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The Dent County Commissioners met for their regular meeting Monday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. In the road report District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell said that grading would be done on and materials added to Dent County Roads 4210, 6210 and 6020. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said that brush would be cut on Dent County Roads 2240 and 3120. He went on to say that a driveway pipe would be replaced and materials added on county road 6150. Larson added that he had men checking roads in the northwest part of the county for downed limbs and clogged pipes. He also stated that there would be patching done on chip and seal roads. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles again reminded county residents to carefully check their CenturyLink bills to make sure sales tax is going to Dent County and not another county. Some residents are still experiencing this problem. Skiles encouraged those still having the problem to call CenturyLink at 1-866-519-7885 or 1-800-786-6272 and be persistent. Skiles said, “it is their problem, they created the problem and they need to fix it.” Dent County Clerk Angie Curley said that absentee voting continues for the August 5^th election and that her office was preparing payroll for approval. Commissioner Larson mentioned that the chip and seal overlay by West Paving has been delayed due to a machine breakdown. In the next couple of weeks they should be starting work to fulfill the contract for two miles of overlay on the old chip and seal on county roads 3280, 6380 and 5043. Larson also mentioned that he had a couple of men meeting with Thomas Haines of the Forest Service relative to maintenance on Private Road 444 off of Dent County Road 4410. The Commissioners approved payroll. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Thursday at 9:00 in the Courthouse and it is open to the public.

Current River State Park will be hosting a series of free kayak clinics during the months of July and August. The clinics will be held on Fridays from 10:00 am to noon and will be taught on the park’s lower lake. The first clinic will be held on July 18^th and the last clinic on August 15^th. Kayaks will be provided, and visitors will learn about kayak safety and skills. Topics covered include kayak equipment, basic paddle strokes and maneuvers, river safety and basic rescue techniques. The American Canoe Association certifies clinic instructors. Sessions will be limited to 12 participants and advanced reservations are required. Reservations can be made in person or by calling Current River State Park at (573) 858-3015. Current River State Park is located 25 miles south of Salem or 15 miles north of Eminence on Highway 19.

The Salem Police Department has released more of their reports. On Wednesday, July 2^nd at 2:53 in the afternoon, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 200 block of South Pershing in reference to a theft. The investigation revealed that someone took a silver Murray three-speed bicycle, valued $20, from the yard of a residence. On Thursday, July 3^rd at 3:11 in the afternoon, an officer arrested a 48-year old Salem male near the intersection of Highway 32 and Missouri on an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. He was incarcerated pending a court appearance. Later that evening at 9:12, an officer arrested a 20-year old Salem male at a residence in the 600 block of South Grand on an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. He was incarcerated pending a court appearance. On Friday, July 4^th at 3:08 in the afternoon, an officer was dispatched to Phil-Mart in reference to a theft of fuel. That investigation revealed that the driver of a black BMW pumped $12.31 in fuel and left without paying. On Saturday, July 5^th at 12:01 in the early morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation led to the arrest of a 56-year old Richwood male for driving while drugged, a 42-year old Potosi female for distribution of a controlled substance, and a 28-year old Potosi male for possession of benzodiazepines, opium, and marijuana. They were incarcerated pending the application for warrants. Later that evening at 9:36, an officer transported a 26-year old female to Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri in lieu of a mental commitment order. On Monday, July 7^th at 4:36 in the afternoon, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation led to the arrest of the driver, a 34 year-old Salem male, on an active arrest warrant from Webster County. He was released with a new court date after posting bond. Later that afternoon at 4:44, an officer was contacted at the station in reference to a theft. The investigation revealed that someone took a black ladies wallet from a black 1998 Chrysler van that was parked at a residence in the 800 block of North Hickory. Later that afternoon at 4:55, an officer was contacted at the station in reference to a theft. That investigation revealed that someone took a .40 caliber Springfield Arms handgun, valued at $400, from a residence in the 100 block of North Rhodes. Later that night at 10:39, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation led to the arrest of a 29-year old Columbia female for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was issued summonses to appear in court and released. On Tuesday, July 8^th at 8:11 in the evening, an officer arrested a 25-year old Salem female near Iron Mountain Road and Center on an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. She was incarcerated pending a court appearance. On Wednesday, July 9^th at 9:21 in the evening, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. That investigation led to the arrest of a 17-year old Salem female on an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem.  She was released after paying the fine and cost. Later that night at 10:14, an officer arrested a 25-year old Salem female at a residence in the 1900 block of South Main on an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. She was given a new court date and released after posting bond. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding the theft reports, which are still under investigation.

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