Local News – Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
Meramec Regional Planning Commission is hosting a Second Chance Job Fair from 10:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon on Tuesday, April 23, at 202 North Smith Street in Cuba. The job fair focuses on employers willing to hire individuals who are justice involved or in recovery from substance-use-disorder. Employers attending include Walmart, Aerofill, Aspeq, Imperial, Manchester Packaging and Cohen Woodworking with other employers still reserving spaces to attend. The Missouri Job Center, Missouri Baptist Hospital of Sullivan and Invent Yourself, LLC will also be at the event to provide resources to potential employees. This event is open to the public and attendees will be eligible to win a door prize. This project is funded through a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, totaling $1,000,000 awarded to MRPC in 2021. Employers and prospective job candidates needing information, can call 573-265-2993 ext. 141 for more information.
An accident occurred in Shannon County Monday afternoon at 2:20 on Highway 19 four miles south of Eminence. According to the Highway Patrol report a 2017 Nissan Altima, driven southbound by 34-year-old Ashley Lewis of Bunker, crossed the center line of the roadway and struck a northbound 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 37-year-old Jessica Sartin of Eminence. Lewis suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to Mercy St. Francis in Mountain View. Sartin suffered moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to Cox South in Springfield. A passenger in the Nissan, 30-year-old Nicole Holly of Bunker, suffered minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Cox South in Springfield. It was not know whether Lewis was wearing a safety restraint, while Sartin was not and Holly was. Both vehicles were totaled and removed from the scene by Baker’s Towing of Birch Tree.
Yesterday the Missouri House of Representatives announced the passage of HB 1886, a comprehensive legislative measure sponsored by State Representative Rudy Veit, that encompassed a wide range of legal reforms in Missouri. It introduces significant changes to Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), broadening reasons for court dissolution and establishing a non-binding alternative dispute resolution process. It updates definitions in legal proceedings, adjusts provisions for spousal trusts, and introduces procedures for electronic wills and estate documents. The bill raises the age limit for admissible statements in criminal proceedings and expands the definition of “vulnerable person.” It sets minimum compensation for jurors and allows counties to adjust compensation. It establishes procedures for out-of-state subpoenas and shields individuals exercising constitutional rights from certain civil actions. It makes adjustments to court fees, modifies guardianship proceedings, fee payments, and excludes criminal proceedings from privileged information protections for probation and parole officers. It raises the age limit for certain offenses and adjusts penalties based on the ages of individuals involved. The legislation now moves to the Missouri Senate for further consideration.
The Creative Arts Center will be holding a Pokemon Painting Party with Isabella Knaack on Friday evening, April 19th from 4:00-6:00. If you are a PokeFan, come create your own Fakemon or replicate an existing character. While this painting is geared towards a younger audience, but all ages are welcome to come and paint. This class will be a step-by-step format. The cost is $15 for with all supplies provided. Class registrations are first come, first serve basis, with online registrations. Interested salemcommunitybetterment.com website for have at least two people sign up to hold the persons can sign up under “Programs” at the class which will topped out at 15.