A Unionville, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for possessing child pornography. Joel R. Bremer, 51, of Unionville, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to 18 years in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Bremer to supervised release for the rest of his life following incarceration. On June 10, […]
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One injured in Putnam County accident on Route U
Drivers from Seymour, Iowa were involved in a two-vehicle accident early Tuesday evening when one made a turn into the path of another. The accident occurred on Putnam County Route U, more than 12 miles northwest of Unionville. 31-year-old Lindsey Brittain received minor injuries and was to seek her own treatment. The van she was […]
Audio: Putnam County’s Joe Koenen talks farm leases
Putnam County University of Missouri Extension Business Specialist Joe Koenen of Unionville says corn went down about $150 to $175 dollars per acre. He says he has talked to producers who have been successful with new leases and suggests owners and renters look for a middle ground as well as those renters communicate regularly with landlords. […]
House destroyed by fire at Medicine Creek in Newtown
The Medicine Creek Fire Department responded to a house fire in the southeast corner of Newtown Thursday afternoon around 3:30. Spokesman Mike Abernathy reports the house was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived and the fire had jumped the railroad track and caught railroad ties on fire. The railroad was closed for awhile, but they allowed […]
2 injured in crash north of Unionville
Two drivers were injured when one vehicle hit a pickup truck Thursday night four miles north of Unionville. The highway patrol described injuries as minor for 64-year-old Douglas Hill of Unionville and for 61-year-old Timothy Patterson of Dexter, Iowa. The report noted Hill was taken by private auto to Putnam County Memorial Hospital. Patterson was […]
Unionville woman hurt in Thursday morning crash
A Unionville woman sustained minor injuries when her vehicle overturned this morning. The Highway Patrol reports 27-year-old Heather Spurling traveled west on U. S. 136 west of Unionville when ice on the road caused her to lose control of her sports utility vehicle. The vehicle crossed the center line, ran off the left side of […]
Milan man dies in head-on crash with big rig south of Unionville
The highway patrol reports a head-on crash last night in rural Putnam County has claimed the life of a Milan resident, 36-year-old John Hanen. He was pronounced dead at the scene four miles to the south of Unionville. The highway patrols’ major crash investigation unit went to the scene on Highway 5 when Hanen’s sports utility […]
Unionville man life-flighted after crash in Putnam County; Accused of DWI
A Unionville man was injured early this morning when the van he was driving crossed the center line of Highway 149, went off the left side of the road and struck a tree. The vehicle was demolished in the 12:30 am accident in eastern Putnam County. The highway reports 57-year-old Albert Suitt of Unionville was flown […]
Shooting at Green City motel involving Unionville man under investigation
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting this week at Green City that resulted in one person being taken to a hospital. The incident involving a man from Unionville and his brother from Oskaloosa, Iowa, happened Tuesday night at the Green City Motel and Party Mart. According to a report provided by KTVO, […]
Third Unionville man faces multiple charges involving Casey’s robbery
A third Unionville man now faces charges for his alleged role in a mid-October robbery of Casey’s General Store at Unionville. The Putnam County Sheriff’s department reports that 24-year-old Michael Summers will face charges of receiving stolen property, armed criminal action, and first-degree robbery. Bond has been set at $50,000 cash. Two other Unionville men, 32-year-old Christopher Chester […]
Winterfest set for this Saturday, December 3 in Unionville
Come celebrate the small town charm and friendliness of Unionville, Missouri at Winterfest Saturday, December 3. Many activities have been planned for Winterfest and most take place around the historic downtown square. Merchants will be open late as well. Two new events have been added this year: an art show and a lighted Christmas parade. […]
Unionville woman hurt in crash on Thanksgiving day
A Unionville woman was hurt late Thursday afternoon when the sports utility vehicle she was driving overturned on Highway 5 north of Unionville. 50-year old Brenda Davis was to seek her own treatment for minor injuries. The accident happened eight miles north of Unionville on Highway 5 as the southbound vehicle went off the left […]
Unionville man injured in crash on Highway 5; accused of DWI
The highway patrol reports a Unionville man was hurt when the southbound car he was driving hit the rear of sports utility vehicle. The SUV was stopped for traffic on Highway 5 in northern Putnam County. 62-year old John Staggs of Unionville was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa with moderate injuries while […]
Teen driver of big rig hurt in Putnam County crash
The highway patrol said a truck driver was injured when the tractor-trailer he was driving ran off Putnam County Route U and overturned Monday afternoon. The patrol said 18-year-old Gustin Valentine of Powersville was ejected and transported to Wayne County Community Hospital in Corydon, Iowa with moderate injuries. The big rig was demolished in the accident […]
Winterfest art show to be held December 3 in Unionville
A Winterfest art show will be held on the square in Unionville on Saturday, December 3 with an entry deadline of November 22. There is a wide range of categories that those interested may enter including drawing, painting, photography, mixed media collage, pottery, jewelry, and textiles. There is also a “wildcard” division for entries that […]
Area schools holding Veterans Day programs
Many area schools hold Veterans Day programs today. SM Rissler Elementary school in Trenton holds a program this morning at 8:05 in the school gymnasium. The Putnam County School District’s program is this morning at 9 o’clock at the high school gymnasium in Unionville. The Spickard school holds a program this morning at 11 o’clock […]
Suspect in Unionville Casey’s robbery apprehended in Florida
The Investigation into a report of a robbery last month at Casey’s General Store in Unionville resulted in charges filed against two suspects, one of whom was arrested this week in Florida, while the other had been arrested in late October. A news item on the KTVO website quoted officials as reporting 32-year-old Christopher Chester of […]
Rebecca Foundation opens chapter in Unionville
The Rebecca Foundation, a non-profit organization, has a new chapter based in Unionville, MO. The Rebecca Foundation’s Cloth Diaper Closet opened its doors in August 2012 in Maryville, Tennessee founded by Rebecca, who was only 9-years-old at the time, who had the simple idea to help others. With the help of her mother, Amanda La […]
Unionville man hurt in Saturday crash
A Unionville resident was hurt Saturday night when the car he was driving ran off Highway 129 northeast of Unionville and hit a ditch. 20-year old Jamison Craig was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa with moderate injuries. The accident happened six miles northeast of Unionville on Highway 129 when the southbound car […]
Benefit for Putnam County Library planned for Saturday, October 29
A benefit for the Putnam County Public Library expansion is planned for October 29 in Unionville. The Unionville Rotary Club is presenting Elvis & Bryce Live! in the Putnam County Middle School auditorium. The 7 p.m. show will feature Shelby Dee, an award-winning Elvis tribute artist and stand-up comedian Bryce Stanley. Tickets are $25 and […]