Archive for 2017
Sports – Tuesday, August 1st, 2017
The St. Louis Cardinals had Monday off and they will begin an eight game road trip in Milwaukee tonight starting at 5:45 on KSMO Radio. Carlos Martinez will be on the mound for the Cardinals who are one game under .500 at 52-53.
The Cardinals announced that Stephen Piscotty will be activated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of tonight’s opener of a critical three-game series against the Brewers. The Cardinals have cleared a spot on the 25-man roster for Piscotty by optioning outfielder Harrison Bader to Triple-A Memphis.
Craig Gentry lined a walk-off single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. The Royals will face the Orioles again tonight.
Obituaries – Monday, July 31st, 2017
Funeral services for Emil Lloyd Stroburg of Salem, age 84, will be held Wednesday at 12:00 noon at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 10:00 until service time. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to Alternative Hospice.
Funeral services for Dorothy Allen of Salem, age 85, will be held at 4:00 Thursday at the Salem Chapel of James and Gahr Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 3:00 until service time at the chapel. A private interment will be held at the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salem Christian Church and/or the American Alzheimer’s Association.
Rosa Margaret Brown of Edgar Springs passed away Saturday, July 29th, at the age of 69. Funeral services will be held privately at a later date.
Weather – Monday, July 31st, 2017
Today..Mostly sunny, high around 85.
Tonight..Partly cloudy, low of 63.
Tuesday..Mostly sunny, high of 87.
Tuesday night..Partly cloudy, low around 65.
Wednesday..Mostly sunny with a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, high of 86.
Wednesday night..Partly cloudy, low near 64.
Sports – Monday, July 31st, 2017
Jose Martinez tied the game in the bottom of the fourth with his seventh homer of the year, a two-run shot to right field; and untied the game in the sixth with a sacrifice fly to right that plated Jedd Gyorko as the St. Louis Cardinals split the series with the Arizona Diamondbacks winning Sunday, 3-2. Lance Lynn in what could be his last start as a Cardinal, went six innings and struggled with his control walking five and striking out three, but got the win to improve to 9-6 on the year. Trevor Rosenthal set down the Diamondbacks in order in the 9th inning to get his sixth save to finish off a 5-2 home stand. The Cards are off today and will be in Milwaukee Tuesday night to face the Brewers.
Alex Gordon smashed a two-run triple to cap a four-run eighth inning for Kansas City as the Royals rallied past the Boston Red Sox for a 5-3 win on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. Gordon’s heroics were preceded by a game-tying two-run single with the bases loaded for Alcides Escobar, who had three RBIs total to help Kansas City take the rubber match of its three-game series. Royals’ starter Jason Hammel (5-8) gave up three runs on seven hits with six strikeouts in seven innings. The Royals will face the Baltimore Orioles tonight.
The Royals on Sunday beefed up their offense, acquiring outfielder Melky Cabrera and cash from the White Sox for Minor League pitchers A.J. Puckett and Andre Davis. The 32-year old Cabrera played for the Royals in 2011. Cabrera, a switch-hitter, likely will be part of a left-field-right-field-DH rotation with Alex Gordon, Jorge Bonifacio and Brandon Moss.
The St. Louis Blues have signed goalie Jordan Binnington to a one-year, two-way contract. Binnington has spent the last three seasons with the Blues’ AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. Last season, Binnington played in 32 games, posting a 16-7-3 record with a 2.71 goals-against average and a .911 save-percentage. The 24-year-old goaltender was originally drafted by the Blues with their third round pick (88th overall) at the 2011 NHL Draft.
