Monday, February 27th, 2017
An accident happened Sunday morning at 10:15 in Phelps County on Route BB about two miles south of St. James that took the lives of a husband and wife from St. James. According to the highway patrol report, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado driven southbound by 19-year old Thomas Shipman of Ft. Knox, Kentucky, crossed the center line of the roadway. In an effort to avoid the Silverado, 85-year old William Peterman of St. James driving a 2007 GMC Sierra northbound, crossed the centerline as well but both vehicles struck head on. The wife of William Peterman, 80-year old Faith Peterman, was transported by the St. James Ambulance to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced dead by Dr. Fursa at 11:10 Sunday morning. William Peterman was flown by Mercy Lifeline to the University Hospital in Columbia where he was pronounced dead at 11:57 Sunday morning by Dr. Bartels. Shipman did not report any injuries from the accident. Everyone involved in the accident was wearing seat restraints. Both vehicles were totaled and removed from the scene by Spurgeon’s Towing.
An accident happened Friday afternoon at 2:20 in Maries County on Highway 28 about two miles west of Belle. According to the highway patrol report, a 1998 Chevy Blazer driven eastbound by 27-year old Brandi Chappel of Boss, went off the right side of the roadway and struck a guardrail. Chappel and a passenger in the vehicle, 20-year old Gerald Carroll of Vienna, both suffered minor injuries and was transported to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center. Chappell and Carroll were wearing seat restraints when the accident occurred. The Chevy sustained moderate damage wand was removed from the scene by Owen’s Towing.
An accident happened Saturday morning at 11:47 on Highway 63 about 3/10ths of a miles north of Osage County Road 501. According to the highway patrol report, a 2007 Chevy Silverado driven northbound by 58-year old Patricia Lauberth of Freeburg, was slowing to make a right turn into a private drive, when the Chevy was struck from behind by a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven northbound by 45-year old Richard Martin of Rolla. Suffering minor injuries from the Jeep was 35-year old Heather Martin of St. James while Lauberth also suffered minor injuries. Both women refused treatment at the scene and would seek their own medical treatment. Everyone involved was wearing a seat restraint when the accident happened. The Grand Cherokee was totaled and left at the scene while the Chevy had minor damage was driven from the scene.
The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri thank the 4,280 Missouri deer hunters who donated 198,277 pounds of venison to the state’s Share the Harvest program this past deer season. The donated deer meat will help feed hungry Missourians all around the state. The Share the Harvest Program is coordinated by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Conservation Federation of Missouri It works when deer hunters donate their extra venison to participating meat processors throughout the state who grind the deer meat into one-pound packages. The packaged venison is then given to food banks and food pantries for distribution to Missourians in need of food assistance. The Share the Harvest coordinates the efforts of thousands of hunters, more than 100 participating meat processors, numerous local supporting organizations, and about a dozen statewide sponsors. Since the program was started in 1992, Share the Harvest has provided about 3.7 million pounds of lean, healthy venison to help feed hungry Missourians. Processing fees are covered entirely or in part by numerous local sponsors, along with statewide sponsors that include: MDC, CFM, Shelter Insurance, Bass Pro Shops, Missouri Chapter Safari Club International, Missouri Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation, Midway USA Inc., Missouri Food Banks Association, United Bowhunters of Missouri, Missouri Trappers Association, the Missouri Hunter Education Instructors Association, and the Wal-mart Foundation.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Salem Lady Basketball Tiger’s defense could not slow down Breanna Diestelkamp as she scored 31 points and added 10 rebounds to lead the 6th seeded Owensville Dutchgirls past the 3rd seeded Salem Lady Tigers Saturday at the School of the Osage gymnasium, 56-49. The Lady Tigers offense struggled shooting in the game starting out 0 for 11 from the 3-point stripe in the 1st half. Foul trouble also hampered the Lady Tigers who fell behind 21-18 at halftime and never could get a roll. Salem’s season ends with an 18-8 record.
Logan Woolf was a one-man wrecking crew in the 1st quarter netting 15 points, and with the help of Jakob Happel, those two had 32 of Salem’s first half points and the Tigers led 44-26 at halftime. But Owensville outscored Salem in 2nd half, 40-25, but it was too little too late, as Salem won 69-66 and move on to face the Jeff City Helias Crusaders Tuesday night at 5:30. Salem is 13-13 on the year. You can hear that game on KSMO Radio and online at ksmoradio.com.
The St. Louis Cardinals started their spring training games on Saturday and lost in a home run fest to the Maimi Marlins, 8-7 Saturday. On Sunday, the Cardinals had 13 hits and beat Miami, 7-4. Yadier Molina and Eric Fryer each drove in two runs for the Red Birds who will have split squad games with Boston and Washington.
The Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers Saturday in the spring training opener, 7-4, but then lost on Sunday by the score of 6-4. The Royals will be facing Seattle today.
Deandre Burnett scored 28 points, Breein Tyree added 15 and Mississippi beat Missouri 80-77 on Saturday. Frankie Hughes led Missouri with 22 points while Jordan Barnett scored 14. Missouri, who is now 7-21 on the season and 2-14 in the SEC Conference, dropped its 34th straight road game. they will host Texas A&M Tuesday afternoon at 5:30. KSMO will NOT air the game due to the Salem Tigers district basketball game and Blues Hockey.
Artem Anisimov scored with 5:20 left in the third period to lift the Chicago Blackhawks over the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win and ninth in their last ten. Magnus Paajarvi and Alex Pietrangelo scored for the St. Louis Blues, who played their first game following their bye week and lost their third straight. The Blues will host Edmonton tomorrow night. KSMO will join the broadcast immediately after Salem Tiger Basketball.
On Friday, Blues Center Patrik Berglund agreed to a 5-year, $19.25 million contract extension with the Blues. Berglund has been with the Blues since being drafted by the club in the first round (No. 25 overall) in 2006. The Vasteras, Sweden-native is one of just 16 players to appear in at least nine seasons with the Blues. He has accumulated 286 points, including 145 goals and 141 assists, in 615 regular season games. Berglund has also posted 10 goals and 12 assists in 49 career playoff appearances.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
None at this time.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny through the early afternoon, then a 20% chance for rain late this afternoon, high near 60. Tonight..Cloudy with a 40% chance for showers and thunderstorms, low of 51. Tuesday..Mostly cloudy and breezy with a 40% chance for rain, high near 73. Tuesday night..Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance for showers and thunderstorms after midnight, low around 50.