Local News – Tuesday, September 8th, 2020
A one vehicle accident happened Sunday afternoon around 1:30 in Dent County at the Shawnee Mac Conservation area. According to the report from the highway patrol, a 2002 Chevrolet being driven by 17-year old Mackenzye Beard of Salem, traveled off the right side of the road and overturned. Beard was transported to Salem Memorial District hospital for the treatment of moderate injuries. The Chevrolet was totaled and removed from the scene by Whitakers Towing.
An accident happened in Dent County on Highway 32 at Dent County Road 4180 Monday morning at 10:40. According to the report from the highway patrol, a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica being driven by 34-year old Sarah Brown of Rolla made a left hand turn in front of a 2015 Dodge Challenger by driven by 27-year old Zachary Pogue of Salem. The Pacifica was struck in the side by the Challenger. Two minors in the Challenger were transported by EMS to Salem Memorial District Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Both vehicles received extensive damage. The Challenger was towed by Whitaker’s Towing while the Pacifica was removed by American Muffler and Towing.
A one vehicle accident happened involving a resident from Steelville happened Saturday afternoon just before 5:00 in Taney County on Highway 76 about a mile east of Branson. The report from the highway patrol states that a 2001 Yamaha Road Star being ridden by 58- year old Ivan Earney of Steelville, failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off the right side of highway, then struck an embankment and overturned. Earney and a passenger, 55-year old Vickie Earney of Steelville, were both ejected from the Yamaha and were transported by Taney county ambulance District to Cox South in Springfield. Vickie Earney received serious injuries while Ivan Earney suffered just minor injuries. The Yamaha sustained moderate damage and was removed from the scene by a private party.
A one vehicle accident happened Saturday night just before 8:30 in Crawford County on Route TT about a mile north of Highway 8. The report released by the highway patrol says that a 2003 Jeep Liberty being driven by 69-year old Larry Michaelson of Steelville, was southbound when he failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off the right side of the road striking several trees. Michaelson was transported by the Steelville Ambulance to the Phelps Health hospital in Rolla for treatment of moderate injuries. The Jeep sustained extensive damage and was towed from the scene by Miles and Sons Towing.
A one vehicle accident happened early Saturday morning shortly after 2:00 in Texas County on Route B about two miles east of Houston. According to the report from the highway patrol, a 2010 Ford Explorer being driven by 23-year old Annalea Breedlove of Edgar Springs was westbound when she traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck two power poles before overturning and ejecting her from the vehicle. Breedlove was not wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident and was transported by air ambulance to Cox South Hospital in Springfield for treatment of serious injuries. The Ford was totaled and removed from the scene by Jay’s Towing.
The Salem Board of Aldermen will hold their regular meeting starting at 7:00 tonight at the city hall auditorium. After the call to order and roll call, bids will be reviewed for a split load of Utility Poles. After approval of the consent agenda, Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Gary Brown will report on the hearing and meeting held earlier in the evening concerning the subdivision of 1201 West Coffman and the reorganization of the Planning and Zoning Board. The Board will then hear from Kevin James, Finance Committee Chairman, on the meeting held August 27th, followed by City Administrator Ray Walden as he will give an update on city projects. The board will hear Bill #3462 which is an ordinance dealing with the subdivision of 1201 West Coffman. The board will then discuss Bill #3463, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a license agreement for joint use of electric wood poles between the City of Salem and Intercounty Electric Cooperative for electric service attachments. In new and miscellaneous business, the board will discuss RFQ’s for HVAC services at the City Administrative Office, Community Center, City Hall and Police Station. The board will issue approval to apply for a (LLEBDG) Local Law Enforcement Block Grant for radios before going into closed session to discuss contracts. The regular meeting of the alderman is open to the public.