Your World Today – Wednesday, August 24, 2016
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NEWS: Wednesday, August 24, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
An accident occurred at 9:20 Monday morning in Texas County on Highway 32 about six miles east of Licking. According to the highway patrol report, a 2001 Mercury driven by 20-year old Antony Ehrhart of Licking was traveling westbound on highway 32, ran off the left side of the roadway and struck an embankment and overturned. Ehrhart suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Salem Memorial District Hospital. He was not wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Mercury was totaled and was towed by Jays Automotive.
The Salem Police Department released reports involving theft, drug use in the presence of children, theft of fuel and a burglary. On Sunday, August 7th at 12:48 in the afternoon, an officer was detailed to Mobil in reference to a theft. The report revealed the driver of a maroon four door car pumped fuel valued at $11.24 and left without paying. Then at 12:59, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of North Iron in reference to a hotline call regarding drug use in the presence of children led to the arrest of a 24-year old Salem female for possession of methamphetamine. She was incarcerated pending the application for a warrant. Late that night at 11:12, an officer responded to Wal-Mart in reference to a theft. The report revealed an employee had taken $240.00 from the cash drawers and led to the arrest of a 25-year old Salem male for stealing. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Monday, August 8th at 4:00 pm, an officer located a 33-year old female of Houston, Missouri at the Salem Treatment Center who had a fugitive warrant from Texas County, Missouri. She was taken into custody on the warrant and incarcerated pending extradition. Later that night at 9:55, an officer was detailed to Casey's General Store on McArthur in reference to theft of fuel. The report revealed a motorist pumped fuel valued at $20.31 and left without paying and later came back to pay for the fuel and there were no charges. On Tuesday, August 9th at 12:46 in the afternoon, an officer was contacted at the station in reference to a burglary. The report revealed that someone unknown forcibly entered a storage unit near Highway 32 and Craig Industrial Drive and took household items valued at $3,025.00. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces a name change and new features to its free fishing app. With the updated app, previously named Find MO Fish and now called MO Fishing, users can: Buy, save, and show permits right from their mobile devices. Access a database of more than 950 public places to fish. See what selected bodies of water offer, such as boat ramps, docks, parking lots, fish-attractor structures, restrooms, and other amenities. View detailed maps of more than 4,000 fish-attractor locations for selected bodies of water. Read annual fishing prospects and weekly fishing reports for many bodies of water. Use the app’s Fish Guide to help identify the catch of the day. Get information on fishing regulations, seasons, catch limits, and more. Download MO Fishing through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices. Get more info on MO Fishing online at mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/mobile-apps/mo-fishing.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to pay attention every time they are behind the wheel, but especially before and after school when children are walking, biking, or driving to school. Many schools throughout the state have started their 2016-2017 school year. This brings a change in traffic patterns. It is critical for drivers to be alert, especially near school zones, playgrounds, and bicycle paths. School buses and parents taking their children to school will join other motorists on the road and affect the morning and afternoon commute. Whatever route you drive, expect this additional traffic and prepare by allowing extra time to reach your destination. Afternoons can be especially dangerous. Most traffic crashes involving young drivers (under the age of 21) in 2015 occurred between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m., when school typically lets out. Drivers need to be aware of the increased traffic during this time—not just in areas around school, but all around town. Remember: Many of these drivers are inexperienced. It is important to encourage those young drivers to remember driving is a full-time job. Using a cell phone, texting, or adjusting the radio can be the distraction that leads to a traffic crash. Texting is against the law for anyone under the age of 22. When you see a school bus, follow the law. Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus. However, it is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus. Drivers, when you see a stopped school bus, stay alert. Children may not be aware of traffic and dart unexpectedly into the roadway. In 2015, one person was killed and 376 people were injured in school bus crashes. Missouri experienced 960 traffic crashes involving school buses last year.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Salem Lady Volleyball Tigers lost to the Rolla Bulldogs in the opening match of the year at Rolla Monday in two straight games, 18-25 and 15-25. Their next action will be Thursday night at Bunker at starting at 6:00.
The 12th Tiger Football Booster Club is selling Booster shirts. The shirts may be purchased at the home football games or by contacting Stephanie Floyd at 573-247-1441.
Wilmer Flores and Justin Ruggiano homered as the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 on Tuesday night. Randal Grichuk homered for St. Louis and Cardinals lefty Jaime Garcia (10-9) gave up a season-high six runs at home in just four innings. The Cardinals and Mets will battle again tonight at 6:20 on KSMO Radio.
Yordano Ventura escaped two threats while pitching six innings, and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to nine games by beating the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Tuesday night. Ventura allowed six hits and one walk while striking out six. Kelvin Herrera pitched a perfect ninth for his eighth save. The Royals and Marlins will play again tonight.
The City of Salem Youth Flag Football will have registrations now through Friday, September 2nd at the City Administration Building, located at 400 North Iron during regular business hours. All boy and girls in grades 1st through 6th can signup and the cost is $20 per child. Games will be held every Saturday starting September 24th. For more information, contact Parks & Recreation Director Tye Lydon at 729-6290.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Maxine Gilmore of St. James, age 90, will be held Thursday at 1:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Partly sunny, high of 89 with a heat index of 99 with a 20% chance of rain.
Tonight..Mostly clear, low near 70.
Thursday..Sunny with a 30% chance of afternoon showers, high of 89.
Thursday night..Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance for showers, low near 68.
Friday..Cloudy with a 50% chance for rain, high of 84.
