Your World Today – Wednesday, March 2, 2016
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NEWS: Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Tuesday morning was a rainy open of the catch-and-keep trout season at Montauk State Park near Salem and the weather greatly affected the turnout. A total of only 1,367 trout tags were sold as of 5:00 PM which is the lowest for an opening day in a leap year at Montauk in 36 years. Of that total, 115 of the tags were for children. A total of only 16 lunkers were on the board as of 5:00 Tuesday afternoon and the largest trout caught was a rainbow coming in at 7 pounds. 10 ounces caught by Steve Harrison of Rolla. The next largest trout taken was a six pound, five ounce rainbow taken by Jim Lawing of St. Charles, and the third largest trout taken on opening day was a 5 pound, 8 ounce rainbow caught by Randy Louis of Wright City, Missouri. The catch and keep trout season will be open until October 31st.
City of Salem Administrator Ray Walden wants to let city residents know they can move damaged limbs from the recent snow storm to the curb for pick-up by city street crews beginning this week. Residents are being asked to place the limbs by the curb to ensure pick up. City staff are prohibited from entering private property to get the limbs. To aid in an efficient clean-up of the city, residents are being asked to cut the limbs to a maximum length of eight feet and place them at the curb. If you have any questions, please call the City of Salem Administrative Offices at 729-4811.
The Salem Police Department released reports involving a stolen bicycle, theft, damage to private property, and a domestic disturbance. On Friday, February 19th at 7:27 AM, an officer was contacted in reference to a stolen bicycle. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown took a red and silver bicycle valued at $200.00 from the yard of a residence in the 700 block of North Henderson. The bicycle was later located abandon and damaged near Grand and Butler and was returned to the owner. At 1:01 that afternoon, an officer was detailed to the Salem License Bureau in reference to a theft. That investigation revealed a 30-year old Salem male took a cell phone valued at $174.99 that was laid on a chair by a patron and left with it. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect who was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Saturday, February 20th at 10:01 in the morning, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of West Fourth in reference to damage to private property. The investigation of the report revealed a juvenile male had run into the door of a red 1985 Chevrolet Silverado truck with a bicycle causing damages valued at $565.98. On Monday, February 22nd at 2:55 in the afternoon, an officer was sent to a residence in the 400 block of West Rolla Road in reference to a domestic disturbance. The investigation of the report revealed a 30-year old Salem female was in possession of heroin. She was taken into custody for possession of heroin and was incarcerated pending the application of warrants. On Tuesday morning, February 23rd at 9:28, an officer was detailed to Phil-Mart in reference to a theft. That investigation revealed a male walked out of the store with a case of beer valued at $16.83 and had not paid for it. That afternoon at 12:23, an officer located a 27-year old male of Salem, who had an active arrest warrant from Dent County near the 100 block of West Fourth. He was taken into custody on the warrant and incarcerated pending a court appearance. That night at 10:13, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of East Roosevelt in reference to a domestic in progress. The investigation of the report revealed a 49-year old Salem male had assaulted a 23-year old Salem female. It was also discovered the suspect was intoxicated and was in possession of a firearm. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect for 3rd degree domestic assault, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon. He was incarcerated pending the application for warrants. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.
Captain James W. Remillard, commanding officer of Troop I, announces that sometime during the month of March troopers assigned to Troop I will be conducting DWI saturation patrols in Phelps County. Troopers assigned to these special enforcement operations will patrol those highways where in the past a higher number of alcohol-related arrests and traffic crashes have occurred. Captain Remillard would like to remind motorists that they can report highway emergencies and serious traffic offenses to the nearest troop headquarters by dialing *55 on a cellular telephone. Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint.
SPORTS [TOP]
The City of Salem Youth Soccer league signups will be held through March 7th at the Salem Administrative Office for boys and girls from ages 4-12. The cost is $20 per player and the league will be held from April 2nd through May 7. For more information, call 729-6290.
Patrik Berglund scored the shootout winner in the 11th round and the St. Louis Blues beat the Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night. Jaden Schwartz, with a goal and two assists, led the Blues, while Dmitrij Jaskin and Vladimir Tarasenko also scored. The Blues play the Wild on Sunday at 7 p.m.
Ben Simmons had 22 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists, and LSU held off struggling Missouri 80-71 on Tuesday night to stay alive for at least a share of the Southeastern Conference regular season title.
Spring training games get underway today for the Cardinals and the Royals. Kansas City will host the Texas Rangers while the Cardinals will face Florida Atlantic, a university near Jupiter. The Cards will face the Miami Marlins Thursday in the first exhibition with major league rosters.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Mae Elizabeth Tighe Halbrook of Rolla, age 95, will be held today at 1:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Salem.
Graveside services for Joyce E. Vena of St. James, age 84, will be held Friday at 10:00 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery in Newburg. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James.
Funeral services for Champ Lane of Duke, age 63, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the Fox Funeral Home in Licking. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Watts Cemetery in Duke, MO.
Funeral services for Jessie Stricklin of Cherryville, age 79, will be held Friday at 1:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the New Home Cemetery in Cherryville. Memorials may be given to the Gibbs Care Center.
Graveside services for Joe O. Perry of Salem, age 74, will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 at the Lake Springs Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary of Salem.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Partly sunny early, then increasing cloudiness high of 52.
Tonight..Cloudy with a 30% chance of showers after midnight, low near 39.
Thursday..Cloudy with a 50% chance of showers before noon, high of 52.
Thursday night..Partly cloudy, low around 30.
Friday..Mostly sunny, high near 55.
