Local News – Wednesday, July 10th, 2019
Dent County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Curley was in Circuit Court in Dent County in front of Judge Megan Seay. Curley reported that Elvis Aaron Meadows of Salem pled guilty to felony domestic assault in the 3rd degree. He was sentenced to three years in the Department of Corrections. Curley also said that Tammy Jean Stone of Salem pled guilty to two Class D felonies for the possession of a controlled substance for heroin and methamphetamine. She was sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections. According to Curley, Stone is a prior and persistent offender. Curley also reported that Amy Jo Jackson of Salem, who had pled guilty to a Class C felony for the possession of a controlled substance in December of 2016 and was placed on probation, had her probation revoked. She was sentenced to serve four years in the department of Corrections.
With daytime temperatures consistently reaching 90 degrees or more across Central Missouri, the Missouri Department of Transportation advises motorists to be aware of what that heat can do to roadways. “Pavement blow-ups” are rifts that occur when a concrete roadway surface expands at a crack or joint where moisture has seeped in. This recently happened on westbound I-44. That crack weakens the pavement and the heat causes the pavement to buckle and warp, creating holes in the surface. Despite the term, the pavement does not actually explode. Shafer says that roads that have been impacted by flooding this summer could be more susceptible to the pavement blow ups. He advises motorists that come across a blow-up to slow down and report the location to MoDOT. Motorists can call MoDOT’s toll-free customer service center to report pavement blow-ups at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, July 11th, at the First Baptist Church in Salem. The blood drive will take place during the afternoon from 1:00 until 6:00. A free “Never Stop the Adventure Of Saving Lives” t-shirt will be given to each participant. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks remind participants to eat and drink well before the blood drive. Remember, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and bring a photo ID!
Right now, deer hunters can apply online through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) website for a shot at more than 100 managed deer hunts throughout the state for archery, muzzleloading, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at conservation areas, state and other parks, national wildlife refuges, and other public areas. Some managed hunts are held specifically for youth or for people with disabilities. The managed deer hunt application period is now through July 31st. Hunters are selected by a weighted random drawing. Draw results will be available August 15th through January 15th. Applicants who are drawn will receive area maps and other hunt information by mail. You can get more information on managed deer hunts, preview hunt details at mdc.mo.gov/managedhunt. Details about managed hunts can also be found in MDC’s “2019 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information” booklet available starting in early July at MDC offices and nature centers, from permit vendors around the state, and online at mdc.mo.gov.
Even though they’re a challenging crop to produce, blackberries offer huge potential for Missouri farmers. The “Growing Blackberry Production and Sales in Missouri” project offers educational sessions and tours of innovative blackberry farms. Join local and nationally known blackberry specialists and farmers this Friday, July 12th from 1:00 until 5:00 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 7057 Old 66 in Cuba, to gain knowledge and expertise on a wide range of blackberry topics. The session will include an overview of blackberry production, cultivars, trellis design, and an informal question and answer session, plus a tour of Ozark Berry Farm at Leasburg. The workshop will be presented by University of Missouri Extension with support from Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Webb City Farmers Market. There is a $10.00 registration fee and in order to register contact the Crawford County Extension office at 573-775-2135.
During July at ONCRC visitors have the opportunity to enjoy and learn from The River Exhibit. It is a cultural and natural history display of the Current River which includes artifacts, photos, newspaper accounts of the origin and controversy of enabling legislation creating the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, plus reflections on the life and communities that have disappeared. The exhibit provides a great opportunity for tourists, visitors and local citizens to stop by and take a trip of memories down the Current River. The exhibit starts July 8th and continues through the month of July. For information contact Mary Beth Cook at 573-453-6061 or ONCRC at 573-729-0029.