Local News – Monday, March 6th, 2023
An accident happened in Dent County Saturday night on Dent County Road 2240 about a mile west of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, 24-year-old Ethan Newman of Salem, was driving a 2022 Kawasaki Teryx KRX1000 UTV eastbound when he lost control and traveled off the right side of the road. The UTV came back on the road and struck the side of a 2005 Ford F-150 driven westbound by 62-year-old Cary Nash of Salem. The UTV then overturned, ejected Newman who suffered serious injuries and was flown by Mercy to the Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur. It was unknown if Newton was using safety devices at the time of the accident. Nash was not injuries in the accident and drove the Ford that sustained moderate damages from the scene. The UTV also sustained moderate damages and was towed from the scene by a private conveyance. Newton was charged with a DWI and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in a crash by the highway patrol.
Saturday at the Salem Civic Theatre (formally known as the City Hall Auditorium), the 71st Annual Variety Show and Miss Salem Contest was held sponsored by the Cosmopolitan Club with this year’s theme “A Night to Remember.” Ten girls were in the running for the 2023 Miss Salem crown and narrator Catherine Dent announced the winners. The 2023 Miss Salem was Tessa Gorman who was crowned by the 2022 Miss Salem, Sierra Rusco. She was sponsored by Vandivort Drug. The 1st-Runner-Up went to Brooke Yates sponsored by Progressive Ozark Bank, the 2nd-Runner up was presented to Neely Leathers sponsored by Inman Insurance and the Miss Personality Award which is voted on by the girls competing, went to Yadira Blanco sponsored by Bigos Mexican Restaurant. Congratulations to all the contestants.
The Dent County Fire Protection Board of Directors will be meeting tomorrow evening at 6:00 at the fire station located #2 South Main Street. After approval of the consent agenda, the board will review the minutes of the February meeting, hear the financial report and approve bills, then review the budget. After the calandar review, the board will view the monthly reimbursement report before hearing any old or new business. Fire Chief Brad Nash will then make his report to the board. The date will then be set for the April meeting before adjourning. The meeting this Tuesday evening will be open to the public.
The Salem Area Community Bettermemnt Assocation invites everyone out to the “Art Across The Ages” show at the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center’s gallery room. Sponsored by the Salem Area Arts Council, the exhibit will be open starting today until March 31st from 9:00 to 5:00 weekdays with an Open House as well as a reception for the all the artists and their families tomorrow from 4:00 until 7:00. Come and enjoy this unique exhibit highlighting the talent of the artists of all ages in the area. There are a wide variety of artists who give many perspectives, adding to the vision of the artist evolving from childhood to adult. It is the goal of the Salem Area Arts Council to involve the public, displaying and recognizing local art and artists, and to bring art related activities to the area.
A four-week Bevel Leaded Stained Glass class with Jennifer Curry at the Creative Arts Center starts Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 where students will learn cutting, grinding, soldering, came pulling and cutting zinc came in order to build a leaded panel. The materials and equipment will be provided. The cost is $175 and at least two people must sign up for the class to be held with a maximum of six. The class starts Tuesday, March 7th and ends on March 28th. For more information, go online at salemcommunitybetterment.com and look under programs for the Salem Creative Arts Center, or call or text 573-247-0651.
The Salem Hospital Foundation will be holding a CornHole Tournament at the Salem Community Center@The Armory Saturday. Registration starts at 10:00 with the bags to fly at 11:00. This is a double elimination tournament and there is $1,000 in prizes. To register, call Clifton Parker at 647-9338 or go on the Scoreholio app.