Local News – Thursday, July 15th, 2021
An accident occurred in Dent County Wednesday morning at 11:40 on Highway 19 about four miles north of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, 20-year-old Paul Gunner of Salem was operating a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 when Gunner attempted to drive on one wheel. Gunner lost control of the Suzuki, causing it to overturn and it ran off the left side of the roadway. Gunner suffered moderate injuries and was transported by private vehicle to Salem Memorial District Hospital. The report stated that Gunner was not wearing a safety device at the time of the accident. The Suzuki sustained moderate damage and was removed by private conveyance.
A number of reports for late June have been released by the Dent County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, June 27th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 3500 block of North Highway 19. During the traffic stop, a 23-year-old Steelville man was arrested for driving with a revoked license. The man was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. That same day, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on South Main Street. During the traffic stop, a 55-year-old Salem man was arrested for driving while having his license revoked or suspended, a 2nd or 3rd offense. The man was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. Then on Tuesday, June 29th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of West Rolla Road. During the traffic stop, a 43-year-old Salem woman was arrested for having an active warrant through the Salem Police Department. The woman was transported to the Dent County Jail where she later posted bond and was released. Also, on the 29th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Route JJ. During the traffic stop, a 39-year-old Salem man was arrested for an aggravated DWI, driving while having his license revoked or suspended, and failure to comply with ignition interlock device requirements. He was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons and placed on a 12-hour safekeep hold. Please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 729-3241 if you have information regarding any ongoing investigation.
Looking for a new way to explore and learn about Missouri’s outdoors? The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages kids and adults to check out the free mobile gaming app called Agents of Discovery. MDC is partnering with the gaming app to help the public explore natural areas around the state. Discover nature through completing “missions”, all while learning about Missouri’s forest, fish, and wildlife. What type of pollinators are found in in the state? How do bald eagles hunt their food? Find out the answers to these questions and more as you navigate Agents of Discovery. Your mission is to discover new and exciting facts about fish, forest, and wildlife in Missouri. Complete nature-based challenges at home, while visiting an MDC nature or visitor center, or while attending MDC events, such as Eagle Days or the Missouri State Fair. Fire up the app and play mini games to complete a mission. Once finished, users have the opportunity to claim rewards. Gamers can post their challenges on social media using an MDC Snapchat filter, or grab small prizes at an MDC nature center. The more missions you play, the more rewards you can earn. To participate, download the free app and create an Agent profile. Then pick a mission in your area. Download the mission before heading to it, so you can play the game without WiFi or a data connection. Then use your secret agent tools to find and unlock challenges. While exploring in nature, MDC recommends being aware of your surroundings and staying on the trail at all times. Agents of Discovery is available for download through the App Store for Apple products or Google Play for Android devices. The first event-based mission will be at the MDC Pavilion during the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia Aug. 12-22. New missions will launch every three months.
The City of Salem wants to remind everyone that penalties and disconnects for the non-payment of your utility will go back into effect TODAY! Payment or arrangements for the payment of the May 15th through June 15 utility consumption bill must be made by next Thursday, July 22nd to avoid penalties, and by 5:00 in the afternoon on Thursday, August 5th to avoid being disconnected. You will find printed on the bills they are the first and final notice. Remember, YOU are responsible for your monthly utility bill whether or not it comes in the mail. The Utility Office will continue a variety of medias to remind customers with balances due of the upcoming dates and options to avoid penalties and disconnects. On August 6th, the city will start performing disconnects for the non-payment of bills. The electric service can be disconnected remotely from the utility office,. while water disconnects will requiring a service person to go onsite and perform the shutoff. If you have questions or would like to set up a payment plan, contact the City of Salem Utility Office at 729-4117.
Have you been to the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center in Salem where they still have open the exhibit entitled “Dent County Pictorial History?” If you have not yet attended, you are missing a chance to see how history has affected Dent County and their citizens, changes made over the years as well as progress made, all courtesy of a number of photographs taken over the years by the newspapers in town, family photos, special occasion photos such as church and family outings and much more. There is no charge to attend the exhibit and it is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon. The exhibit will remain open until August 31st at 202 South Main Street in Salem, next to the Farmers Market.