Archive for 2018

The City of Salem Board of Aldermen will be holding a Public Hearing tonight at 6:00 on the new proposed City of Salem Sewer Rates in the city hall council chambers called by Mayor Brad Nash. Following the public hearing, the board will hold a special meeting to discuss Bill #3392 concerning the new proposed rates for water and the sewer services provided by the City of Salem. The board will also discuss Bill #3393 which would create an ordinance that would authorize the mayor to execute an agreement between the city and Salem R-80 School District to establish a School Resource Officer program at the school. Also to be discussed will be Bill #3394 that would create an ordinance to amend the city ordinances pertaining to electric rates. The public hearing and special meeting are both open to the public.

The Salem Police Department has released the following reports. On Thursday morning, July 19th at approximately 10:17, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown stole a license plate valued at $27.75 off of a red 1999 Chevrolet Venture that was parked in the 100 block of Carnett Industrial Drive. The report is under investigation. That afternoon at approximately 5:35, an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. That investigation led to the arrest of a 38-year old male of Newburg for stealing merchandise valued at $18.02. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. At approximately 1:32 in the morning on Friday, July 20th, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of an 18-year old male of Lake Springs for the possession of marijuana. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. That night at approximately 10:20, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 37-year old male of Salem for driving while being intoxicated. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. Then on Sunday morning, July 22nd, at about 12:05, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of the driver, a 33-year old male of Salem for numerous traffic violations. The suspect was handcuffed and placed on the ground after trying to flee the vehicle. At that time, a 23- year old male of Salem who was a passenger of the vehicle, interfered with the arrest which allowed the driver to flee in handcuffs. He was taken into custody for interfering with the arrest and incarcerated pending the application for a warrant. The 33-year-old driver was not located and is still at large. The incident is still under investigation. That same night at approximately 9:30, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 42-year old male of Pacific, Missouri for driving while having his license revoked, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and numerous traffic violations. Also arrested was a passenger, a 32-year old female of Pacific for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and on an active arrest warrant from the State of Missouri. The suspects were incarcerated pending the applications for warrants. The next day morning on Monday, July 23rd at 10:12, an officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of East Second Street in reference to a theft. This investigation revealed a person or persons unknown took an air conditioner condensing unit valued at $3,200.00 from a residence. The report is under investigation. The report is under investigation. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation.

Elvis Tribute Artists from around the United States will be gathering to compete for the title of Big E Champ on Saturday, August 4th, at the Rabun County Civic Center in Clayton, Georgia. Included among those artists competing will be Michael Florence of Salem. This is the 15th anniversary of the Big E Festival and Elvis Tribute Artists’ Competition. Good luck Michael!

The Dent County Commissioners met for their regular Thursday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams was in to report that the CART Receipts for July were $61,771.21, which makes the year-to-date receipts up by $5,485.86 or 1.29%. The 2017 receipts for July were $57,834.86. In the road report District One Commissioner Dennis Purcell said that grading would be done, moisture permitting, on Dent County Roads 5360, 6590, 6470, and 6460. He went on to report that materials would be added to Dent County Road 6410, while brush was being cut on county roads 6020, 6570 and 4120. District Two Commissioner Gary Larson reported that no grading would be done in his district due to a lack of moisture and that his entire crew was working on Dent County Road 5300 to prepare for the low water crossing, plus they are installing pipes on that road and materials were being added as well. He went on to say that truck #124 was having work done on the tailgate. Larson reported that Mike’s Generator Service had been in town to check and service the generator at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said he would be attending a Region I Homeland Security Over-site Committee meeting in St. James Thursday afternoon. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley noted that the Commissioners needed to set the date and time for the tax rate hearing. It was set for Monday, August 13th, at 10:00 am. She reminded voters that absentee voting continues in her office and that voters need to update their information if they have moved since the last election. Curley reported that bills were being approved by the Commissioners for payment and that phone bids were taken for 7,000 gallons of diesel with Phil Mart having the low bid at $2.27 per gallon. Commissioner Larson reported that phone bids were also taken for 2,000 gallons of gasoline and the lowest bid was by MFA at $2.3504 per gallon. Justin with Senator Claire McCaskills office was in for a visit. The next meeting of the Commissioners will be Monday morning in the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.

An accident occurred Tuesday evening at 6:15 in Texas County on Highway 137 four miles south of Licking. According to the Highway Patrol Report a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 34-year old Daniel Cooper of Mountain View, struck from behind a 2000 GMC Sierra, driven by 51-year old David Walker of Licking. The collision caused both vehicles to travel off the right side of the roadway resulting in the GMC rear-ending a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, which resulted in the Traverse rear-ending a 1999 Buick Park Avenue. Walker suffered moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Texas County Memorial Hospital. The report stated that Walker was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident, however Cooper was not. The Silverado and Sierra sustained total damage and were towed by Jay’s towing. The Traverse sustained extensive damage, and the Buick sustained moderate damage. They were both left at the scene.

Extension Youth Program Assistant Linda Shelton has let KSMO know that there has been an adjustment to the Market Sale totals. Intercounty Electric and an anonymous donor floored the steer with the lowest price per pound at $2.50. That raised the sale price of the steer to $3125.00 and the sale total to $213,288.15.

Echo Bluff State Park invites the public to explore the Ozark region’s rich and colorful cultural history through family fun, traditional music and storytelling during the Hoots, Hollers, Songs and Signs concert beginning at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the park’s amphitheater.  Missouri author and storyteller Rick Mansfield and his friends will use stories and traditional music to share fascinating tales about Ozark mountain folklore, traditions and legends, including accounts of traditional natural cures for all sorts of ailments. This event is free and open to the public.  Echo Bluff State Park is located on Hwy 19, approximately 25 miles south of Salem, and approximately 14 miles north of Eminence. For more information about the event, contact Connie at Echo Bluff State Park by calling 573-751-1224.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is accepting online applications now through August 5th for its next class of conservation agent trainees. Just visit the mdc.mo.gov homepage and click on “Careers” and then “Job Openings” to apply or to get more information including the salary range, duties and responsibilities, degree requirements, qualifications, and special-ability requirements. Selected candidates will undergo 26 weeks of intense training in all facets of law enforcement and resource management. Those who make the grade will receive county assignments and become the face of conservation in their assigned communities by enforcing the Wildlife Code of Missouri and helping the public with issues such as nuisance wildlife and land management. For more information, contact MDC Protection Programs Supervisor Cheryl Fey at 573-522-4115, ext. 3819 or Protection Programs Specialist Travis McLain at 573-522-4115, ext. 3261.

Musicians and listeners of all ages and talents are invited to the Salem Acoustic Community Jam starting at 6:30 Saturday, July 28^th at The Creative Arts Center. Bring your instruments and play along with the crew or just come to listen and pat your feet! There is no cost!