. While bitter cold weather forced cancellations in the area over the weekend, the birds seemed to soar. Pictured above an adult eagle was seen flying near Axtel Road at the northern edge of Long Branch Lake.

MPD Canine retires from active duty

By Terri Hackett

Thu Dec 24, 2009, 08:55 AM CST

Canine Officer Aric Bowzer and his partner, Bailey have been working together with the Macon Police Department since July 2001. Bailey retired from the force in November. Pictured left with officers Bowzer and Bailey is Macon Police Chief Steve Olinger. Chief Olinger worked as a canine officer for the MPD from December 1996 to 1998. His partner was Officer Valco

Spirit flies

By Terri Hackett

Wed Dec 23, 2009, 10:05 AM CST

New section of Highway 36 opens

By Terri Hackett

Fri Dec 18, 2009, 01:14 PM CST

Santa Hugs

By Terri Hackett

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 01:46 PM CST

Macon High School Band members named All-State

By Terri Hackett

Thu Dec 10, 2009, 02:10 PM CST

Three members of the Macon High School Band were named All-State at the State Contest this past weekend.

College campus to open in Macon

By Terri Hackett

Wed Dec 09, 2009, 01:48 PM CST

The Macon City Council held their final meeting in 2009 Tuesday night in the council chambers. Allan Muncy, Macon City Administrator, presented the council with the 2010 budget and announced that Central Methodist University is making plans to start a campus in Macon.

Schrader surprised with special gift

By Terri Hackett

Fri Dec 04, 2009, 03:05 PM CST

Fred Schrader (right) is pictured with his wife, Carmela after he received a surprise gift from his family. Richard and Julia Castle of Callao searched and purchased an army jacket and all of the medals that Fred should have received after WWII. They presented it to him at a Veteran’s Day program held at the Callao Christian Church.

Club gives books to local school libraries

By Terri Hackett

Thu Dec 03, 2009, 02:03 PM CST

Board christens new boardroom

By Terri Hackett

Tue Nov 24, 2009, 12:56 PM CST

The Macon County R-1 Board of Education held its first meeting in the newly renovated board room. Pictured clockwise around the table are: Debbie Baker, secretary, Jim Rehard, Tammy Gibson, Byron Freeman, Allison Rowland, board president, Debbie Livingston, superintendent, Danny Orbin, Toni Riekeberg, and Terry Russell, assistant superintendent. Brent Bernhardt, board member, was absent.