The Dent County Commission met for its regular meetings Thursday, Sept. 18 and Monday, Sept. 22. In attendance Thursday included First District Commissioner Keith Green, Second District Commissioner Jimmy Williams, and Deputy County Clerk Melissa Piatt. In attendance Friday was County Clerk …
The Salem R-80 Board of Education met for its monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17. In attendance included board members Dru Howard, Sammi Parker, Andrew Wynn, Phillip Mercer, Jason Green, Marjorie Pyatt, and Chris Heavin. Also, in attendance included Superintendent Nathan Wills and Assistant…
On any given day, the Salem Care Center administrator Jeremy Schumacher might be found analyzing insurance collections in his office, serving mashed potatoes in the kitchen, or answering call lights in resident rooms. This hands-on approach recently earned Schumacher recognition from the Mis…
Gov. Mike Kehoe went on the offensive Wednesday against critics of the new congressional map approved by Missouri lawmakers, issuing a statement seeking to rebut charges that one Kansas City precinct was accidentally placed in two different districts.
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is allowed to access patient health information as part of its investigation into the Washington University Transgender Center, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.
MEXICO, Mo. — It’s been more than three years since the closure of Audrain Community Hospital, ending more than a century of continuous local care in the mid-Missouri community.
Gov. Mike Kehoe called a special session to redraw Missouri’s congressional map without a compelling reason, attorneys for the Missouri NAACP said Monday.
A small farming family in Warren County, just west of St. Louis, had a growing problem. They had developed a reputation among local consumers for their organically grown lettuce, and they generated significant revenue selling the leafy greens at area markets. Every year, the farmers would pl…
The Dent County Commission met for its regular meetings Thursday, Sept. 11, and Monday, Sept. 15. On Monday, several public comments were heard from multiple residents speaking on an issue leveraged against Deputy Julie Strebe of the Dent County Sheriff’s Office.
The North Wood R-IV Board of Education met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 11. In attendance included board members Ron Hedrick, Jarred Brown, Jr Rictor, David Massengale, and Jenna Dunn. Jeff Dodson, JC Flores, Mike Manes and Lois Stacy were also present. Aaron Brooks and Jimmy Decke…
The Dent County Fire Protection District Board met for a board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9. In attendance included board members Mike Godi, David Greenshields, Dr. Leigh Ann Price, Jeff Stokes, and John Knight. The monthly reimbursement report was presented with a total of 19 calls for the mont…
The Oak Hill R-I Board of Education met for its regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 14. Board members present included Nathan Ragsdale, Amanda Sapaugh, Daniel England, Thomas England, John Hoodenpyle, and April Greener. Also, in attendance included Superintendent Steve Bryant and Principal Breann…
The Dent County Fire Protection District (DCFPD) has finalized the transfer of three surplus fire apparatus to neighboring departments, ensuring these valuable resources remain within our community.
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Dent County Fire Protection District (DCFPD) opened its doors, and its parking lot to host a special community build event with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a national nonprofit dedicated to making sure every child has a bed to sleep in. Volunteers organized at t…
The Missouri Senate died at 1:42 p.m. Friday afternoon when Republican leaders refused to allow debate on a measure weakening the initiative petition process, GOP state Sen. Lincoln Hough said in an interview with The Independent.
According to reports of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol:
A special waste collection for residential electronics, appliances, tires and media storage was held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 13 in Salem at Salem S/W Parking Lot, located at the corner of Third and Grand. Assisting in the special waste collection were several city staff and count…
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area Sept. 15 – 21. Weather conditions may postpone scheduled work. Many projects will include lane closures which could cause delays.
The Salem Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 9, during which Stuart Gipson, CEO of Four Rivers, presented details about the organization’s upcoming opening of its new facility in Salem. The new facility is anticipating a tentative opening date within the first week of Octob…
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, The Salem Community Blood Drive marked 30 years of collecting blood, with a remarkable six blood drives held in each of those thirty years. The milestone represents a commitment to the community’s health, sustained through the dedication of many volunteers, donors, and o…
Dent County Health Center invites the community to the Fall 2025 Community Health Fair, and the Fall Flu Vaccine Drive-Through Clinic, free events dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and preventive care for all residents of Dent County.
The City of Salem Board of Aldermen met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9, during which the board discussed a street closure for Trunk and Treat, appraisals on city owned parcels, and an airport restriping bid.
Injuries were reported Wednesday, Sept. 10, resulting from a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 63 near Beaver Creek, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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