Local News – Thursday, March 10th, 2022
The Salem Memorial District Hospital would like to inform everyone that their CLIA reinspection regulated by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services was completed Wednesday. They are pleased to announce that the hospital laboratory has NO deficiencies and they are in full compliance!
The Dent County Sheriff's Office has released the following reports. On Saturday, February 26th, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 32. During the course of the stop, a 19-year-old Salem man was arrested for the possession of less than 10 grams of Marijuana and the possession of drug paraphernalia. The man was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons, and released. Then on Wednesday, March 2nd, a deputy traveled to a residence on West Roberts Street for a sex offender compliancy check. During the investigation, a 33-year-old Hannibal woman was arrested for an active warrant out of Marion County. She was transported to the Dent County Jail and incarcerated. That same day, a deputy conducted a traffic stop at North Water and Fourth Streets. During the course of the stop, a 21-year-old Salem man was arrested on an active arrest warrant out of Dent County. He was transported to the Dent County Jail and incarcerated. Finally on Thursday, March 3rd, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 72. During the stop, a 19-year-old Rolla man was arrested for operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license, a 1st offense. The teenager was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued summons, and released. If you have any information on any ongoing investigation, please contact the Dent County Sheriff's Office at 573-3241.
The Salem Quiz Bowl teams took 2nd Place in both Varsity and JV divisions, Saturday, March 5th, at the annual SCA Competition hosted at Houston High School. In addition, three Varsity players and three JV players were named to the all-SCA 1st and 2nd Teams. Taking home Individual Varsity Medals and named to the 1st Team were: Nate Darby, Tyler Schellhammer, and Abby McBride. Taking home Individual JV Medals and named to the 2nd Team were: Cole Coursen, Eli Brakensiek, and Rory Dahms. In addition to placing second in competition, the JV team had to play short, fielding only three players for Saturday’s competition. Houston High School took First Place in both Varsity and JV divisions. Playing for Salem Varsity were Captain Nate Darby, Tyler Schellhammer, Abby McBride, and Dylan Seabaugh. Playing for Salem JV were Captain Eli Brakensiek, Cole Coursen, and Rory Dahms. The teams were coached by Susan Sheeley and Sarah Sanders.
The first day of spring is less than two weeks away, but don’t say goodbye to winter just yet. Accumulating snow could make the Friday commute difficult for most parts of the state. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges drivers to be aware of changing road conditions both where they are and where they are going. Most forecast models show the entire state being impacted by varying amounts of accumulation. Everyone should be prepared to drive in less-than-perfect road conditions. Precipitation is expected to begin in the northwest part of the state this morning and move slowly to the southeast. MoDOT crews will begin around-the-clock operations as snow moves into the state and will continue until roads are in mostly clear condition. Please slow down and be cautious of road crews and emergency vehicles and give them room to work. Check current road conditions on the Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org. You can also find road conditions and warnings by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that his office filed a civil action against Zechariah Hockersmith, Richard Hockersmith, and ProCare Pools, LLC, out of Rolla for unlawful business practices. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants took advance payments between 2018 and 2019 from at least four Missouri residents for pool installation and maintenance services that the defendants never provided. The lawsuit alleges that homeowners lost a total of more than $86,000 to the defendants who, to date, have failed to refund any of the money. Filed in Phelps County, the lawsuit seeks restitution for all Missourians who were harmed. Missourians who believe they may have been victims of a construction scam are encouraged to file a complaint with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office by calling the Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 392-8222 or by submitting a complaint online at ago.mo.gov.
Learn to weave scarves and sashes without a loom, as the American Indians who lived in this area did. Learn from instructor Susan Wilson who has over 30 years’ experience with finger weaving. The workshop will be Tuesday, March 15th, from 5:30 until 7:30. Enrollees will get a book and instructions on how to create a piece of their own design and will weave a bookmark in the class. All supplies will be provided and the fee for the class is $20. For more information or to register, call 247-0651 or 247-5306 or you can e-mail salemartscouncil@outlook.com.