Local News – Friday, December 28th, 2018
The Dent County Commissioners met Thursday morning for their regular meeting in the Dent County Courthouse. In the road report District One Commissioner Dennis Purcell said that his District received approximately three quarters of an inch of rainfall, plus some high winds so some of his crew was out checking roads for downed limbs and trees. Purcell reported that others of his crew were at the shed servicing dump trucks #123 and #125. District Two Commissioner Gary Larson said that brush was being cut on Dent County Roads 2200 and 2340, plus he had a crew patching chip and seal. He noted that he also had some of his crew checking roads for downed limbs and trees, plus maintenance was being done on dump truck #124. Both Larson and Purcell noted they have received complaints about conditions of some roads. They asked the public to be patient as they cannot grade muddy or frozen road beds and that certain stages of the year and weather restrict the performance of road work. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles reported that the County received the Public Defenders’ office rental agreement for the office at 901 North Pine in Rolla. The agreement is for 2019 through 2025 with the monthly rent continuing at $3,000.00 for 2019 and 2020, but the rent would increase to $3150.00 per month for 2021 through 2025. The Counties of Crawford, Dent, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Texas make up Area #25 Public Defender’s Division and the rent is divided between the six counties. The Commissioners approved the agreement 3-0. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported that her office continues to work on the 2019 budget and that bills were being approved. Curley also reminded everyone that newly elected office holders will be sworn in Monday, December 31st, at 4:00 in the upstairs courtroom. The next meeting of the Commissioners will be Monday morning and the meeting is open to the public.
An accident occurred Thursday morning at 12:27 in Phelps County on Highway 63 two and a half miles south of Rolla. According to the Highway Patrol Report a southbound 2013 Ford Escape, driven by 41 year-old Leanna MacLean of Rolla, traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned. The report stated that MacLean was not wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident. She was ejected from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries. MacLean was transported to Phelps County Regional Medical Center by Phelps County EMS. The Ford was totaled and removed from the scene by Ron Dishman Towing.
The Salem Police Department has released some reports for December 21st through the 23rd. Late Friday, the 21st, at approximately 11:51 pm a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. Investigation of the stop led to the arrest of an 18 year-old male of Salem for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was issued summonses to appear in court and released. Then on Saturday afternoon at approximately 2:00 an officer was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter. Investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 27 year-old female of Salem for stealing merchandise valued at $17.96. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Sunday morning, the 23rd, at approximately 9:43 an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of North Water in reference to a disturbance. Investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 25 year-old male of Salem on an active arrest warrant from Phelps County. 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 investigation.
Congratulations go out to the three winners of the KSMO Radio Big Christmas Giveaway sponsored by Southtown Furniture, Echo Bluff State Park and Fairground Auto Plaza. The three winners this year were John and Linda Hobson, Tom and Candous Dooley family and Faye Law. Thanks to everyone who participated in this years contest and have a Happy New Year from KSMO and Your World Today.
According to information received from the City of Salem Administrative Offices as of Thursday, December 20th, Rachel Hinderlinter had filed for East Ward Aldermanic position and Harley Elwood-Conaway had filed for the West Ward position.