Local News – Monday, August 9th, 2021
Registration for all Salem R-80 schools is now underway. William Lynch will be registering new students this Wednesday from 9:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon, and from noon until 6:00 Thursday. At the Salem Upper Elementary School, registration will be today and Wednesday from 9:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon, and on Tuesday and Thursday from noon until 6:00. These dates are for all students, both new and returning. Students that will be attending Salem Middle School and the high school must attend registration in August to receive their schedules and locker assignments. A parent or guardian must also attend and complete all district required enrollment forms. Registration for the middle school will be start today in the middle school cafeteria from 9:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon for new students who have not been registered in any Salem school in grades 6-8. Registration continues tomorrow for all students entering 8th grade, the 7th grade registration will be Wednesday, and for those needing to register for 6th grade, registration will be Thursday. Those who miss their scheduled registration days may register on Friday, August 13th. Students who will be attending high school will be able to register the same week in the lobby of the high school from 10:00 until 3:00 each day. Those who will be seniors can register Tuesday, juniors will register Wednesday, sophomores on Thursday and freshmen on Friday. Those in high school will receive their locker assignments only upon the return of all completed registration forms. Missouri state law requires the immunization of all school children. Students must be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B with 3 doses for those in grades 7 through 12, unless an exemption has been signed by a physician and filed with the school. All students must present proof of compliance with the immunization rule by the first day of school but are encouraged to bring their record on enrollment day. This applies to all students, including transfer students. Parents should the Dent County Health Center if they have questions regarding required immunizations at 729-3106.
The Salem Police Department has released some reports. On Monday afternoon, July 12th, at around 2:00, an officer was sent to Wal-Mart for a report of shoplifting. It was reported that a woman had stolen approximately $10 worth of merchandise. Police made contact with the suspected subject and as a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old Salem woman was arrested and issued a summons for shoplifting. The next afternoon, the July 13th at 2:00, an officer was dispatched to the 800 block of West Glendale for a report of children playing in the street unsupervised. During the investigation, police made contact with a woman that had an active arrest warrant out of the Rolla Police Department. As a result, a 26-year-old Salem woman was arrested and incarcerated at the Dent County Jail. During the afternoon of July 15th near 1:00, an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Fourth Street for a report of stealing. It was reported that $250 worth of tools were stolen from the area. That investigation is still ongoing. During the evening of Friday the 16th at approximately 7:30, an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart for a report of a shoplifter who had fled the area. Contact was made with the suspected subject and the confirmation of her identity was obtained. During the investigation, items stolen from Wal- Mart were obtained along with illegal drugs possessed by the subject. As a result, a 31-year-old Salem woman was arrested and incarcerated at the Dent County Jail. On Sunday, July 18th at around 12:30 in the morning, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for failing to maintain a single lane of travel. Upon further investigation it was found the subject was under the influence of alcohol while operating the vehicle. As a result, a 59-year-old Salem woman was arrested and was summoned to appear in court. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation.
An accident occurred Saturday afternoon at 12:35 in Phelps County on Highway 8 at Phelps County Road 3450. According to the highway patrol report, a 2019 Ford Escape driven by 79- year-old Yvonne McEwen of St. James, was travelling westbound and travelled off the right side of the roadway, struck a culvert and then overturned. McEwen suffered serious injuries and was transported by EMS to Phelps Health. The Escape was totaled and removed by Spurgeon’s Towing. McEwen was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident.
An accident occurred Saturday evening at 7:40 in Maries County on Highway 63 just north of Maries County Road 327. According to the highway patrol report, a 2010 Kia Optima driven by 33-year-old Richard Butler of Rolla, was travelling southbound and tried to overtake an unknown vehicle. The Kia changed lanes and struck the front of the unknown vehicle, started skidding, travelled off the left side of the roadway, and struck a dirt embankment. The unknown vehicle continued southbound and left the scene. Two occupants of the Kia: 29-year- old Deanna Kiersten of Rolla and a 3-year-old juvenile male of Rolla, suffered minor injuries and were transported to Phelps Health Hospital by Maries Osage Ambulance. Butler was also transported to Phelps Health Hospital by Maries Osage Ambulance with no injuries. Everyone involved was wearing seat restraints at the time of the accident. The Kia sustained moderate damage and was removed by Plaza Towing.