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The City of Salem has been trying to clean off the roads and are running into vehicles parked on the side streets. If possible, please remove your vehicles from the roadway so that the roads can be treated and cleaned properly that will make travel safer for everyone. Also, there are certain streets within the city limits of Salem that have been designated as emergency “Snow Routes.” These streets shall have priority over other streets for the clearing of snow, ice or other debris: Third Street to the west from Highway 19 to Dilworth Lane, and Third Street to the east from Pershing Avenue to Iron Mountain Road; Fourth Street from Pershing Avenue to McArthur Avenue; Sixth Street (Rolla Road) from McArthur Avenue to Pershing Avenue; Jackson Street to the north from Sixth Street (Rolla Road) to the dead end; Tenth Street from Highway 19 to Walnut Hill Drive; Pershing Avenue from Tenth Street to Highway 32/72 East; Center Street from Highway 19 to Craig Industrial Drive; Carty Street from Highway 32/72 East to Center Street; Craig Industrial Drive from Highway 32/72 to Iron Mountain Road; Babb Lane from Highway 32/72 West to Roosevelt Street; Doss Road south from Highway 32/72 East to the city limits; Roosevelt Street to the east from Highway 19 to Babb Lane and west from Highway 19 to Wines Street; Wines Street from Roosevelt Street to Highway 32/72 West; Missouri Avenue from Highway 32/72 West to Third Street; Park Street from Highway 32/72 West to Sixth Street (Rolla Road); Franklin Street to the west from McArthur Avenue to Highway 72 and to the east from Highway 19 to Pershing Avenue; Dilworth Lane from Route J to Highway 32 West; and Center Street to the west from Missouri Avenue to Dilworth Lane. Remember to remove your vehicle from these routes when an accumulation of ice and snow is expected so that the route can be cleared. Your car or truck could be towed at your expense, or you could be sited for a parking violation.

The Dent County Sheriff’s Office has released the following reports for Wednesday, December 11th. First, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in 1700 block of Highway 32 West. During the course of the traffic stop, a 19-year-old Salem man was arrested for possession of marijuana and/or synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office where he was finger-printed, issued a summons and then released. That same day, deputies traveled to the 1200 block of East Third Street to assist the Missouri Department of Social Services – Children’s Division with an investigation. Upon arrival at a residence, deputies arrested a 25-year-old Salem man, a 28-year-old Salem man, and a 23-year old Salem woman for the possession of a controlled substance. Also arrested during the incident was a 43-year-old Salem man for the possession of a controlled substance and keeping or maintaining a public nuisance. A 55-year-old Salem man was arrested for warrants through Dent County for failure to register as a sex offender and a also a Probation and Parole warrant. All of the subjects were transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail and incarcerated. Please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 729-3241 if you have any information relative to these incidents.

Santa’s Workshop will be held Friday at the Salem Community Center@The Armory from 4:30 to 6:30 where children can come and have pictures with Santa Claus, do crafts, enjoy hot chocolate and more. The event is FREE and open to everyone.

The Dent County Sheriff’s Office has released the following incident reports. On Monday, December 2nd, deputies responded to the 5000 block of Route H for a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a 30-year-old man was the reported victim of the burglary. The investigation is ongoing. On Wednesday, December 4th, deputies traveled to a residence in the 1400 block of South Washington Street in an attempt to serve an arrest warrant through Dent County. During the course of the incident, a 57-year-old Salem man was arrested and transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail where he was incarcerated. That same day a deputy conducted a traffic stop near the Highway 19 and Highway 32 intersection. During the course of the traffic stop, a 25-year-old Rolla woman was arrested for having an active warrant through Boone County. The woman was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office where she later posted bond. The next day, Thursday December 5th, deputies responded to the 3000 block of Route W for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a Salem woman was the reported victim of the burglary. The investigation is ongoing. Finally on Sunday, December 8th, deputies traveled to Forest Service Road 2748 to assist the Conservation and Forest Service with a possible burglary. Deputies arrived and during the course of the investigation they discovered that a 64-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman were the reported victims of the burglary. Suspect information was obtained from the couple and the investigation is ongoing. Please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 573-729-3241 if you have any information about any of the ongoing investigations.

Salem Chamber of Commerce has announced the Christmas Parade winners. First place commercial exhibit went to The Bank of Salem while the first place non- commercial was won by Salem Church of Christ. Grace Manes took 1st place horsemanship honors. Thank you to everyone who participated for the many wonderful entries. The Chamber has received positive comments all week on the success of the parade. Well done Salem!

The Dent County Service Unit of the Salvation Army wants to thank the citizens of Dent County for adopting all the “angels” from the “Angel Tree” at Wal-Mart this year. These unselfish gestures are what make Dent County so special when it comes to caring for our neighbors.

