Local News – Thursday, January 26th, 2023

A one vehicle accident happened Tuesday morning just after 7:45 in Crawford County on Highway 19 about six miles south of Steelville. According to the highway patrol report, a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban being driven by 18-year-old Cole Barton of Steelville, was traveling northbound when he failed to negotiate a curve. Barton overcorected and the Suburban overturned, ejecting Barton from the vehicle. He was transported by Air Ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of serious injuries. The Chevrolet was totaled and left at the scene to be removed by the owner later. The report went on to state that Barton was not wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident.

The Salem Police Department has submitted the following reports from the Week of January 9th. During the early hours of Tuesday morning, January 10th around 12:30, officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Carty and Gibbs Streets. During the stop, it was found the driver was intoxicated and operating the vehicle in an impaired manner. Due to the these circumstances, a 32-year-old Salem woman was arrested for a DWI and then later released on a summons. That same evening at approximately 9:00, officers conducted a traffic stop for lane violations near the intersection of Highway 32 and Missouri Avenue. During the traffic stop, it was found the driver was intoxicated. After an investigation, a 56-year-old Salem man was arrested for a DWI and later released on a summons. During the evening of Wednesday, January 11th at 5:00, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Park for a report of a domestic disturbance. As a result of the call, it was found that a subject who was highly intoxicated, had assaulted another causing a cut on his nose. After the investigation, a 57-year-old Salem woman was arrested and issued a summons for City Assault. She was kept on a 12-hour safekeep due to her level of intoxication. Finally on Friday afternoon, January 13th at approximately 3:00, officers conducted a traffic stop for an expired vehicle registration. During the stop, it was discovered the man had an active warrant out of Crawford County Missouri. As a result, 21-year-old William Coleman of Steelville, was arrested and incarcerated on his warrants. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation.

Have you made your appointment for the free tax filing assistance provided by the Volunteers from the AARP Foundation at the Salem Community Center@The Armory? Dates in February are already filling up fast! Currently, appointments are still available on Friday only through Friday, April 10th. This is the 19th year that Healthy Dent County has partnered with the AARP trained volunteers to provide this free service to the community. Items you will need to bring with you to have your tax returns prepared include: Proof of identification such as a picture ID; Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents; or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration. You should also bring birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return. Also needed are wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc from all employers; year-end Social Security Statements showing total SS received and Medicare payments; and interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099). You should bring a copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available; plus proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit, such as a blank check or deposit slip. To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are trained in filing certain tax forms and schedules, including the Form 1040. However, the Volunteer Protection Act requires that the volunteers stay in the scope of the program. If counselors feel they do not have adequate knowledge or your return is too complex, you may need to seek another qualified counselor or paid tax assistance. The Salem Community Center @ the Armory is located at 1200 West Rolla Road. Appointments can be made by calling 729-8163.