Local News – Friday, March 19th, 2021
A two-vehicle accident happened Wednesday afternoon, March 10th, just before 2:30 at the intersection of Highway 72 and Route H. According to the report released by the Salem Police Department, a 2010 Jeep Liberty owned and operated by Linda Plank of Salem, failed to stop at the stop sign on Route H. At that time, a 2007 Nissan Altima being driven by Kayleigh Wahl of Marshfield and owned by Travis Richardson also of Marshfield, was driving west on Highway 72. Wahl started braking 67 feet before colliding with the passenger side of the Jeep. After the collision, the Jeep flipped over on its top coming to rest on Franklin Street. Plank was suspected of having suffered serious physical injuries with Wahl having probable minor injuries. Both drivers were transported by EMS to the hospital. Both vehicles had extensive damage and were removed from the scene by American Muffler & Tire.
This year’s 100-Acre in the Wood Rally will start off Friday and continue Saturday in Crawford and Dent County only. A total of 91 entries will compete this year in one of the most popular venues on the road rally tour. However, the American Rally Association that sanctions the event, regrets to inform the public that out of an abundance of caution and respect for the communities in which they race during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s 100-Acre in the Wood Rally is a NON-spectating event. For the safety of the competitors and event officials there will be no outside access to the event, including service areas. They appreciate all of those who continue to support their safety precautions, as they help ensure future events. It is unfortunate that spectators cannot attend as back on the tour will be local favorite Ken Block who will be attempting to win the event for an unprecedented 8th time. Block has competed in the 100-Acre in the Wood Rally nine times with seven wins. His other two attempts ended when the vehicle he was driving sustained a mechanical failure and he did not finish the race. The beginning and end of the Rally will be from The Commons. This year’s Rally in the 100 Acre Wood is presented by Cooper Tires. As presenting sponsors Coopers wants to take care of our race teams. Cooper will have a full team at the event with tires and equipment for mounting and balancing.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released a number of reports. On Thursday, March 4th, a deputy traveled to a residence in the 12000 block of Route K for a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, the deputy discovered that a 69-year-old man was the reported victim. This report is still under investigation. The next day, a deputy traveled to the Dent County Courthouse for the report of a 31-year-old man that was at the Dent County Courthouse who had an active arrest warrant through the Dent County Sheriff’s Office. The man was arrested and transported to the Dent County Jail where he was incarcerated. On Saturday, March 6th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Rhodes Street. During the course of the traffic stop, a 30-year-old Salem woman was arrested for having an active arrest warrant through Dent County. The woman was also arrested for resisting or interfering with an arrest for a felony, and two counts for the possession of a controlled substance. She was transported to the Dent County Jail where she was incarcerated. On Tuesday, March 9th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the Salem Memorial District Hospital parking lot. During the course of the traffic stop, a 40-year-old man was arrested for the possession of a controlled substance as well as for possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia. He was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was charged with the possession of a controlled substance at a county jail and later incarcerated. Also arrested during the traffic stop was the driver of the vehicle, a 37-year-old Boss woman, for driving while having her license suspended. She was transported to the Dent County Jail where she was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. If anyone has any information regarding an ongoing investigation, please call the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 729-3241
The MU Extension empowers community leaders through their “Becoming an Engaged Neighbor” program. Through this program, people will see that making a community stronger is more than just financial gains within the community. The program shows that social capital has more value than money and impacts communities more than new roads or a new business. This program will help you teach how to improve your community by improving one neighborhood at a time. The first six-week program begins Saturday and will last through April 24th and the cost is $50. The second program begins May 20th and will last until June 24th and it also costs $50. To register for either program, visit www.extension.missouri.edu. You can also contact the Dent County Extension Office at 729-3196 to get more
information.