The Salem Police Department has released the following reports. On Wednesday morning, December 4th, at approximately 8:15, the School Resource Officer was advised that a 15- year-old juvenile female of Salem was in possession of a vape device at school. The investigation of the report led to the detention of the juvenile suspect for possessing a vape device. The juvenile was released to a parent.The report will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office. The next day, Thursday December 5th, at approximately 1:45, the School Resource Officer was advised a student was in possession of a vape device at school. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 17-year-old male of Salem for possession of a vape device under the age of 18. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. Finally on Sunday afternoon, December 8th, at approximately 2:14 an officer located a 30 year-old male of Salem near Washington and Franklin who had an active arrest warrant from Missouri State Probation and Parole. The suspect was taken into custody on the warrant and incarcerated pending extradition. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.

The Salem Public Library offer “Books on the Run.” This is a delivery and pickup service for homebound residents of Salem as well as local
nursing homes and care facilities. This free program has been a successful partnership between Salem Public Library and Enrichment Services of Dent County for over 20 years! “Books on the Run” conveniently picks up previously checked out materials and delivers new materials on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Materials available from the library in the program include books, CD audiobooks, DVDs and Blu-Rays. Please contact the library for application information at 729-4331 or stop by at 403 N. Jackson Street.

An accident happened Sunday night in Phelps County at 7:15 on Route F at the Dry Ford Creek Bridge about 5.4 miles south of Rolla. According to the highway patrol report, a 2005 Ford F-150 pickup driven eastbound by 60-year old Colleen Marxkors of Rolla, lost traction with the road and the pickup went off the roadway and into a ditch. Marxkors suffered serious injuries and was taken by a private vehicle to Phelps Health in Rolla. She was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Ford sustained extensive damage in the accident and was removed from the scene by Tunes Wrecker.

The Dent County Commissioners met Monday morning for their regular meeting. In the road report, both District 1 and District 2 Commissioners Dennis Purcell and Gary Larson stated their crews were out treating chip and seal roads, and concentrating on hills and curves on all county roads to make them passable. Purcell stated that a crew had to install new road signs on Dent County Road 6225 and Larson said another crew would be working at the shop changing a spreader box from one pickup to a different truck. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles reported on the Transportation Advisory Committee meeting that he attended last Thursday at the MRPC office. Skiles said the standing priority concern is to make Highways 63 and 50 four lanes through the Ozark Region. The members then heard about the 30 other transportation priority needs from the other counties before voting on the priorities they felt were the most important that need to be addressed. The Gladden Creek (or Standing Rock) Bridge came in as the 3rd most important concern from the committee. This does not mean that the bridge will be replaced immediately, but if MoDOT should find extra funds it could be moved up on the list. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported she would be working on the 2020 county budget. The next meeting will be Thursday at 9:00 at the courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.

After 42 years of federal service, 36 with the National Park Service (NPS), Ozark National Scenic Riverways Superintendent Larry Johnson is retiring on January 3, 2020. Larry has been the superintendent at the park since 2015. Johnson is extremely proud of his time at Ozark, during which he led the park through an extensive recovery effort following the devastating flood of April 2017. He guided the initial emergency response as well as the longer-term planning efforts for rebuilding.Johnson and his wife of 38 years, Jan, will stay in the Van Buren area for a time before ultimately settling down in Iowa to be close to their family. Meanwhile, Larry looks forward to more exploration of the area, spending more time researching family history and hiking and biking area trails. A retirement luncheon will be held at noon on Friday, December 20th, at park headquarters in Van Buren. Guests are welcome and can R.S.V.P. by calling (573) 323-4852.

The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Commission’s December 13th meeting for upcoming deer-hunting and fall turkey season dates. The 2020 and 2021 Archery Deer Hunting Dates will be September 15th through November 13th and November 25th through January 15th, 2021. Fall Firearms Turkey Season will be October 1st through 31st. Firearms Deer Hunting Dates are October 31st through November 1st for the Firearms Deer Early Youth Portion. The Firearms Deer November Portion will be November 14th through the 24th. Firearms Deer Late Youth Portion will be November 27th through the 29th. Firearms Deer Antlerless Portion will be conducted December 4th through the 6th. Finally, the Firearms Deer Alternative Methods Portion will be December 26th through January 5th, 2021. Details on hunting regulations, harvest limits, allowed methods, required permits, and other related information will be available in MDC’s “2020 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information” booklets. Both will be available where permits are sold prior to the related seasons. Buy Missouri hunting permits from numerous vendors around
the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits, or through MDC’s free mobile apps, MO Hunting and MO Fishing, available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices. Learn more about deer and turkey hunting in Missouri at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov.