News – Wednesday, October 23rd 2024
An accident happened in Dent County Monday afternoon at 5:30 on Highway 32 about eight miles east of Salem that took the life of two Dent County residents. According to the highway patrol report, a 2008 Chevy Aveo being driven westbound by 21-year-old Austin Bramson of Salem, was passing a 2001 International Conventional driven by 62-year-old Rodney Hammock of Salem, when Bramson swerved to avoid an eastbound 2021 Nissan Versa being driven by 34-year-old Angela Petro of Boss. Bramson lost control of the Aveo, striking the Nissan head-on before colliding with the International. Bramson and Angela Petro were both pronounced dead at the scene by Dent County Deputy Coroner Gina White at 6:29 in the evening and both bodies were taken to the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. A passenger in the Nissan, 41-year-old Dennis Petro of Boss, suffered serious injuries and was taken by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. The Aveo and Nissan were both totaled. The Aveo was removed from the scene by American Automotive and Towing, while the Nissan was taken from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing. The International sustained moderate damages and was removed from the scene by Big Boys Towing. The highway patrol was assisted at the scene by Dent County Sheriff’s department, the Dent County Fire Protection District and MoDOT.
The Salem Memorial Hospital ToRCH Community Leadership Board is excited to announce an Information Meeting and brainstorming session for their recently announced community grants through the Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Project. These grants are designed to enhance the capacity of our community partners to support the goals identified by the ToRCH initiative. This information meeting will be held on Monday afternoon, October 28th, at 2:00 at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory. Any and all community partners are invited to attend and discuss ideas that may be eligible for these capacity-building grants. The ToRCH Community Leadership Board will be awarding grants to address gaps in available services within the community. These grants are intended to resolve capacity and resource issues that may arise due to the smaller scale of operations. Potential uses for the funding include expanding staffing, securing larger facilities, purchasing necessary equipment, and overcoming logistical challenges. Grant categories include: Community Service; Transportation; Behavioral Health Access; Diabetes Prevention; Food Insecurity; Maternal/Child Health; Obesity Prevention; Primary Care Access; Quality of Life. The grant applications are due December 2nd with proposals being awarded on January 6th, 2025. A total of $240,000 is available. For further information or to request an application, please contact Tabitha Stanfast, Director of Quality, at tstanfast@smdh.net.
The Bonebrake Center of Nature and History is gearing up to host their “Halloween in the Hollers: All Hallow’s Eve” event! Located just two blocks from downtown Salem, this event will offer something for everyone. Festivities will kick off at noon with a variety of food trucks and booth vendors offering delicious food and unique wares. Local vendors are encouraged to participate, and those interested can reach out via email at sstanford1182@gmail.com. At 3:30 in the afternoon the family-friendly activities will begin, including games, face painting, photo booths, and a silent auction. Most games and activities will be low-cost or free, ensuring fun for all ages. For those looking for a more immersive Halloween experience, the not-so-spooky “haunted” house will open for tours at 4:30. Tickets for the fun house tour are $5. Visitors may even spot characters from local ghost stories as they wander the grounds! As night falls around 6:30, they’ll have the grand debut of the All Hallow’s Eve haunted trails. For $10, brave visitors can navigate the trails for a scare they won’t soon forget. Organizers hope this will become an annual tradition, so don’t miss out on the inaugural event! The Bonebrake Center, a non-profit dedicated to cultural and historical education, will use all proceeds from the event to support the care and maintenance of its historic house and 12-acre grounds, as well as future programs and events.
Join Parsons Chiropractic on this Saturday for their first inaugural Balloon Glow, food truck and craft fair spectacular! All the fun starts at 11:00 in the morning with food trucks and a craft fair for everyone to enjoy at the Al Brown’s Softball Fields. To finish the evening, you will be able to mark off your bucket list of seeing multiple hot air balloon up close! You will be able to talk to the pilots and watch the balloons glow in all different colors! Admission to the event will be $5 each for ages 2 and up. Make sure to bring out the family for a fun filled night that you won’t want to miss. All activities are contingent on the weather.