Archive for 2021

Today is FFA Day on KSMO Radio where a number of FFA students will be interviewed live on the air by former FFA Advisor Bob Parsons. These interview will begin about 8:20 and last until 3:00. These interviews can also be streamed on www.ksmoradio.com.

The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released several reports. On Tuesday, February 16th, a deputy responded to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office for a report of the fraudulent use of a credit or debit device. The deputy discovered that a 56-year-old man had been reported victim. Suspect information was obtained, and an investigation was conducted. During that investigation, a 37-year-old Salem man and a 21-year-old Salem woman were arrested for fraudulent use of a credit or debit device. They were both fingerprinted and issued a summons. The next day on Wednesday the 17th, a deputy received a report of property damage at the Chilton Oil Bulk Supply Storage on East Highway 32. Total value of the property that was damaged was $80.00. That report is under investigation. Finally on Thursday the 18th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of East Highway 32 and Masters Industrial Drive. As a result of the stop a 31-year-old St. Louis man was arrested for driving while having his license revoked or suspended, a 2nd or subsequent offense. The man was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. If you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation please the sheriffs department at 572-729-3241.

Missouri’s catch-and-keep trout fishing season officially begins at 6:30 in the morning Monday at Montauk State Park near Salem and Maramec Spring Park near St. James. The catch-and-keep season at the trout parks runs through October 31st. Remember trout anglers to buy your fishing permits ahead of time from numerous vendors around the state, at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits or through the MDC free mobile app: MO Fishing. Daily trout tags can also be purchased at the state park concession stores: $4.00 for adults at Montauk and $5.00 for adults at Meramec Spring Park. The cost is $3.00 for those 15 years of age and younger at both parks. Please have the correct amount of cash for your daily tags and to purchase those tags early, if possible. The Montauk State Park store hours for purchasing daily trout tags will be 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM tomorrow and from 8:00 AM to 9:00 Sunday.
The normal store hours begin Monday, March 1. The Maramec Spring Park store hours for daily tags will be from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM today. Normal store hours of 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM will begin Saturday. For more information, call Montauk State Park at 573-548-2201 or the Meramec State Park at 573-265-7124.

Join park rangers this Saturday afternoon at 5:00 at the Alley General Store for a guided evening hike to identify owls. It will be a “hoot of a time”! You’ll learn fact and folklore about these little understood creatures of the night before hiking up Alley Hollow in search of the nighttime predator. All things “owl” will be displayed in front of the Alley General Store prior to the hike. Rangers will use recorded calls to try to get owls to respond and venture close enough for a good look. The hike will be less than a mile, but please come prepared for chilly temperatures. Visitors are encouraged to bring a flashlight for the night hike. The Alley General Store is on the grounds near Alley Spring, located six miles west of Eminence, Missouri, on State Route 106. Visitors can park in front of the Alley General Store. Please dress warmly and make sure all children are accompanied by an adult. Social distancing will be practiced, and visitors are encouraged to bring a mask in case physical distance cannot be maintained throughout the program. For more information, phone (573) 226-3945, or visit the park’s Facebook page or website at www.nps.gov/ozar.

A two vehicle accident happened Wednesday morning just before 8:30 in Phelps County on Route J about three miles south of I-44. The report from the highway patrol states that a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic being driven by 25-year old Michael Keping of Edgar Springs was traveling north when he crossed the centerline of the roadway striking a southbound 2017 Ford F-250 being driven by 23-year old Sebastian Grant of St. Joseph. Keping suffered minor injuries and chose to seek his own treatment. The Chevrolet had moderate damage while the Ford had minor damage and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. According to the report, both drivers were wearing safety restraints at the time of the accident.

The Salem Police Department released reports for February 15th and 16th. On Monday morning, February 15th at approximately 6:30, an officer was dispatched to the 1500 block of East Beezley for a report of a stolen vehicle. It was reported that the vehicle was started to thaw out and then when they came back outside it was missing. The vehicle was entered as stolen into MULES. This incident is currently still under investigation. The vehicle is described as a tan 2007 Chevy Tahoe. Then on Tuesday morning February 16th at approximately 7:07, an officer was dispatched to Jackson and Center Streets for a report of an altercation. Upon arrival of the police, it was learned that the male victim found another man in his vehicle. The victim attempted to hold the man there until authorities arrived. The male subject that was in the vehicle was placed under arrest for stealing as he had items of property taken out of the vehicle. Also located on his person were items suspected of being methamphetamine and prescription pills. As a result, a 37-year old Salem male was arrested and incarcerated at the Dent County Jail pending the application of warrants. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation.

A UTV accident happened Tuesday evening at 7:00 on Shannon County Road 252 about four miles northeast of Round Spring. According to the report released by the highway patrol, a 2020 Polaris UTV being operated by 39-year old Samuel Jordan of Salem, was traveling east and ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned. Jordan was transported by ambulance to Phelps Health in Rolla for the treatment of minor injuries. The Polaris sustained minor damage and was released to the owner.

The University of Missouri Extension, in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, will be presenting a 2021 Selling Local Food in Missouri series that will feature four distinct session providing producers with the information they need on how to sell their food and agriculture products in Missouri. Sessions will provide participants with the most up-to-date information on rules and regulations they need follow to sell their products to consumers in Missouri presented by speakers from the University Extension and Missouri Department of Agriculture. The first session will be March 2nd and will explore resources that producers need to sell local food. The second session will be March 9th where producers can learn the state regulations you need to know to sell your meat and poultry locally. The session will also include best practices from a successful livestock producer. The third session will be held March 16th where producers can learn the state regulations you need to know to sell your produce and/or eggs. The fourth session to be held March 23rd will concentrate on the state regulations you need to follow to sell value-added products, such as canned products, baked goods, etc. The cost of each session is $15, or you can register for all four sessions for $40. For more information or to register, call Leslie Bertsch at 314-400-2115 or send an e-mail to bertschl@missouri.edu. You can also register online at extension.missouri.edu/events.

Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC), in conjunction with the Central District Coalition for Roadway Safety, is now accepting project graduation/docudrama grants until March 12th at 5:00 p.m. The grant can be used to help with costs for project graduation activities or to host a docudrama for schools in Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington counties. Project Graduation grants can receive up to $200 in grant funds and $100 in give-away incentives that promote roadway safety. Docudrama grants can request up to $300 in grant funds. Additionally, docudrama assistance can be provided by MRPC. Schools who have participated in past coalition events will be given preference, if funds are limited. Bonnie Prigge, executive director of MRPC and a member of the Central District Coalition says these grants give schools and parent-volunteers the opportunity to provide safe, educational events for students, especially seniors. Highway fatalities in Missouri are running extremely high, so it is important that we take time to remind our young drivers of the importance of focusing on the road by buckling up, putting the phone down and avoiding activities that would impair their driving or distract them. The application form can be found at www.meramecregion.org. For more information on the grant opportunity, contact Bonnie Prigge at bprigge@meramecregion.org or 573-265-2993.