Local News – Monday, July 31st, 2017
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released their reports. On Friday, July 14th, deputies responded to a call on Dent County Road 6610 for a burglary report. It was discovered that a large amount of tools and a red Land’s Pride Trekker UTV were stolen from the residence. This report is still under investigation. On Thursday, July 20th, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of County Road 2440. During the stop it was discovered that the driver, a 28-year old Salem woman, and the passenger, a 30-year old Salem man, had warrants for their arrest. They were taken to the Dent County Jail and incarcerated. On Friday, July 21st, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Highway 32 West. During the stop, it was discovered that the vehicle was taken from a local impound lot without permission by the driver, a 68-year old Salem man. The vehicle belonged to the suspect, but had been towed by law enforcement previously in the day. As a result, he was arrested for theft. He was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office and later released on summons to appear in court. On Saturday, July 22nd, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 19 South, near Center Street. While speaking with the driver, deputies were able to detect an odor of alcohol and believed the driver to be under the influence. A short investigation began and as a result, the driver, a 43-year old Salem woman, was arrested for driving while being intoxicated. She was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office where she was fingerprinted and released on summons to appear in court. On Monday, July 24th, deputies arrested a 30-year old Salem man from the 35000 block of Highway 72. He had seven warrants for his arrest. He was taken to the Dent County Jail and incarcerated. On Tuesday, July 25th, deputies conducted an investigation at a residence in the 1000 block of East Monday Street. As a result, a 52-year old Salem man and a 46 year old Rolla man were arrested and issued summons for possession of marijuana. That same day, deputies responded to the 2000 block of Highway HH for a report of a trespassing. As a result, a 40-year old Salem woman was arrested for trespassing. She was issued a summons and released. On Friday, July 28th, deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Routes H and CC. As a result, the driver, a 22-year old Edgar Springs man, was arrested for driving while having his license suspended. He was taken to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office where he was fingerprinted and released with a summons to appear in court. If anyone has any information about any ongoing investigation, please call the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 729-3241.
The Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors will conduct their August meeting on Tuesday, August 1st at the fire station beginning at 6:00 pm. After approval of the agenda and minutes from their July meeting, the Board will be reviewing financial reports and approve bills. The Board will then take a look at their calendar of upcoming events to be held at the fire station followed by the monthly reimbursement report for the month of July. The Board will then address any old business and in new business the Board will set a tax levy rate followed by reports on various items concerning the District. The Board may vote to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel, if necessary and set their September meeting for Tuesday, September 5th at the fire station.
An accident occurred Friday afternoon at 4:12 in Dent County on Highway 19, about seven miles south of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 2003 Toyota Corolla driven by 20-year old Jessica Cason of Salem was traveling northbound when she drove off the right side of the road, struck an embankment, and overturned. Cason suffered minor injuries and was transported to Salem Memorial Hospital. The report stated that Carson was wearing a safety device. The Toyota Corolla sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing.
The Missouri Forest Products Association (MFPA) is now accepting applications for their logging school program that will begin about October 1, 2017 at the Camp at Lake Wappapello. The school is a 10-week course held 5 days a week and students are expected to stay at the camp throughout the week and housing will be in a dormitory on the property. The logging school tuition is expected to be $5,000 which covers room, meals and instruction for the 10-week period. A maximum of 12 students per session will be accepted in to the program and MFPA will offer two sessions per year, one in October and the other in February. There will classroom as well as field instruction covering topics such as: forest management, timber harvesting, marketing and utilization. To receive additional information, application materials and scholarship opportunities contact Fred Smith at (573) 619-4494.
News – Friday, July 28, 2017
Dent County Commissioners met Thursday morning at the courthouse for their regular meeting. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles was not in attendance due to a prior commitment. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley appointed District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson as acting Presiding Commissioner. In road reports, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell stated that a culvert that needed an end was being repaired and a new culvert was also being installed on Dent County Road 6630. He went on to say that brush was being cut on county road 5015 and that he had received a call from the Sheriff’s department regarding a tree down on Dent County Road 6580 that would be removed. Commissioner Larson reported that brush was going to be cut on Dent County Roads 3250 & 3260 and a two man crew would be hauling white rock for the stockpile. He went on to say that maintenance was being performed on truck #72 in the form of a radiator and truck #70 had a door problem. He also stated that several veterans has cleaned up a cemetery out on county road 2210 and they would taking the backhoe out there to pick up the debris. He went on to say crews would also be checking pipes and cleaning them out. Both Commissioners Purcell and Larson reported that they had met with a FEMA representative regarding the damage and reimbursement assessment from the end of April flood. It was reported that at least 90% of the repairs have been completed. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported that she attended a website committee meeting for county/city/chamber of commerce on Tuesday on the revising, updating and a new user friendly look for the SalemMO.com website. Associate Circuit Judge Brandi Baird came in to discuss the order, appointment and interim for the Public Administrator Office. Until the Governor makes his appointment of the vacancy, she is waiting on the proper procedure from the State to proceed with the appointment of an interim. Amanda Sapaugh with the SB40 Board was in to recommend the appointment of Alisha Harris to fill one of the two openings, replacing Marvin McDonald for a 3-year term. The Commission voted 2-0 to accept the appointment. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Monday morning at 9:00 at the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
An accident occurred in Maries County Wednesday morning at 8:50 on Highway 63 in Vichy. According to the Highway Patrol Report a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 67 year-old Janie Burks of Vichy, was making a left turn onto Highway 63 from Highway 68 when a 1999 GMC Sierra, driven by 33 year-old Mahdi Valipour, rounded the curve and struck the Chevrolet. The report stated that both drivers were wearing their safety restraints. Burks suffered minor injuries and was transported to Phelps County Regional Medical Center by Ozark Ambulance. The Chevrolet sustained moderate damage and was towed from the scene by Ron Dishman Towing, while the GMC sustained minor damage and was driven from the scene.
