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An accident occurred at 3:00 early Tuesday morning in Dent County on Dent County Road 3220 about a mile north of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 2001 Buick driven by 18-year old Samatha Hallman of Salem, was traveling southbound on Dent County Road 3220. Hallman failed to negotiate a curve, and the Buick ran off the roadway striking a fence and a tree. Hallman suffered minor injuries and refused treatment at the scene. Three passengers in the vehicle also suffered injuries. They were 17-year old Dylan Burke of Salem who suffered minor injuries and refused treatment at the scene, 18-year old Jaylan Gott of Salem who suffered minor injuries and was transported by a private vehicle to the Salem Hospital, and 21-year old Brittany Smith of Salem who suffered moderate injuries and was taken by the Salem Ambulance to the Salem Hospital. The Buick sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing of Salem.

The Salem Police Department released their reports involving a traffic stop, property damage, a warrant and counterfeit checks. On Wednesday, July 7th at 7:20 in the morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation that led to the arrest of the driver for driving while suspended. The driver was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. At 5:28 that evening, an officer was detailed to the 100 block of East Tenth Street in reference to property damage. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown broke the glass on the driver side rear door of a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. The value of the damage is approximately $200.00. On Thursday, July 8th at 7:36 in the morning, an officer was dispatched to the Green County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a 19-year old Springfield male, being held on an active warrant from the City of Salem. He was transported from Green County to the Salem Police Department where he paid the fine and costs and was released. At 10:10 that same morning, an officer was dispatched to the Bank of Salem in the 100 block of West Fourth Street in reference to counterfeit checks. The investigation of the report revealed the suspect cashed two checks totaling $3,498.10 that were counterfeit. Anyone with any information regarding the property damage or counterfeit check reports, which are still under investigation, is asked to contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242.

We apologize for a typing error in Your World Today on Tuesday, July 13^th in the Dent County Commissioners story regarding the date of the Primary Election that will be held in August. The typing error listed that election will be held on August 4^th but that Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 3^rd.

Twenty-seven Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, July 23^rd, in Jefferson City. The new troopers will report for duty on August 9, 2010. The 91^st Recruit Class reported to the Academy on February 1, 2010. Eight of the new troopers have earned an associate’s of applied science degree from Mineral Area College based on their course work at the Academy. The recruits accumulated points toward graduation in the categories of physical fitness, firearms, and academics throughout their 25 weeks at the Academy. The person with the highest number of points in each category earns the respective award. The 91st Recruit Class members from our area or assigned to our area include: Ralicia Feuerborn, of Brookline, and has been assigned to Troop I, for the Phelps/Maries County area; Jeremy McCurdy, of St. James, assigned to Troop C for the Franklin County area; Gregory Moravec, of Belvidere, Illinois has been assigned to Troop I in the Dent County area; Paul Volkmer, of Rolla, assigned to Troop G in the Howell/Oregon Counties area; and Paul Wells of Salem, was assigned to Troop G for the Carter/Reynolds Counties area.

The 11^th Annual Back To School Fair will be held on Thursday, July 29^th at the Old City Hall for preschool to 12^th grade. This fair provides the children in Dent County with health screenings from the Salem Memorial District Hospital, dental/vision/hearing checks, free hair cuts, socks and underwear, backpacks from the Dent County Salvation Army Service Unit and much needed school supplies. To avoid overcrowding, a time schedule has been developed this year. Families with the HEAD of HOUSEHOLD last name A-M are scheduled for 10:00 am to 12:00 (NOON) and families with the HEAD of HOUSEHOLD last name N-Z are scheduled for 12:00 (NOON) to 2:00 pm. All children receiving supplies MUST be present the day of the fair and they will not run out of supplies. Pre-register now with Kim or Debra at the South Central Missouri Community Action Agency located at 1405 South Wine Street in Salem or call 729-3500 EXT. 13.

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