Local News – Tuesday, September 6th, 2022
The Salem Board of Aldermen held a special meeting Thursday evening at the City Hall Council Chambers. At the meeting, City Clerk Tammy Koller swore in Sally Burbridge as the new temporary City Administrator. Mayor Greg Parker also appointed Burbridge as the Floodplain Administrator and the Building Commissioner. The board of alderman approved both appointments before going into closed session.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released a few reports for the last week of August and the first day of September. On Saturday, August 27th, deputies responded to Route EE for a reported assault in the 4th Degree. During the investigation, a 29-year-old Salem woman alleged she was assaulted by a 27-year-old Salem woman. A further investigation is into the alleged assault is pending. Later that day, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Dent County Road 4110. During the stop, a 29-year-old Salem woman was arrested for the possession of a controlled substance, except for 35 grams of less of Marijuana. The subject was released from custody pending further investigation. The next day on Sunday, August 28th, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 19000 block of Route C. During the stop, a 29-year-old Salem man was arrested for the unlawful use of a weapon, for the unlawful possession of a firearm and for various narcotic related offenses. The man was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was placed on a 24-hour-hold, pending the issuance of formal charges. On Thursday, September 1st, a deputy took a report for an alleged identity theft. According to the victim, a 38-year-old Salem woman received information that a former spouse was using her personal and financial information to make unauthorized online purchases. The investigation into the matter continues. Later that day, a deputy met with a 52-year-old Manchester, Missouri woman in regards to a camper that was reported missing from her property on Route H. This vehicle was entered into MULES as stolen and the investigation is ongoing. Please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 573-729-3241 if you have information on any ongoing investigation.
Healthy Dent County is bringing the Strengthening Families program to Salem which will help you learn tools, skills, and strategies to build a stronger family. Supported by a community partnership between Healthy Dent County, Four Rivers Community Health Center and MU Extension, the Strengthening Families program is free for ALL families of youth 10 to 14 years old. It is fast-paced and offers practical information using videos, discussions, learning games, and family projects to open up lines of communication. Families who attend have fun while they learn strategies for helping their child make positive decisions in the face of increased peer pressure. This seven-week program will begin on September 13th and run every Tuesday evening through the week of October 25th from 5:00 to 7:30 at the Salem Community Center@The Armory located at 1200 W. Rolla Road. A family meal will be provided at each of the seven sessions, along with weekly giveaways and a program completion reward for each family that completes the series. Childcare is available for younger siblings. Enrollment forms are available by contacting Healthy Dent County at 573-729-8163 or stopping by the Salem Community Center@The Armory.
An accident happened Friday morning in Crawford County on Highway 19 about two and a half miles south Cuba. According to the highway patrol report, a 2005 Honda CRV being operated by 37-year-old Timothy Morris of Steelville, was struck from behind by a 2023 Ford E-350 being driven by 49-year-old Lisa Gonzalez of Raymondville. Morris suffered minor injuries and was taken by private conveyance to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan. The Honda sustained moderate damage but was able to be driven from the scene. The Ford received extensive damage and was towed from the scene by Dishman’s Towing. The report went on to state that Morris was not wearing safety equipment at the time of the accident.
An accident happened just after noon Sunday in Crawford County on Long Springs Road just over a mile west of Route BB. According to the highway patrol report, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado being driven by 25-year-old Alexander Light of Cuba, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch. Light, who was not wearing a safety restraint, suffered minor injuries and sought his own treatment. The Silverado sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Miles and Sons Towing.