An accident occurred Wednesday evening at 7:15 in Texas County on Highway 17 two miles north of Roby. According to the Highway Patrol Report a 2005 Harley Davidson, driven by 54 year-old Stanley Sullins of Licking, ran off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment, overturned and struck a tree. Sullins suffered serious injuries and was flown by Air Ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. The report stated that Sullins was wearing a safety device. The Harley Davidson sustained moderate damage and was removed from the scene by Arrington’s of Plato.
Montauk will host a Kid's Trout Tournament August 5th from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. This tournament, sponsored by the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge, is limited to kids 15 years old and under. There will be two age categories, 11 and under and 12 to 15. Registration will be at
the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge. Two prizes will be awarded in each age group, for trout and stringer of trout, by a random drawing of all entries at 2 p.m. in the lodge. Gift Certificates will be awarded to winners. Other prizes will be awarded courtesy of the Ray Parker Memorial.
Summer's End Kid's Free Fishing will be held Saturday August 12th from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Fishing tags are free for children ages 15 and under on this day only to fish in Montauk State Park. Kids must pick up a children’s free fishing tag at the lodge on Friday evening after 7 p.m. or anytime on Saturday. The tags are required for kids fishing on this day. Kids can fish anywhere inside the park, no designated fishing area will be set aside. Adults must have a daily trout tag to assist children fishing if they touch the pole in any way.
As the new school year begins, open house will be conducted for William Lynch Elementary on Monday August 14th from 5:30-6:30, and that same evening at the Upper Elementary from 6:30-7:30. The open house at the High School will be on Tuesday, August 15th from 4:30-6:00 followed by the open house at the Middle School from 6:00-7:30.
Have you thought about having an art party for kids or adults as birthday party? It’s a perfect mix and the Salem Area Arts Council can accommodate up to 20 people for a party which would be led by a professional artist and would also include all the materials and a pitcher or two of lemonade. Group rates are available! For more information, call or text the Salem Area Arts Council at 573-247-0279 or you can e-mail saac@embarqmail.com.
News – Friday, July 28, 2017
Dent County Commissioners met Thursday morning at the courthouse for their regular meeting. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles was not in attendance due to a prior commitment. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley appointed District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson as acting Presiding Commissioner. In road reports, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell stated that a culvert that needed an end was being repaired and a new culvert was also being installed on Dent County Road 6630. He went on to say that brush was being cut on county road 5015 and that he had received a call from the Sheriff’s department regarding a tree down on Dent County Road 6580 that would be removed. Commissioner Larson reported that brush was going to be cut on Dent County Roads 3250 & 3260 and a two man crew would be hauling white rock for the stockpile. He went on to say that maintenance was being performed on truck #72 in the form of a radiator and truck #70 had a door problem. He also stated that several veterans has cleaned up a cemetery out on county road 2210 and they would taking the backhoe out there to pick up the debris. He went on to say crews would also be checking pipes and cleaning them out. Both Commissioners Purcell and Larson reported that they had met with a FEMA representative regarding the damage and reimbursement assessment from the end of April flood. It was reported that at least 90% of the repairs have been completed. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported that she attended a website committee meeting for county/city/chamber of commerce on Tuesday on the revising, updating and a new user friendly look for the SalemMO.com website. Associate Circuit Judge Brandi Baird came in to discuss the order, appointment and interim for the Public Administrator Office. Until the Governor makes his appointment of the vacancy, she is waiting on the proper procedure from the State to proceed with the appointment of an interim. Amanda Sapaugh with the SB40 Board was in to recommend the appointment of Alisha Harris to fill one of the two openings, replacing Marvin McDonald for a 3-year term. The Commission voted 2-0 to accept the appointment. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Monday morning at 9:00 at the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
An accident occurred in Maries County Wednesday morning at 8:50 on Highway 63 in Vichy. According to the Highway Patrol Report a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 67 year-old Janie Burks of Vichy, was making a left turn onto Highway 63 from Highway 68 when a 1999 GMC Sierra, driven by 33 year-old Mahdi Valipour, rounded the curve and struck the Chevrolet. The report stated that both drivers were wearing their safety restraints. Burks suffered minor injuries and was transported to Phelps County Regional Medical Center by Ozark Ambulance. The Chevrolet sustained moderate damage and was towed from the scene by Ron Dishman Towing, while the GMC sustained minor damage and was driven from the scene.
