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An accident happened Saturday evening at 10:20 in Phelps County on Route FF about a mile and a half from Edgar Spring’s that took the life of Edgar Springs teenager. According to the highway patrol report, 19-year old Austin Kuhn of St. Robert was driving a 2005 Chevrolet 1500 eastbound when the vehicle went off the right side of the roadway, overturned and then struck a fence. Ejected from the vehicle were the driver, Austin Kuhn and a passenger, 18-year old Shane Black of Edgar Springs. The Phelps County Deputy Coroner Lenox Jones pronounced Black dead at the scene and his body was taken to the Morgue at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center. Kuhn suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center by the Phelps County Ambulance District. Neither the driver  nor passenger was wearing seat restraints at the time of the accident. The Chevy was totaled and removed from the scene by Lucas Garage.

The Salem Police Department released reports involving a shoplifter, theft, a student in possession of drugs and theft from a residence. On Monday, January 26^th at 3:00 pm, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed someone unknown took two bicycles valued at $200.00 from the yards of residences near the 100 block of Brady Lane. That same afternoon at 3:28, an officer was detailed to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter. That investigation led to the arrest of a 49-year old male of Salem for stealing merchandise valued at $26.33. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Tuesday, January 27^th at 4:00 pm, an officer was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 29-year old Salem male for stealing merchandise valued at $20.00. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Wednesday, January 28^th at 2:37 pm, an officer was detailed to the Salem High School in reference to a student in possession of drugs. That investigation led to the detention of a 16-year old Salem female juvenile for possession of prescription drugs at school. She was released to her parent and the report will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office for further review. That same afternoon at 3:00, an officer transported a 35-year old female of Newburg from Phelps County to Dent County in lieu of an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. She was incarcerated pending a court appearance. Later that same night at 8:15 pm, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to a theft from a residence in the 500 block of North Jackson. The investigation of the report revealed a person or persons unknown took a Wii game console and games valued at $485.00 from a residence. Anyone with any information regarding the theft reports, which are still under investigation, is asked to the call the Salem Police Department at 729-4242.

The 2015 Forage and Beef Conference will be held on Monday, March 2^nd at the Knights of Columbus in Cuba. Registration will begin at 12:30 pm followed by Goat Health at 1:00; Novel Fescues at 1:45. Then at 3:00, a Missouri Department of Agriculture Market News Reporter will speak; plus Marketing with local sale barn representatives in the area will also occur before Quality Forages are addressed at 5:15 with dinner at 6:30. The cost is $10 per person for the conference and is payable at the door. If you need special accommodations or for more information contact the Crawford County Soil and Water Conservation District at (800) 364-8732 EXT 3 of call (573) 364-6202 EXT 3. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Tuesday, February 17^th.

Captain James W. Remillard, the commanding officer of Troop I, announces that sometime during the month of February, troopers assigned to Troop I will be involved in a special enforcement operation specifically targeting those drivers who are operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. During this operation, troopers will patrol various highways in Crawford County where statistics have shown a larger number of crashes and arrests involving impaired drivers have occurred in the past. In support of “The Drive To Zero Highway Deaths” the Patrol encourages motorist to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. 

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, is a 10-week Strength Training Program consisting of warm-up exercises, simple strengthening exercises, with or without weights and then cool down stretches, all to help you learn to improve your strength, balance and overall health. Sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension, classes will be held the Salem Community Center @ the Armory located at 1200 West Rolla Road in Salem from 10:00 to 11:00 am from March 5^th to May 7^th. Class is limited to 15 and the cost is $25 for all 10 sessions and is due at he beginning of the first class. Benefits include: arthritis relief, improve balance, enhance flexibility, strengthen bones, weight control, lifts depression, stress reduction, reduce risks for heart disease and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. To register or for more information call the Dent County Extension Center at 729-3196.

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