Local News – Monday, June 3rd, 2024
An accident happened in Dent County Sunday afternoon at 12:15 on Route H about four miles west of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 2021 Kia Forte driven eastbound by 26-year-old Katelynn Mathes of Salem, traveled off the left side of the roadway, went down an embankment and struck a creek bed. Mathes and a passenger, 41-year-old Wesley Parsons of Newburg, suffered serious injuries and were both flown to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. The report states that neither Mathes or Parsons were wearing seat restraints at the time of the accident. The Kia was totaled and removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing.
An accident occurred Friday evening around 6:25 in Phelps County on Highway 63 about a half mile north of Rolla. According to the highway patrol report, a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 42-year-old Robert Anderson of Rolla, was traveling southbound and slid on the wet roadway. The Chevrolet traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a rock bluff. Anderson suffered moderate injuries and was transported by the Phelps County Ambulance to Phelps Health. The report goes on to say he was not wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident. The Chevrolet was totaled and removed from the scene by D and D Towing.
An accident occurred Friday morning around 11:15 in Texas County on Highway 32 about seven miles west of Licking. According to the highway patrol report, a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 59-year-old Susan Supple of Licking, was traveling westbound and traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an electric pole. She suffered minor injuries and was transported by the Texas County Memorial Ambulance to Texas County Memorial Hospital. The Chevrolet was totaled and removed from the scene by Jay’s Towing at the officers’ request.
The City of Salem Airport Board will be meeting this evening at 6:30 at the Salem Community Center at The Armory at 1200 West Rolla Road. At the meeting, the board will hold an election of officers before discussing the airport budget for next fiscal year. They will discuss land lease agreements and prices for new hangars, get an update on the new hanger project, get an update on the fuel pump card reader, discuss airport security and the gate opener, get an update on the pilot lounge and courtesy car policy before discussing any other business. The meeting of the airport board is open to the public.
Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) is accepting public comment on its Title VI Plan from now to June 21st. MRPC is conducting a three-year review and update of the plan, consistent with the requirements outlined by the Federal Transit Administration. The purpose of the plan is to describe the non-discrimination efforts undertaken by MRPC to ensure its programs, policies, services and other activities are available to all interested individuals. The entire draft plan is available online at www.meramecregion.org/publications. For additional questions or to submit feedback, email MRPC Executive Director Bonnie Prigge at bprigge@meramecregion.org or call the MRPC office at 573-265-2993. Feedback can also be mailed to MRPC Attention Bonnie Prigge, #4 Industrial Drive, St. James, MO 65559 or individuals can stop by the office in person from 8:00 in the morning until and 4:30 in the afternoon, Monday through Friday. The MRPC board will include the Title VI plan on its June 13th agenda.
The Salem Creative Arts Center will be holding a Farm Dayz Paint N Sip with Danielle Norris this Friday from 6:30 to 8:30. Grab your favorite beverage and best fal pal for this cute farm painting. The artist will take you step by step through the whole process. It will be a hee-haw good time. At least six people need to sign up for the class to be held and it will be limited to 20 attendees. The cost is $25 per person and all supplies are provided. To register, go the SACBA website and find the Programs tab. Find the Creative Arts Center and click to register for the class. Registrations online are on a first come, first serve basis.
Missouri State Parks values the tremendous contributions and sacrifices made by members of the military and their families. To show appreciation to active service members, Missouri State Parks is joining the nationwide Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that offers free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families. The program will end on Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd.The Blue Star Museums program is a collaborative effort of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the U.S. Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums across the nation. Those currently serving in the United States military and their families receive free admission to museums and historic sites that are part of the Missouri State Parks system by showing their military ID. In addition to the Blue Star Museums program, Missouri State Parks also offers a military camping discount. Military members and veterans receive a $2 discount year-round at state parks campgrounds. The military discount will be given to retired, veteran and active-duty military personnel, as well as family members of active-duty military personnel, by showing a military I.D. During July, visitors to Missouri’s state parks and historic sites will have the opportunity to “round up” their purchases to be used for veteran programs, such as the Hero Deer Hunt and Veterans’ Deer Hunt. For more information on the Missouri State Park system, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.