Local News – Tuesday, December 27th, 2022
An accident happened in Reynolds County Thursday afternoon around 3:15 on Route KK about five miles east of Bunker that left a Bunker man with serious injuries. According to the highway patrol report, a 2017 Jeep Cherokee driven eastbound by 24-year-old Alec Hill of Bunker, slid through the intersection of Route KK and Route TT. The Jeep crossed the roadway and impacted the ditch. Hill was taken to Phelps Health in Rolla by a private vehicle. He was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Jeep sustained moderate damage and was secured at the scene.
An accident occurred Friday afternoon around 12:36 in Reynolds County on Highway 72 about four miles east of Bunker. According to the highway patrol report, a 2010 Toyota Corolla being driven by 49-year-old Michael Murray of Bunker, was traveling westbound and slid off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch. Murray suffered moderate injuries and was transported by the Washington County EMS to Salem Medical Clinic. He was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident. The Toyota sustained moderate damage and was removed from the scene by Rowdy’s Towing.
The Board of Alderman of the City of Salem regular meeting will be held tonight at 6:00 at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 202 North Washington. The meeting agenda includes a financial update for the city through November 30th before four bids are heard about a municipal financial advisor for services related to a bond issue. The board will discuss the bids before approving one to be the municipal financial advisor which the administration recommends Piper Sandler & Co. If the board decides to go with them, then Resolution No. 50-2022 would authorize the major to enter into an agreement between the City of Salem and Piper Sandler & Co. to provide those municipal financial services. The board will then hear reports from Temporary City Administrator Sally Burbridge, Mayor Greg Parker, Public Works Director Mark Nash as well as any aldermen who wish to give a report. The board will then go into closed session to address personnel issues and contracts. The meeting tonight is open to the public.
A one vehicle accident happened Thursday afternoon close to 1:40 in Franklin County on Interstate 44 westbound at the 257-mile marker. The report from the highway patrol states that a 2013 Scion TC being driven by 22-year-old Kendall Rodriquez of Cuba began to slide and struck a guardrail. Rodriguez suffered moderate injuries and was taken by Meramec Ambulance to SSM Health St. Clair Hospital. The Scion sustained extensive damage but was able to be driven from the scene. The report went on to state the Rodriquez was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident.
The Salem Memorial Hospital will be holding a Community Blood Center of the Ozarks blood drive from 9:00 this morning until 2:00 this afternoon at the hospital library. Call to schedule your appointment at 417-227-5006 and all donors will get a free T-shirt. For more information, call the hospital at 729-6626.