Local News – Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
Filing started Tuesday for those interested in running for an elected city position such as mayor or alderman in the City of Salem or City of Bunker, or if you want to file as a director the Salem Memorial District Hospital board, numerous school boards as well as for the Dent County Fire Protection District Board. If you want to file for a position with the City of Salem, you must meet these requirements. To qualify for the East or West Ward Aldermen positions you must live in and have been a resident of that ward for at least one year and be 21-years-of-age. To qualify to serve as mayor, you must have been a citizen of the city for at least one year and be 25-years-of-age or older. There is a filing fee of $25 for any candidate filing for a city mayor or alderman position. The last day to file will be December 28th. Filing will be held at the city administration building and the hours will be from 8:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon. Filing will be done in the city clerk’s office. You must also have all your personal property and real estate taxes paid up to date. If you have any questions, please call 729-4811. To file for the hospital board, school boards of the fire district board, you will need to file for those positions at the entity you have an interest in. Any questions about eligibility should be directed to those entities.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports. On Wednesday, December 1st, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Dent County Road 3253. During the course of the stop, a 27-year-old Salem woman was arrested on a warrant out of Dent County. She was transported to the Dent County Jail and incarcerated on the warrant. On Friday, December 3rd, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in Salem. During the stop, a 21-year-old Salem woman was arrested for the Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was transported to the Dent County Jail where she was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. If anyone has any information regarding an ongoing investigation, please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s department at 729-3241.
An accident occurred in Dent County Sunday evening at 5:13 on Dent County Road 6510 approximately 2 miles south of Jadwin. According to the highway patrol report, a 1996 Chevrolet pickup came out of gear and struck 53-year-old Jerry Myers of Jadwin who was working on the pickup. Myers suffered minor injuries and was transported by Salem EMS to Phelps Health in Rolla. There was no damage to the pickup, and it was removed from the scene by family.
An accident happened Monday morning just before 8:30 in Phelps County on eastbound Interstate 44 near the 189-mile marker. According to the report from the highway patrol a 2005 Cadillac CTS being driven by 47-year-old Tabitha Juarez of Rolla changed lanes and struck the rear of a 2018 Freightliner being driven by 52- year- old James Adams of Lesterville. Juarez was taken by EMS to Phelps Health Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The Cadillac sustained moderate damage and was able to be driven from the scene. The report went on to state that both drivers were wearing seat restraints at the time of the accident.
An accident occurred in Dent County Tuesday morning at about 7:00 on Route U approximately six miles north of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, an eastbound 2014 Ford Escape, driven by 74-year-old Lynda Cheatham of Salem, was attempting to negotiate a curve when Cheatham lost control of the Ford. The Escape then traveled off the roadway and struck a utility pole. Cheatham suffered minor injuries and was transported by Salem Ambulance to Phelps Health in Rolla. The report stated that the driver was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident. The Ford Escape suffered extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing.
“Santa Paws” is coming to town! The Dent County Animal Welfare Society will be hosting a pet adoption event this Saturday at the Salem Community Center@The Armory from 11:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon. Bring the kids and get pictures with Santa as well as the Grinch and play with beautiful puppies looking for homes. There will be a bake sale if you need a snack! If you have any questions about adopting or about supporting the Dent County Animal Welfare Society, please call 729-3556 or stop by the Community Center@The Armory this Saturday for Santa Paws and speak with staff members.
The USDA Forest Service office in Salem on Highway 19 south will be closed on Thursday from 10:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon for a retirement celebration. The office will be open after 3:00 Thursday and will have normal hours on Friday. If you need more information, call the office at 729-6656.
The Spring Creek Artisans will hold their Christmas Fest Arts & Craft Show and Sale at the Creative Arts Center behind the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center this Friday night from 5:00 until 8:00 and Saturday from 9:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon. Come out and do some Christmas shopping for one-of-a-kind hand-crafted gifts and visit with the local artists! Lots of holiday activities to enjoy! Free coffee, cider and cookies while you shop; a craft table for the children, a visit from Santa himself and demonstrations! Everyone is welcome to stop by and browse!
The Salvation Army has once again partnered with Wal-Mart for the annual Angel Tree program. Local residents have always enjoyed adopting a child, shopping for clothing, coats, hats, and toys. Some families use this time of year to teach their children the importance of giving during the holiday season. The Angel Tree at Wal-Mart is now available with the final date to adopt an angel being Friday, December 18th. If you need more information about the Angel Tree, call Sherry Lea at 729-8163 or e-mail sherry@salemcommunitycenter.org.