Local News – Thursday, March 28th, 2019
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports. On Sunday, March 10th, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Dent County Road 4110. During the course of the traffic stop, a 51-year old Salem man was arrested for driving while having his license revoked, a second or subsequent offense; operate a motor vehicle owned by another knowing owner has not maintained financial responsibility and possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 11-35 grams. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office, fingerprinted, issued summons and released. On Wednesday, March 13th, deputies traveled to the 400 block of Dent County Road 4220 to conduct an investigation. During the course of the investigation, a 35-year old Salem female was arrested for active warrants through Dent County for a probation violation. The female was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail and incarcerated. Then on Friday, March 15th, deputies traveled to a residence on Dent County Road 6400 for a warrant check. During the course of the investigation, a 21-year old Salem female was arrested for an active warrant through Dent County. The female was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail and incarcerated. On Wednesday, March 20th, deputies were traveling westbound on Highway 32 near Highway 19. The deputies observed a 22-year old Salem man, which deputies knew to have an active warrant through Dent County. The man was arrested and transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail and incarcerated. Also on March 20th, deputies traveled to the Salem Memorial District Hospital for a report of a vehicle being damaged. During the course of the investigation, a 30-year old Salem man was arrested for Property Damage in the 1st degree. The male was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office, fingerprinted, issued summons and released. If anyone has information regarding an ongoing investigation, call the sheriff’s department at 729-3241.
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is hosting a river cleanup effort on March 30 with the Ozark Heritage Project. Come join the clean up along the Current and Jacks Fork rivers. Staff from Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Ozark Heritage Project, park concessionaires, local chambers of commerce, area schools, youth groups, and volunteers will band together to tackle litter in the rivers and along the roads and accesses of the park. The river clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, March 30th. You can register from 8:00 to 11:00 in the morning at the following sites: Watercress Landing in Van Buren, Big Spring Boat Landing, Two Rivers Campground, Alley Spring Campground Landing and Round Spring Visitor Center. The staff at the registration sites will provide trash bags and river bags for your convenience. Additional dumpsters and recycling trailers will also be available at various locations throughout the park. Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves, and to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the activity. The Ozark Heritage Project is sponsoring a Saturday evening meal and musical entertainment for all participants beginning at 5:00 at the Alley Spring Pavilion at Alley Spring. For more information, call Cathy Runge at 573-323-4806 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; visit the park’s Facebook page, or go to the website at www.nps.gov/ozar or contact Rick Mansfield of Ozark Heritage Project at 573-663-2269.
The Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center on Highway 19 South is hosting “Art Across the Ages” sponsored by the Salem Area Arts Council and the ONCRC. This show, for all ages of artists, is a celebration of Youth Art Month which is recognized during the month of March. Numerous individuals as well as the Salem R-80 art classes are participating in the local art show which reveals how much artistic talent is in the Ozarks! The show is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon through April 12th.
The 2019 Business Expo will be held Saturday morning April 13th from 9:00 until noon at Salem Community Center @ the Armory, located at 1200 West Rolla Road. The Business Expo is an excellent opportunity for businesses to advertise their products and services and many of them will be giving away promotional items or have their own drawing. There are four star giveaways this year and they are provided by A-1 Tech of Rolla, Town & Country Bank, Your Community Health Center, and Salem Bowling Center. There is no cost to attend the annual Expo, it’s FREE and open to the public. The Business Expo is organized by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the 2019 Business Expo, contact the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce by calling 729-6900 or email chamber@salemmo.com.