The Salem Memorial Hospital Board of Directors gathered for its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18, during which CEO Brooke Bollman shared that Salem Memorial Hospital will be one of the founding members of a health network with several other independent hospitals.
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The Salem Memorial Hospital Board of Directors gathered for its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18, during which CEO Brooke Bollman shared that Salem Memorial Hospital will be one of the founding members of a health network with several other independent hospitals.
Local community partners are calling for volunteers to assist with the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, a nationwide effort that documents the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. This year’s count will take place on Jan. 28, 2026, and D…
The Salem R-80 Board of Education met for its regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, in which board members received the 2024-25 audit report; in addition, Superintendent Nathan Wills shared that the district was awarded the $150,000 Volkswagen Trust award in order to purchase a more efficient s…
The DCFPD is announcing the retirement of Fire Chief Dennis Floyd after 33 years of dedicated service, the promotion of Assistant Fire Chief Derek Thomas to the rank of Fire Chief, and the promotion of Captain Derrick Marfitt to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief, all effective Dec. 1, 2025.
Sheriff Bob Wells and Prosecutor Andrew M. Curley on Nov. 18 presented a check for the sum of $495 to Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams to be placed into the general revenue fund for Dent County. The money results from the seizure of firearms and prosecution of Timothy A. Burnham II, for…
The Dent County Commission met for its regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 20. In attendance included Presiding Commissioner Gary Larson, First District Commissioner Keith Green, Second District Commissioner Jimmy Williams, and County Clerk Angie Curley.
Southeast Missouri State University is proud to celebrate with our newest students on beginning their first year at SEMO.
The 11th Christmas Celebration will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Mt. Zion Church in Akers, Missouri. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy a Christmas message and singing of Christmas carols. Light refreshments will be provided of hot cider, cocoa, coffee, and cookies. Guests are …
The traditional Thanksgiving feast is one of the most anticipated meals of the year. But amid all the excitement, food safety can often be overlooked, turning a joyful gathering into an unpleasant experience. But by following a few key food safety practices, you can keep the Thanksgiving mea…
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