Archive for 2023

The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports for the second week of July. On Thursday July 6th deputies responded to the 35000 block of Highway 72 for a reported assault. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that 47-year-old Salem woman and a 41-year-old Salem man allegedly struck one another during an argument. The investigation was complete with neither party wishing to press criminal charges. The next day deputies were on routine patrol when they initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 500 block of Highway ZZ. During the course of the stop, it was discovered that a 36-year-old Jadwin woman and a 47-year-old Jadwin man had active warrants for their arrest. Both parties were taken into custody and transported to the Dent County Jail where they were incarcerated on their warrants. Then on Saturday July 8th a deputy responded to Montauk State Park for a reported theft. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that an unknown suspect(s) broke the window out of a 52-year-old Salem woman’s vehicle and stole her wallet. The report was forwarded to the Park Service for follow-up. Later that same day a female subject entered the DCSO to report a violation of an Ex-Parte Order of Protection. The 28-year-old female advised that her estranged husband, a 39-year-old Rolla man, had been served the order and had violated it by contacting her on numerous occasions. The investigation is ongoing. Lastly on Monday July 10th a deputy was in the 3200 block of S. Highway 19 when he observed a 47-year-old Jadwin man operating a motor vehicle. The Deputy knew the operator’s driving privilege to be revoked. The man was taken into custody and transferred to the Dent County Jail where he was incarcerated. If you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation, please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s office at 729-3241.

An accident occurred Tuesday afternoon around 4:10 in Reynolds County on Highway 72 one mile east of Bunker. Accorrding to the highway patrol report a 2019 GMC Terrain driven by 21-year-old Michaela Luedemann of Annapolis, Mo. was travelling eastbound and stopped to make a left hand turn. A 1999 Chevrolet Pickup driven by a 17-year-old male juvenile from Bunker was travelling eastbound and struck the GMC. Luedemann suffered minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Salem Memorial Hospital. She was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident. The GMC sustained moderate damage and was towed by Rowdy’s Towing. The Chevrolet sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by owner.

Current River State Park is set to host a kayaking tour from 9:00 to 2:00 Sunday, July 23rd. Bring your lunch and some snacks and join park team members for a leisurely kayaking trip on the Current River. During our journey, there will be multiple stops to enjoy, explore, discover and connect with our natural surroundings. Kayaks and life jackets will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. Participants must be at least 16 years old and minors must be accompanied by an adult. To add to this unique experience, everyone will receive a nature journal starter kit. The float will start at Current River State Park and cover about 4 miles, concluding at Round Spring. This class is limited to 10 people and registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Connie at 573-751-1224 or Connie.Weber@dnr.mo.gov. Current River State Park is located at 11053 County Road 19D in Salem. For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Looking to save money when coming to the Missouri State Fair? Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive $2 Tuesday, August 15th, has some big savings. Bring in two non-perishable food items or give a $2 donation to Feeding Missouri, and pay just $2 gate admission. To add to the $2 fun, most carnival rides will be $2 a ride and select concession and vendors will offer $2 specials all day! Missouri FFA will host their annual Food Insecurity Service Day held in the Assembly Hall, with over 700 FFA members and agriculture leaders serving those in need. Their goal is to reduce childhood food insecurity in Missouri and package 160,000 child-friendly meals that will be distributed among food banks across our state. The Agriculture Building is a great place to learn more about food insecurity. There will be a canned food educational display constructed of approximately 3,000 cans of food donated by Woods Supermarket. All cans used in the display will be added to the food drive collection and head to local food banks after the Fair concludes. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 15th, and help support a worthy cause while saving big bucks on $2 Tuesday. Come see “Where Traditions Grow,” Aug. 10th through 20th in Sedalia at the 2023 Missouri State Fair!