Local News – Friday, February 26th, 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.