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Contractors working for the Missouri Department of Transportation have reopened Route J in Dent County. While the roadway has been reopened, crews will continue working on driveway and parking lot entrances along the roadway over the next several weeks. Intermittent lane closures are expected during the work. This project to replace pavement along Route J from Highway 32/72 to Third Street is a cooperative effort between MoDOT and the City of Salem. For more information about this project or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). 

Tonight at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 202 North Washington beginning at 6:45, there will be a public hearing regarding the past performance by the City in sponsoring the Council for a Healthy Dent County in the 2013 renovation project at the Salem Freedom Activity Center. CDBG funds were used to make ADA improvements to the community facility including entrances and restrooms. The City of Salem Board of Alderman will then conduct their regular meeting starting at 7:00 pm. After approval of the agenda, Kristen DeLuca, a CPA with Verkamp & Malone will present to the Board the annual audit report year ending 2013. Also during the hearing of persons, City Attorney Seay will report on the public hearing held prior to the Board meeting. In unfinished business, back in August the Board approved a 90-day trial period on a patrol vehicle take home policy and a report prepared by Chief Steelman with concerns and questions that were addressed back in August will be presented to the Board. Alderwoman Molly C. Zettel will then report on the Utility Committee meeting held November 5^th regarding an update on the water/sewer rate study, utility bills due dates and cut off policy, a budget and/or level payment plan as well as an assistance program. City Administrator Ray Walden will update the Board on projects and issues concerning the city and Mayor J.J. Tune will discuss with the Board an invitation from the Salem R-80 schools. In new and miscellaneous business, the City of Salem will hold a Municipal Election on April 7, 2015 for the purpose of electing one West Ward Alderman and one East Ward Alderman. Alderman offices are for two-year terms. Alderman must be 21-years of age, a citizen of the United States, and an inhabitant of the ward from which they are elected. Candidates must file with the City Clerk at the City Administrative offices and filings will begin on Tuesday, December 16 at 8:00 am and run until Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 5:00 pm. A $25.00 filing fee is required. The public hearing and the regular meeting of the City of Salem Board of Alderman are open to the public.

The Salem Police Department released reports involving a fight, narcotics, property damage, traffic violation, an attempted burglary and a stolen checkbook. On Thursday, October 23^rd at 11:26 am, an officer was detailed to the Salem High School in reference to a fight. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 17-year old Salem male for disorderly conduct. He was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. At 7:30 that night, an officer was conducting a narcotics investigation at a residence in the 1400 block of South Jackson. During the investigation, a 26-year old Salem female was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. She was taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of a child. She was released pending the application for warrants. On Saturday, October 25^th at 6:55 pm, an officer was sent to Crowley's Home Furnishings in reference to property damage. The investigation of the report revealed a person or persons unknown broke a window valued at $200 on the east corner of the business. On Sunday, October 26^th at 12:50 in the early morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. That investigation led to the arrest of a 37-year old Salem female for driving while intoxicated. She was issued a summons to appear in court and released. That same morning at 3:38, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 400 block of North Henderson in reference to a 22-year old Salem male that was unresponsive. The investigation of the report revealed the male had taken a controlled substance. Further investigation led to the arrest of a 42-year old Salem female and a 22-year old Salem male for possession of barbiturates, possession of benzodiazepine, possession of synthetic narcotics and a fugitive warrant from Cole County. Both suspects were incarcerated pending the application of warrants. . Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have information regarding any ongoing investigation.

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