Local News – Tuesday, August 6th, 2019
The Dent County Commission met for their regular Monday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. Sally Burbridge, City of Salem Economic Development Director was in to give a monthly update. Jamie Homeyer came in to discuss being considered for the position of the County Assessor when the Assessor Tina Whitaker retires at the end of the year. In the road report District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell reported grading will be done on Dent County Roads 6370, 6190, and 4220, while a man was going to Springfield after a load of oil for chip and seal repair. Purcell noted that maintenance was being done on the brush cutter. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson reported that grading would be done on Dent County Roads 2315, 2313, 5305, 4405, 5320, and 4410. He also said that materials would be added to county roads 4430, 2313, 2315, 4380, and brush would be cut on county roads 2070, 2075, and 2315. County Clerk Angie Curley reported that payroll was approved. Bids were opened for the Courthouse propane. After discussion the Commissioners approved the current supplier, Ferrellgas, at $1.185 per gallon. Motion passed 3-0. The next meeting of the Commission will be Thursday morning in the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
The Salem Police Department has released a number of reports for Sunday, July 28th. At approximately 3:15 in the afternoon, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1400 block of South Water in reference to an assault. The investigation of the report revealed a 32-year-old male of Salem had assaulted a 23-year-old female of Salem. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect who was incarcerated pending the application for a warrant. Just minutes later at 3:22, an officer was dispatched to a storage unit at Highway 32 and Sligo in reference to a theft. That investigation showed that a person or persons unknown broke into a unit and took a 22-caliber rifle, a safe and jewelry valued at$8,000.00. The report is under investigation. At about 9:10 that night, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of North Pershing in reference to a fight in progress. The investigation of the report revealed that a 33-year-old male of Salem had assaulted a 25-year-old male of Salem. During the assault, a 25-year-old male of Jadwin fired a 9mm pistol in the air. A further investigation led to the arrest of the 33-year-old Salem man for assault and the Jadwin male suspect for unlawful use of a firearm. The two suspects were issued summonses to appear in court and released. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 573-729-4242 if you have any information about an ongoing investigation.
A two vehicle accident happened Friday morning at 10:30 on Highway H about a mile North of Leasburg resulting in three minor injuries. According to the highway patrol report, a 2016 Chrysler 200, driven by 68 year-old Paul Leasor of Aurora, failed to yield, causing the vehicle to strike a 2006 Ford Focus driven by 24 year-old Shannon Comia of Bourbon. Paul Leasor and a passenger, 71 year-old Judy Leasor, as well as Comia reported minor injuries but all three declined treatment at the scene. The Chrysler sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Chucks Towing. The Focus was totaled in the accident and removed by Brads Towing. According to the report, all involved in the accident were wearing safety restraints at the time of the accident.
Get ready for the new school year with the Annual Back to School Fair Saturday, August 10th, at the Community Center at The Armory. The event will be held from 10:00 until 2:00 for preschoolers through the 12th grade. The Back to School Fair is a partnership of community organizations, businesses and resources. Missouri Child Identification Program (MoCHIP) representatives will be on hand providing free child ID kits. MoCHIP is a comprehensive program designed to give families a measure of protection should a child become missing or abducted. The Masonic Children’s Foundation retains no information concerning the children and only keeps a signed permission form. Children will also receive haircuts, socks, shoes and underwear. Children must be pre-registered with the South Central Community Action Agency before the event and parents can register their child or children by contacting Sarah Richmond-Arnett at the office at 1405 S. Wines Street now through August 10th. If your business or community group would be interested in participating in the fair you should contact the Sarah at 573-739-3500, extension 10, or by email at sgivens@scmcaa.org.
Registration continues this week at the Salem schools. At the Salem Upper Elementary new and current students can register from 9:00 to 3:30 through Wednesday, August 7th. For more information, call 729-4812. At the Salem Middle School students can register today, Wednesday and Thursday, August 6th through 8th. On Friday, August 9th, anyone who missed registration may register on that day. All 6th, 7th, 8th grade students will enroll in the Cafeteria of the Middle School building and a parent or guardian must attend and complete the necessary required enrollment forms and paperwork. For more information, call 729-4261. At the Salem High School Juniors will register today from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.; sophomores will register from 1:00 to 5:00 pm tomorrow and freshman will register Thursday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. On Friday, August 9th, anyone who missed registration can register from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. For more information about registration, call the Salem Senior High School at 729-6641. Don’t forget your child’s vaccinations must be up to date before they can register. Contact the Dent County Health Center if you have any questions at 729-3106.