Local News – Tuesday, May 28th, 2019
An accident happened Sunday evening at 6:35 in Texas County on Pigeon Creek Road about four miles northeast of Licking that took the life of a teenager. According to the highway patrol report, a 2014 Honda Rancher driven westbound by 14-year old Colton Ogden of Licking, went off the roadway and traveled through a fence. Ogden was ejected from the impact and struck a tree. Ogden was taken by ambulance to the Texas County Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead by Dr. Zereik at 7:51 Sunday evening. Ogden was not wearing safety devices at the time of the accident. The Honda Rancher sustained moderate damage and was removed from the scene by the family.
An accident happened Monday morning at 1:37 in Crawford County on Dunham Road, about 3/10ths of a mile from Route FF that left two St. James residents with serious injuries. According to the highway patrol report, a 2001 Dodge Ram driven eastbound by 41-year old Sara Summers of St. James, traveled of the left side of the roadway. The Ram then returned to the roadway where it overturned and ejected Summers from the vehicle as well as a passenger: 33-year old Zachary Fudge of St. James. Summers was transported to the University Medical Center in Columbia by Phelps Health Air while Fudge was taken to the Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur by the Arch Air Medical Helicopter. Neither Fudge or Summers was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Dodge Ram was totaled and removed from the scene by Chris and Sons Towing. The highway patrol was assisted at the scene by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department. Summers was later arrested by the highway patrol on a felony DWI resulting in a serious physical injury.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports. On Thursday, May 9th, deputies conducted a traffic stop on 10th Street and Highway 19 North. During the course of the traffic stop, a 31-year-old Salem man was arrested for an active warrant through Pulaski County. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail where he later posted bond. On Friday, May 10th, deputies conducted a traffic stop at the Short Bend Conservation Area on Highway 19 north. During the course of the traffic stop, a 36-year-old Steelville woman was arrested for possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less. The woman was also arrested for two warrants out of Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and one warrant out of Wayne County. The woman was later transported to the Crawford County Jail. On Saturday, May 11th, deputies traveled to Highway 19 North and Dent County Road 4060 for a report of a vehicle in the ditch and the driver being disoriented. During the course of the incident, a 39-year-old Salem woman was arrested for DWI with a prior offense, failure to register their motor vehicle annually and driving while having her license revoked. The woman was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office, fingerprinted, issued summons and released. If anyone has any information about an ongoing investigation, please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 729-3241.
The Salem Park and Recreation Department invites all children six and above to attend the Summer Kids Camp starting June 3rd and lasting through July 17th at the Salem City Park. There will be numerous activities for the children to enjoy from games to life skills and more. The camp starts at 8 in the morning and lasts until noon, and lunch is included. The cost of the entire camp is $150, but parents have the option of paying $25 per week or a daily fee of $6.00. The food served at the Summer Kids Camp is provided by the Summer Food Service Program which is available to any child 18 years of age and below even if they do not attend the Summer Kids Camp. To sign up your child for the Summer Kids Camp or to find out more information about the camp or the Summer Food Service Program, contact Melissa Dubois at 729-8163. You can also e-mail her at melissa@salemcommunitycenter.org.