Local News – Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports. On Friday, June 14th, deputies responded to the 2200 block of Dent County Road 6210 for a wanted subject. The suspect was a 37-year-old Salem woman who had two active warrants for her arrest. She was arrested and transported to the Dent County Jail where she was incarcerated. That same day, deputies responded to Dent County Private Lane 201 for the report of a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. During the investigation, a 39-year-old Salem man was arrested and transported to the Dent County Jail where he was placed on a 24-hour hold pending the issuance of formal charges. On Saturday, June 15th, Dent County Deputies responded to the 500 block of Route FF for the report of an assault. A 24-year-old Salem man was arrested and transported to the Dent County Jail where he was incarcerated. On Sunday, June the 16th, a deputy took a report for some property damage that occurred on Route YY. The victim, a 36-year-old Salem man, discovered damage to his 2007 Chevrolet truck while it was parked near his residence. Finally on Wednesday, June 19th, deputies took the report of an assault that had occurred at Route K and Dent County Road 6370. The victim, a juvenile from Salem, was assaulted by a male subject. Suspect information was developed and the investigation is pending. If you have information regarding any investigation, please call the Dent County sheriffs office at 729-3241.

The Salem R-80 Board of Education will be holding a special meeting Thursday at noon at the central office. After approval of the consent agenda, the board will consider bids for roof projects before moving into executive session to discuss personnel. The meeting will then be adjourned after moving back into open session. The board meeting is open to the public.

The Bonebrake Center of Nature and History will be having a fishing day for kids this Saturday starting at 9:00. They will provide fishing poles and gear for a few kids courtesy of the Salem Public Library, but if you have your own fishing gear, please bring your own if possible. Folks will be available to assist participants. Please bring a refillable water bottle, snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, a lawn chair and anything else you think you might need. Parents, please remain with your kids for the event. There is no charge, but donations are always welcome. Watch the Bonebrake Center Facebook page for future dates!

With dry weather around the state, the Missouri Department of Conservation reminds everyone to be especially careful with fireworks, campfires, and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire. When driving off road remember that wildfires can start when dry fuel, such as grass, comes in contact with catalytic converters. Think twice before driving into and across a grassy field. Never park over tall, dry grass or piles of leaves that can touch the underside of a vehicle. When driving vehicles off road, regularly inspect the undercarriage to ensure that fuel and brake lines are intact, and no oil leaks are apparent. Always carry an approved fire extinguisher on vehicles that are used off road and check for the presence of spark arresters on ATV exhausts. When camping clear a generous zone around fire rings. Store unused firewood a good distance from a campfire. Never use gasoline, kerosene, or other flammable liquid to start a fire. Keep campfires small and controllable. Keep fire-extinguishing materials, such as a rake, shovel, and bucket of water, close. Extinguish campfires each night and before leaving camp, even if it’s just for a few moments. Call 911 at the first sign of a fire getting out of control. Learn more about camping on MDC areas at mdc.mo.gov.

The Creative Arts Center will hold a tie dye class with Laura Miller this Saturday morning from 10:00 until noon. Students will learn to fold and tie a shirt, apply dye for desired pattern then take home to rinse the next day. Students will choose a pattern to tie, choose a color palette of dye, and have hands-on experience of creating their own unique wearable art piece. The class is open to children from age 10-17 years old (with parent/legal guardian), as well as adults 18 and older. At least three people must sign up to hold the class and it will be limited to 12. The cost is $25 with all materials and instruction provided. To register, go the SACBA website and find the Programs tab. Find the Creative Arts Center and click to register for the class. Registrations online are on a first come, first serve basis. When checking out please choose a shirt size

Here is the the planned road work this week for our area as released by MoDOT. In Crawford County, bridge rehabilitation continues at the I-44 overpasses on Route F and H. The road is CLOSED to all traffic with a signed detour directing motorists around the closure. These projects are scheduled for completion in July 2024. Also, Route HH is closed at the Dry Creek bridge as the bridge deck is being replaced. The road is CLOSED to all traffic and motorists will need to seek an alternate route. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. In Dent County, culvert repair will be done on Route Y from Highway 49 to the Crawford County line. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. In Phelps County, pothole patching will be done on Route F from Highway 72 to Highway 68. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. On Route O, upgrades to pedestrian facilities continue in the city of Rolla from Highway 72 to Lions Club Drive. One lane will remain open in each direction. The project is scheduled for completion this month. All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change. For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636).