Local News – Friday, October 2, 2020
A one vehicle accident happened Thursday morning at 7:00 in Reynolds County on Highway 21 about five miles north of Ellington. The report from the highway patrol states that a 2012 Buick Enclave being driven by 30-year old Edward Coleman of Salem was southbound when he suffered a medical issue. This caused the vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway and strike two trees. A passenger in the vehicle, 56-year old Karen Reese of Ellington, suffered minor injuries and was transported by Reynolds County EMS to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Both Coleman and Reese were wearing safety restraints at the time of the accident. The Buick was totaled and removed from the scene by Aissies Towing.
Representatives from the Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an informational meeting at Current River State Park at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 3rd at the barbecue house. This is a combined public meeting for Current River State Park and Roger Pryor Backcountry. The public is invited to share comments about the facilities and their operations during the meeting. Staff will be present to provide information and answer questions. Input from the public is important to Missouri State Parks. These informational meetings, which are being held in all state parks and historic sites, help create two-way communication with the public. The meetings give staff the opportunity to inform the public of the current status and future plans for the park or historic site, while also offering visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities. Current River State Park is located on Highway 19, approximately 23 miles south of Salem and approximately 15 miles north of Eminence. For more information, call Current River State Park at 573-751-1224.
The Dent County Community Foundation is hosting a virtual auction to help raise funds for the Dent County Community Foundation. Since the inception of the foundation along with our agency partners we have raised over $1,300,000.00 in locally raised funds that have been returned to our not for profit agencies here in Dent County. Recent grant awards include funding for The Salem R-80 Construction trades program, the Salem Memorial District Hospital, and the Salem R-80 Computer science program. There are lots of great auction items, only two days left to get your gift or travel destination to the Current River or a beautiful coastal getaway at Kure Beach in North Carolina. There are also lots of gift certificates and gift baskets for you to give during the upcoming holiday season. Here is the link to register for this exciting event www.biddingowl.com/DCCF or call Mary Beth Cook at 573 -453- 6091 with any questions you might have.
Farming plays a vital role in Missouri’s economy, history, and identity. In the coming weeks, farmers across the state will be harvesting their crops. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to share the road. Expect to see an increase in farm machinery traffic–especially on rural highways. Please obey all traffic laws and remain vigilant. Farmers and motorists alike are encouraged to be safe, courteous drivers. In 2019, there were 193 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment. In those crashes, three people were killed and 64 were injured. Whether you’re driving a vehicle or operating farm machinery, you must pay attention to the roadway, other drivers, and traffic signs. Drivers, it’s important that you do your part! Stay alert for slow moving farm equipment. When you come up behind a tractor or other farm machinery, please slow down and be patient. Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve. Often, all-terrain vehicles are used for agricultural purposes. ATVs being used for farming can only travel on highways during daylight hours and must be equipped with lights, a bicycle flag, and a “slow-moving vehicle” emblem. The law requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a safety helmet when operating an ATV; the Patrol, however, recommends operators wear a safety helmet regardless of age.