Local News – Monday, October 28th, 2019
The City of Salem has developed a survey to gather public input about nuisances in the City and they would like your input. The survey is on the city’s website at www.salemmo.com. You can also begin the survey by clicking on this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H76GR52. The City is asking that you pass along the information about the survey to your friends and neighbors so that as much public input can be obtained. If you do not have a computer or prefer to have a paper copy, hardcopies of the survey will also be available at the City Administrative offices building at 4th and Iron Streets in Salem during normal business hours. Please respond as promptly as possible as the city would like to have as much input on this subject for their next board meeting on November 4th.
Ortega National Parks (ONP), a hospitality and retail company operating in parks across the country will manage lodging, dining and retail operations in Montauk State Park for Missouri State Parks beginning November 1st. The park, located just southwest of Salem, is a popular fishing destination and provides a variety of other activities enabling the half million visitors each year to interact with the more than 3,000-acre park through hiking, biking, programs, tours and camping. According to Shane Ortega, founder of Ortega National Parks, Montauk State Park is well-known for its activities, beauty, and respect for wildlife and Missouri does an incredible job with their state parks, so we’re looking forward to working with them. ONP will manage all lodging at Montauk, including guest rooms and family-sized cabins within the park. They will also operate the Montauk restaurant and Montauk Resort Tackle Shop in the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge. Ortega also said that the Montauk Resort Tackle Shop is at the top of our list so we plan to enhance the layout, increase the amount and variety of merchandise, and ultimately ensure guests have everything they need for a fun trip to Montauk State Park. ONP specializes in retail and hospitality industries managing commerce in several national, state and county parks across the United States through retail stores, concessions, restaurants and lodging. In addition to providing services in more than 15 parks, ONP upholds historical preservation at every site with environmental responsibility. ONP works with parks to protect and sustain natural park resources while keeping water preservation and energy reduction in the forefront of its strategies and technologies. For more information about Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites, visit the web at https://mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
The Salem Police Department has released their report for the month of September. The Salem Police issued five equipment repair orders, 15 summonses to appear in court, nine warning tickets, and 12 traffic tickets, plus they also served eight fugitive warrants. The Salem Police investigated 17 traffic accidents, two burglaries, made two death investigations, and investigated a lost or stolen license plate. They also wrote one missing person report, one property damage report, eight stealing reports, and one trespassing report. The department investigated one report of driving while having a license revoked or suspended, six possessions of a controlled substance reports, two possessions of drug paraphernalia reports, three domestic violence reports and one domestic assault. They also investigated two leaving the scene of an accident and made a sodomy report. The department was also dispatched for 47 animal calls, made 44 ambulance assist calls, 34 well being checks and performed 55 traffic stops for the month. The department received 1,070 calls during the month of September and had 109 walk-ins to the station. The department drove 6,833 miles during the month of September and spent 12 hours in court testifying and 8 hours as court bailiff. There were 17 males and three females arrested in September.
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be holding a blood drive on Tuesday, November 5th at the First Baptist Church from 1:00 until 6:00. To be eligible to give blood, you must weight at least 110 pounds, be in good health and have a valid photo ID.