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Dexter author to hold first book signing (4/9/21)

A Dexter author will hold her first book signing on April 15 at the Gallery in Dexter. Belinda Worley will be on hand to sign her book “An Autism Journey of Hope” from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served during the event. The Gallery is located at 31 E. Stoddard...
Damage reported following storms (4/9/21)

The Stoddard County Emergency Management Agency received multiple reports of damage following the Friday evening storms. Director Andrew Bohnert said both residents and activated storm spotters reported on conditions. In a social media release Bohnert said pea sized hail was reported across the western part of Stoddard County with hail up to quarter size reported in the Puxico area. ...
Dexter's Boles, Slusher make academic all-state (4/12/21)

Dexter's Ryder Boles and Riley Slusher were named to the Class 4 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State team. The award is Individuals must meet the following criteria to qualify for academic all-state: Player must be a senior in good standing with the team and possess outstanding moral character, according to the MBCA website. ...
SEMO Electric representative approaches commission about FCC policy (4/13/21)

BLOOMFIELD — Loyd Rice, manager of fiber services for SEMO Electric Cooperative, addressed the Stoddard County Commission on Monday morning concerning the process used by the Federal Communications Commission to distribute money for rural internet access...
2021 Dexter Elks Student of the Year Banquet (4/13/21)
Dexter PD seeks help finding missing man (4/6/21)

The Dexter Police Department is seeking the help of area residents in finding a man who was reported missing last weekend. Cesar Garcia Marcelo, 46, left his residence on Friday, March 26, in a black 2011 Honda 4-door hatchback with Illinois license plate of AX32496, according to authorities. He was traveling to St. Louis to visit a family member, but never arrived at his destination. He was reported missing officially on Saturday, April 3...
Bernie School Board reorganizes; updates policies (4/13/21)

The Bernie School Board reorganized Monday evening as two members were sworn in to begin additional terms. A nonelection was declared in the Bernie School Board race when incumbents Judy Zoll and Gary Eaton ran unopposed in last week’s municipal election...
Dexter Board of Aldermen passes two ordinances; hears about relief funds (4/7/21)

The Dexter Board of Aldermen passed two ordinances at its April meeting. The first ordinance authorized the city to execute a block grant agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for a sum not exceeding $774,258. The city will match funds in the approximate amount of $55,528. This grant will allow the construction of two box hangars at the Dexter Municipal Airport...
PB man charged with child sex trafficking (4/14/21)

Poplar Bluff man remains in the Butler County jail after his Tuesday arrest on charges of sexual trafficking of a child. The arrest of Chester Scott Burress, 61, was the result of an investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit and the Missouri Digital Forensic Center...
Jacob Williams - DHS teacher named MCSS Teacher of the Year (4/7/21)

“The money, obviously, was a big draw,” Jacob Williams of Dexter laughs good-naturedly, “but seriously, I had the benefit of having some great teachers in high school—Melba Walker, John Wade, Linda Dowdy, and Larry Louder—who set a high standard for their students and served as a great example to me.”...