Local News – Friday, December 29th, 2017

The Dent County Commission met Thursday morning at the Dent County Courthouse. In the road report, Commissioners Dennis Purcell and Gary Larson reported the ground was too frozen to grade, so workers were doing general shop maintenance. Purcell also said he had a team replacing and repairing some road signs. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles wanted…

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Obituaries – Friday, December 29th, 2017

Funeral services for Juanita Catherine Foust of St. James, age 85, was held Friday morning at 10:00 at the James and Gahr Chapel in St. James. Interment will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. Funeral services for Harold Emory of Salem, age 91, was held Friday at 1:00 at the Salem Chapel of James and…

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Sports – Friday, December 29th, 2017

Baylee Bilyeu scored 17 points, pulled down 19 rebounds and blocked eight shots as Salem beat Willow Springs Thursday in the 3rd round of the Family Pharmacy Tournament in Mountain Grove, 52-42. Bailey Martin added 12 points and Michaela Chilton scored 11 more as Salem improves to 4-7 on the year. The Tigers will face…

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Weather – Friday, December 29th, 2017

Today..Partly sunny, high around 36. Tonight..Mostly cloudy, low near 19. Saturday..Partly sunny, high of 23. Saturday night..Partly cloudy and cold, low near 2. Sunday..Partly sunny and cold, high of 13. Sunday night..Mostly clear, low of -2. New Year’s Day..Sunny and cold, high near 13. Monday night..Partly cloudy, low of -1.

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Local News – Thursday, December 28th, 2017

A meeting was held Wednesday afternoon at the Salem Community Center@The Armory to discuss the future of the recycling bins and trailers that have been at the Salem Upper Elementary School for years. Since the City of Salem included in their new contract with WCA to offer recycling to residents within the city, they have…

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Obituaries – Thursday, December 28th, 2017

Funeral services for Juanita Catherine Foust of St. James, age 85, will be held Friday morning at 10:00 at the James and Gahr Chapel in St. James. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 today. Interment will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. Funeral services for Harold Emory of Salem, age 91, will be…

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Sports – Thursday, December 28th, 2017

The Salem Lady Tigers faced top seeded Thayer in the 2nd round of the Family Pharmacy Tournament in Mountain Grove and lost to the Lady Bobcats by the score of 53-31. Salem was led by Baylee Bilyeu with 10 points. The Lady Tigers fell to 3-7 with the loss and will play Willow Springs at…

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Weather – Thursday, December 28th, 2017

Today..Partly sunny, high near 30. Tonight..Partly cloudy, low near 15. Friday..Partly sunny, high around 34. Friday night..Mostly cloudy, low of 14. Saturday..Partly sunny, high around 25. Saturday night..Chance for snow, low near 5. Sunday..Partly sunny, high around 14.

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Local News – Wednesday, December 27th, 2017

The Salem Police Department released their report for the month of November. During the month, they wrote 2 equipment repair orders, 6 summons to appear in court, 3 warning tickets, and 9 traffic tickets. The Salem Police Department investigated 13 accidents, three assaults, one burglary, one report of domestic assault, four reports of domestic violence,…

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Sports – Wednesday, December 27th, 2017

The Salem Lady Tigers faced Plato in the 1st round of the Family Pharmacy Tournament in Mountain Grove and came away with a wild 73-71 win over the Lady Eagles. Baylee Bilyeu scored 32 points to lead all scorers in the game. Madison Woolf added 14 points for Salem followed by Michaela Chilton and Autumn…

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