Stories from Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Two people have been charged with attempting to traffic drugs in Stoddard County. The arrests were the result of an undercover narcotics investigation conducted by deputies assigned to the SEMO Drug Task Force, the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department reported...

• St. vs. Timothy Ray Laws - Burglary 1st Degree; Elder Abuse - 3rd Degree; Stealing • St. vs. David Scott Green - DWI - Persistent • St. vs. Timothy A. Alsup - Harassment - 2nd Degree; Trespass - 1st Degree • St. vs. Kristy A. Rutherford - Possession Of Controlled Substance; Failure To Register Motor Vehicle; Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia...

• John E. Williams vs. Brittany D. Potter – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/O Children • Amy M. Mosley vs. Michael Tucker – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/O Children

Traffic/Municipal Cases Filed • St. vs. Rhegan Michelle Tutor - Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20 - 25 Mph) • St. vs. Christopher M. Ward - Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20 - 25 Mph) • St. vs. Trenton James Taylor - Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More)...

A tail-wagging event took place Saturday in historic downtown Dexter to benefit Lucy’s Dog Park. Starting at Lucy’s Dog Park, contestants were encouraged to take their time and walk their dog to multiple rubber duck stations. After each station visit, the total ducks plucked were kept on a scorecard. Additional ducks could be purchased for $1 each, with a maximum of five ducks...

Stoddard County Warranty Deeds County Recorder Candy Collier May 13-17

Route HH in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route CC to Route 153 near Baker, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily...

The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a spring luncheon Thursday at the Bearcat Event Center. Before lunch was served, Chamber of Commerce office manager Karlee Wright welcomed the attendees and asked board members to stand and be recognized while saying, “We are really fortunate to have a chamber board that supports the chamber staff, our community and its members.”...