Stories from Tuesday, July 30, 2024

• Richard Dustin Jones, Bloomfield, MO, to Kendra Michelle Fernandez, Doniphan, MO • Steven Paul Koerner, Bloomfield, MO, to Ashley Dawn Freed, Scott City, MO • Charles Dean Kelley, Bloomfield, MO, to Tina Marie Messmer, Bloomfield, MO • Joshua Lee Rogers, Puxico, MO, to Amber Nicole Marie Nelson, Park Hill, MO...

• Dustin Anschultz to James T. Robey – SEC 1 TWP 27 R 11 • Edward W. Hendrix, Carla K. Hendrix to Brandon Tidwell, Jennifer Tidwell – SEC 14 TWP 28 R 10 • Trent Stafford, Alexis Acord Stafford to Theron D. Crawford, April L. Crawford – GEORGE HOUCKS ADD PUXICO BLK 5 LOTS 5 6 AND 7...

• Dexter vs. James Earl Thomas - Failed To Register Vehicle • Bloomfield vs. Nathan Kyle Green - Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (11-15 Mph Over) • St. vs. Savannia Miceala Stoddard - Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16 - 19 Mph) • St.. vs. Michael Kenneth Morgan - Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16 - 19 Mph)...

July 22 was the first day of Full Band Camp for Dexter High School marching band members. The camp is mandatory. Full Band Camp will be held on the football field at Charles Bland Stadium from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. until Aug. 2. First time band director Sam Barrentine said, “I am eager to build upon the foundation laid by my predecessors and to continue the legacy of excellence that defines the Dexter High School band program.”...

The following three candidates are running on the Republican ticket for a seat as the District 2 representative for the Stoddard County Commission. Incumbent Carol Jarrell is challenged by Wes Howard and Jeff Riddle in Tuesday’s election. All three candidates were presented with the same questions by the Dexter Statesman. Their answers are presented in ballot order...

The following candidates are running on the Republican ticket for Stoddard County Sheriff. Incumbent Carl Hefner is challenged by Thomas Forkum in Tuesday’s election. Both candidates were presented with the same questions by the Dexter Statesman. Answers are presented in ballot order...

The following candidates are running on the Republican ticket for Stoddard County coroner. Incumbent Brent Stidham is challenged by Charlie Robertson. Both candidates were presented with the same questions by the Dexter Statesman more than a week before the publication deadline. Robertson did not to respond...

The following candidates are running on the Republican ticket for 35th Judicial Circuit presiding judge. Incumbent Rob Mayer is challenged by Daren Todd. Both men have a lengthy legal career, and both men are looking for the most votes. The candidates were presented with the same questions by the Dexter Statesman. Information is presented in ballot order...

Reflections of Grace - Revelation 20:2-3 “And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while.” — Revelation 20:2-3...

VBS is an important part of ministry Today, as I write, we are getting ready for Vacation Bible School. As far as I know, our church has been doing Bible school for a very long time. In fact, most of the churches in our towns have some sort of Bible school, Bible camp, church camp or other such activities...

Charles E. Adams, 57, of Dexter was arrested on a Stoddard County warrant for harrassment-second degree-second or subsequent offense, sexual misconduct-second degree, trespass-first degree and peace disturbance-first offense. He was booked in Stoddard County jail on a $7,500 cash only bond...

Joseph Ross, 43, of Dexter was arrested on Wednesday, July 24 for warrant service fail to appear/pay fine. _____ David Clayton, Jr., 45, of Dexter was arrested on Wednesday, July 24 for warrant service fail to appear/pay fine. _____ Richard Walkins, 42, of Dexter was arrested on Friday, July 26 for warrant service fail to appear/pay fine.