Local News – Monday, May 14th, 2018
An accident happened Saturday evening at 6:15 on Highway 19 about a mile south of Eminence that took the life of a woman from Eminence. According to the highway patrol report, a 2006 Cadillac CTS driven northbound by 20-year old Hailey Barton of Eminence, went off the right side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting Barton from the Cadillac. Shannon County Coroner Tim Denton pronounced Barton dead at the scene and the body was taken to the Duncan Funeral Home in Eminence. Barton was not wearing a seatbelt when the accident happened. The Cadillac was totaled and removed from the scene by Sartin’s. The highway patrol was assisted by the Shannon County Sheriff’s Department.
An accident happened at 6:35 Friday night in Texas County on Reed Road about a mile south of Licking. According to the highway patrol report, a 2008 Chevy Malibu driven westbound by 78-year old Mary Hood of Licking, began backing up and struck 28-year old Casey Myrick, a pedestrian on private property. Myrick suffered minor injuries and was transported by a private vehicle to the Texas County Memorial District Hospital. There was no damage to the Malibu and it was driven from the scene.
Patrick McCoy, former Salem High School Basketball guard and better known as “Patch” by his teammates and coaches, was selected to join the Fontbonne University Athletic Department’s Hall of Fame on Saturday. McCoy combined for 1,480 points in his career with the Griffins and that currently ranks him 6th all time. He also ranks first in consecutive free throws made (42), was named the 2007 SLIAC All-Tournament Most Valuable Player, is a two-time SLIAC All-Conference Second Team honoree and picked a 2005-06 SLIAC All-Conference Honorable Mention award. Overall, McCoy appeared in 102 games, shot 43.4% from the floor, drained 242 3-pointers and hit 223 free throws. McCoy accounted for 326 rebounds, 417 assists and averaged 14.5 points per game. Congratulations “Patch” on receiving this honor!
The City of Salem Annual Water Quality Report has been released and there were no violations that occurred for the calendar year 2017. All levels of contaminants found were lower than required by government regulations. If you would like to see the City of Salem Annual Water Quality Report, a copy can be found at the City of Salem Administration Building at 4th and Iron Streets, at the Water Department Office or at the KSMO Radio studios.
The Salem Police Department has released the following reports. On Thursday evening, May 3rd, at approximately 7:07, an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 44-year old male of Salem for stealing merchandise valued at $26.47. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. Later that evening at approximately 7:21, an officer located a 23-year old male of Salem at Wal-Mart who had two active arrest warrants from the City of Salem. The suspect was taken into custody on the warrants and incarcerated pending a court appearance. The next morning at approximately 9:13, an officer was dispatched to the area of East Third Street in reference to a small child walking in traffic. During the investigation of the report, the officer located a 4-year old male juvenile on Third Street. The child was taken into protective custody and the parent was located. The mother, a 20-year old female of Salem, was taken into custody for endangering the welfare of a child and possession of marijuana. The suspect was released pending the application for criminal summonses. Later that morning at approximately 11:00, an officer was detailed to Heartland Metal Finishing in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed a person or persons unknown took a battery powered drill valued at $78.00. The report is under investigation. Also on Friday, May 4th at approximately 2:15 in the afternoon, an officer was conducting a narcotics investigation near Highway 32 and Orchard Street. During the investigation, a 33-year old male of Salem was found to be in possession of marijuana. The suspect was released pending the application for a warrant. Please contact the Salem Police at (573) 729-4242 if you have information regarding any ongoing investigation.
To all William Lynch Elementary and Upper Elementary School Parents: You are invited to the Salem R-80 Annual Title I Evaluation Meeting. They value your input about the programs they are offering your children. Please join them in the William Lynch Elementary Gym this Wednesday at 3:30.
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce have announced the four $25 gift certificate winners from the National Small Business Week promotion and they were Joan Sample, Kenneth Leonard, Sally Lonning and Dustin Dering. The winners can chose one of four $25 gift certificates the chamber will purchase from our Small Business Chamber Members. Thanks to Fidelity Communications for donating tee shirts that were given out to each person turning in a receipt from one of our small businesses.