An accident occurred Wednesday evening at 7:15 in Texas County on Highway 17 two miles north of Roby. According to the Highway Patrol Report a 2005 Harley Davidson, driven by 54 year-old Stanley Sullins of Licking, ran off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment, overturned and struck a tree. Sullins suffered serious injuries and was flown by Air Ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. The report stated that Sullins was wearing a safety device. The Harley Davidson sustained moderate damage and was removed from the scene by Arrington’s of Plato.
Montauk will host a Kid's Trout Tournament August 5th from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. This tournament, sponsored by the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge, is limited to kids 15 years old and under. There will be two age categories, 11 and under and 12 to 15. Registration will be at
the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge. Two prizes will be awarded in each age group, for trout and stringer of trout, by a random drawing of all entries at 2 p.m. in the lodge. Gift Certificates will be awarded to winners. Other prizes will be awarded courtesy of the Ray Parker Memorial.
Summer's End Kid's Free Fishing will be held Saturday August 12th from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Fishing tags are free for children ages 15 and under on this day only to fish in Montauk State Park. Kids must pick up a children’s free fishing tag at the lodge on Friday evening after 7 p.m. or anytime on Saturday. The tags are required for kids fishing on this day. Kids can fish anywhere inside the park, no designated fishing area will be set aside. Adults must have a daily trout tag to assist children fishing if they touch the pole in any way.
As the new school year begins, open house will be conducted for William Lynch Elementary on Monday August 14th from 5:30-6:30, and that same evening at the Upper Elementary from 6:30-7:30. The open house at the High School will be on Tuesday, August 15th from 4:30-6:00 followed by the open house at the Middle School from 6:00-7:30.
Have you thought about having an art party for kids or adults as birthday party? It’s a perfect mix and the Salem Area Arts Council can accommodate up to 20 people for a party which would be led by a professional artist and would also include all the materials and a pitcher or two of lemonade. Group rates are available! For more information, call or text the Salem Area Arts Council at 573-247-0279 or you can e-mail saac@embarqmail.com.
Sports – Friday, July 28, 2017
Zach Godley tossed seven shutout innings, and J.D. Martinez belted a grand slam as the Arizona Diamondbacks blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 at Busch Stadium on Thursday night. Coming off a three-game sweep of Colorado, the Cardinals dropped to 4 1/2 games behind first-place Chicago in the NL Central, thanks to the Cubs’ 6-3 victory at the Chicago White Sox. The Cards take on the Arizona Diamondbacks again tonight in game two of the four game series at Busch Stadium and the pre-game starts at 6:20 on KSMO Radio 1340 AM.
Obituaries – Friday, July 28, 2017
Memorial services for David Bert Swanson of Salem, age 78, will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 at the Salem Lutheran Church. There will be no interment. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.
Funeral services for James Alfred “Jim” Kotschedoff of Salem, age 64, will be held Saturday at noon at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to Project Win.
Funeral services for Edward Lloyd Rudd of Salem, age 88, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be tonight from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Weather – Friday, July 28, 2017
Today.. Partly sunny with a high near 84.
Tonight..Mostly clear with a low around 61.
Saturday..Sunny with a high near 83.
Saturday night…Mostly clear with a low of 57.
Sunday..Sunny with a high of 83.
Sunday night..Mostly clear with a low of 58.