Stories from Monday, June 30, 2014

DEXTER -- A vacant home burned late Sunday evening in Dexter. The home, located at 909 N. Sassafras, was vacant at the time of the fire. Dexter Fire Chief Don Seymore said a neighbor reported the fire at 10:09 p.m. Sunday night. Firefighters remained on the scene for two hours before returning to the station. They were called back to the scene later in the night for a flare up...

Dexter Police June 27-30, 2014 Phillip Cook, 35, of Dexter was arrested at 109 N. Nelson St. at 7:46 a.m. for driving while suspended or revoked. Brian Owens, 43, of Dexter was arrested at the local parole office at 10:58 a.m. June 27 on a warrant for stealing. He was taken to the county jail. There is no bond, and he remains in jail...

SUBMITTED photo Dr. John T. Blair was honored recently for having served a complete tenure, nine years, as a member of the Keller Public Library Board of Directors. He was recognized with a plaque of appreciation for his contributions and dedication to the library during the board's June meeting. Presenting the plaque to Blair is Library Director Pam Trammell...