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An accident occurred at 3:00 Monday morning in Dent County on Highway 19 about three miles south of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 2002 Chevrolet pickup driven by 53-year old James Evans of Salem was traveling northbound on Highway 19. The Chevrolet ran off the right side of the roadway. Evans then over-corrected and the pickup ran off the left side of the roadway where it struck a pole and overturned. Evans suffered moderate injuries and was taken to the Salem Memorial District Hospital. He was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Chevrolet pickup was totaled and removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing of Salem. Evans was arrested on a DWI felony charge and was later released.

The Salem Police Department released their reports involving assault, and a shoplifter. On Saturday, June 26th at 5:03 p.m. an officer was detailed to the 800 block of East Hunt in reference to an assault. The investigation of the report revealed that a 20-year old Salem female had assaulted a 27-year old Salem female.  Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect who was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. On Monday, June 28th at 1:23 p.m. an officer was detailed to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 34-year old Salem female for stealing merchandise. She was issued a summons to appear in court and  was released. On Tuesday morning, June 29th at 10:37, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to an assault.  The investigation of the report revealed that a 22-year old Salem male had assaulted a 19-year old Salem female. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect who was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation or the previously mentioned incidents.

The City of Salem Board of Alderman will conduct their meeting this afternoon at the City Hall Council Chambers beginning at 4:00 pm. During the hearing of persons, Ruth Gilmore wishes to ask some questions on the City’s electric rates as well as the City’s electrical system; and David Tune wishes to also ask the Board about the electric rate increase. In unfinished business, Mayor Gary Brown, with the approval of the Board, will appoint an Alderman to fill the un-expired term of East Ward Alderman Jim Jackson who passed away. The Mayor will also present the budget adjustments to the recently passed 2010/2011 budget since the proposed electric rate increase was used in determining revenues for the new budget and the ordinance setting those new rates did not pass. After reports of city officials, boards and committees, Mayor Brown will then give his comments on various issues involving the City of Salem. During the introduction and reading of bills, Bill #3203 will be discussed which is a required ordinance to meet State Statues when increasing or decreasing revenues and expenditures after a budget has been adopted. After approval of the bills presented by City Clerk Mary Happel, the Board may then vote to go into Closed Session. The meeting of the City of Salem Board of Alderman is open to the public.

The Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors will conduct their monthly meeting tonight at the fire station beginning at 6:00 pm. After approval of the agenda, the minutes from the previous meeting the Board will address bills, the 2011 budget start for a tax levy and the insurance policy that is due. There will be a calendar review and the monthly reimbursement report. In old business the Board will discuss the district usage police and in new business the Board will start a review of the mutual aid agreement. Chief Brad Nash will then discuss roof repairs. After various reports from Board members the Board may then vote to go into Executive Session. The regular monthly meeting of the Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors is open to the public.

The Salem Farmers’ Market will host Salem Memorial District Hospital dietitian Jason Edwards today who will be demonstrating how to cook healthy meals using produce from the farmers’ market from 3:00 to 6:00.  Students from the Garden ‘n Grow program at the Bonebrake Center of Nature & History will also be at the market this evening, selling their home grown cucumbers and other produce.  Stop by to visit with these young gardeners, and learn some new recipes for your farmers’ market purchases. The MU Extension “Seasonal and Simple” cookbook will also be available. The market is a project of the Salem Area Community Betterment Association, and is open Tuesdays from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – noon.  For more information contact Sarah Hultine Massegale at 729-3196.

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