Local News – Thursday, October 26th, 2023
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department released a report on a short term narcotics investigation at a residence on Dent County Road 5170 that concluded on Thursday, October 19th resulting in the arrest of two Dent County residents. The Rolla Area Drug Enforcement Task Force (RADE) executed a narcotics search warrant with the assistance of personnel from the Rolla Police Department, Phelps County Sheriff’s Department and the Dent County Sheriff’s office where they seized methamphetamine, pills and drug paraphernalia. Warrants were requested by Dent County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Curley and arrested were 44-year-old Adam Kuehl and 42-year-old Bobby Paul/Hughes. They were each charged with 2nd degree drug trafficking charges, possession of a controlled substance and maintaining a public nuisance. Bond was set at $50,000 each for Kuehl and Paul. The charges are only accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of those charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it will be to determine guilt or innocence.
Salem FFA members recently competed in Area 13’s fall speaking competition in West Plains. Trent Black placed 1st in Missouri Pet Breeders. Maggie Hogan took first place in Missouri Forest Products. Dalli Johnson placed 4th in Missouri Soil and Water. Dylan Parker brought home 5th place in Missouri Young Farmers and Farm Wives, while Kennedy Wallce competed in Missouri Forest Products. Both Black and Hogan will compete in the District competition to be held Thursday, November 9th.
Imagine an old spooky house full of monsters, pumpkins and critters waiting for Halloween, for you! The Bonebrake Center of Nature and History will feature “The Misfit Mansion” this Friday evening from 6:30 – 8:00. Not-quite-right monsters will bump around in this non-scary fun house. Attendees can build scarecrows, try your hand at the skull game or solve the trail mystery of the missing acorns. Wear your costume to show off in the costume parade. Bring a pumpkin to decorate. Don’t forget to dress for the weather and bring flashlights for the trail. We’ll be waiting for you…A donation of $3.00 per person or $10.00 per family is requested, but additional donations are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Janet at 573-269-1026.
The Rotary Club of Salem in conjunction with Healthy Dent County will be hosting the annual Mouse Race this Saturday evening. There will also be a cake and pie bake auction with a $50 cash prize for the dessert that gets the most audience appreciation votes. All cakes and pies will then be auctioned off during the event sponsored by the Salem United Methodist Church. Six mouse races plus a championship race will take place Saturday evening along with a 52 card mouse roulette wheel. The doors will open at 6:30 Saturday evening with an entry fee of $6.00 per person or $10.00 per couple and this event is open to everyone. The money raised from the mouse races will be used in part to fund three $1,000 scholarships the Rotary Club will give to Salem High School Seniors in 2024. The Salem Rotary Club and Healthy Dent County thanks all of the sponsors who make this event possible.
You still have time to sign up for the Healthy Dent County’s “Hocus Pocus Witches Walk” this Saturday morning at 9:00 at the Tiger Trail at the Salem Upper Elementary School at 1601 Doss Road. The cost is $20 per person and you need to register at the Salem Community Center@The Armory. All ages are welcome to attend this family event. If you have questions, please call 729-8163.
Danielle Norris will be leading a Hello Fall Front Porch Sign & Wine workshop this Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00. Come and paint an Autumn themed sign for your front porch! Learn how to antique it! Hand Letter yourself, or add pre cut vinyl lettering. Then bring your sign back next month on Friday November 10th and we will paint a winter theme on the back!! Make it your own! You will end up with a neat personalized sign to display year after year! This class is ages 12 and older, the cost is $35 per person and all supplies are provided. Interested persons can sign up under “Programs” at the salemcommunitybetterment.com website for activities at the Creative Arts Center.
The Department of Natural Resources’ Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program has a positive effect on Missouri citizens, jobs and small businesses. In recognition of the benefits of that program, Governor Mike Parson signed a proclamation declaring Monday, October 30th, as Weatherization Day in Missouri. Weatherization Day is an opportunity to highlight the impact of the Weatherization Assistance Program, which saves energy, improves the health and safety of homes, and supports jobs and small businesses. The department promotes the environmentally sound and energy-efficient operations of businesses, communities, agriculture and industry for the benefit of all Missourians. The state’s Weatherization Assistance Program funding is administered by the department’s Division of Energy through a network of 18 subgrantees. For more information about the department’s weatherization program, visit dnr.mo.gov/energy/weatherization.