Local News – Tuesday, September 5th, 2017

An accident happened on Bridge School Road about two miles west of Rolla Friday morning at 3:35 in Phelps County. According to the highway patrol report, a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier driven westbound by 23-year old Tyler Laster of Rolla, traveled across the centerline and went off the left side of the roadway, striking a tree before coming to rest. Laster suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center by Phelps County Ambulance, while a passenger, 18-year old Jordan Kauffmen, suffered minor injuries, was also taken to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center by Phelps County Ambulance. The vehicle was totaled in the accident and removed from the scene by C&C Towing.

An accident happened on Shaffer Road about 1 mile north of Licking Friday morning at 11:00 in Texas County. According to the highway patrol report, a 2001 Mercury Sable, driven southbound by 82-year old Clarrissa Smith of Licking, struck a horse-drawn 4 wheeled buggy, driven by 29-year old Mattie Miller, from behind, pushing the buggy off the road causing it to overturn and eject Miller. Miller suffered moderate injuries and was taken to the Texas County Memorial Hospital Center by Ambulance. The Mercury was driven from the scene, and the buggy was released to the family.

An accident happened Monday morning at 8:45 in Texas County on Route BB about four miles south of Licking. According to the highway patrol report, 53-year old Thomas Kaley of Licking driving a 2013 Chevy Cruze, failed to negotiate a curve and the Cruze ran off the left side of the road and struck an embankment forcing the Cruze to overturn. Kaley suffered moderate injuries and refused treatment at the scene. Kaley was not wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Cruze was totaled and was removed from the scene by Jay’s Automotive of Houston.

The City of Salem Board of Aldermen will be meeting tonight at 7:00 in the City Hall Council Chambers. At the meeting, the board will hear from Deb Ritchey from Dent County Connect to propose a fundraiser for the All-Inclusive Playground. Bids from My Splash Pad and Westport Pools will be reviewed to install a new splash pad at the City Park on the south side of the new playground. After the consent agenda, the board will hear City Administrator Ray Walden’s report followed by Mayor Brad Nash and his report. In the introduction and reading of bills and resolutions, Bill #3341, an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Salem and WCA Waste Corporation to collect, haul and dispose of all refuse, rubbish and other waste generated from residences in the City of Salem as well as offer recycling services will be discussed. In new business, there will be discussion of the LAGERS annual meeting coming up in October 19th and 20th. The City will be sending an employee that is voted on by the employees. The Board of Aldermen needs to appoint an employer delegate to attend. The Board may vote to go into closed session to discuss real estate and contracts. The City of Salem Board of Aldermen meeting will be held Tuesday night at 7:00 in the council chamber of city hall and the meeting is open to the public.