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Ayers offers his appreciation to Stoddard County community
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
On Jan. 4, 2001, I began my career at The Dexter Statesman, then The Daily Statesman. It has been a great 23 years. In my last couple of days at the newspaper I had many co-workers and community members thank me for my work and time at the newspaper. Some brought cards or gifts...
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Mayer announces he will see re-election
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
Judge Rob Mayer has announced his intentions to seek re-election as the 35th Circuit Judge in Dunklin and Stoddard counties. “Twelve years ago, I promised to apply the law fairly, consistently and impartially. We have created a record of doing that here in this circuit,” Mayer said in a press release. ...
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Jessica Jinkerson elated to attend famed Ron Clark Academy
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
The original SONIC drive-in corporate slogan in the late ‘50s was “Service With the Speed of Sound.” And when it comes to service, teaching is at the apex, which recently drew SONIC’s radar toward Dexter’s Jessica Jinkerson, who has been selected to attend the renowned Ron Clark Academy...
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THE HOUSE THAT LOVE BUILT: Harty House ribbon cutting set for Friday
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
The date has been set. The time is solidified. And the doors are patiently awaiting to be opened. For Renee Trout of the Stoddard County Children’s Home, the sustaining excitement is one of a palpable nature regarding the opening of the Harty House in Dexter...
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Paving project, bridge upgrade planned
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
Work could begin as soon as March on two Stoddard County projects that will improve roadways. Route M will receive pavement improvements, while a bridge substructure on Route P, currently considered in poor condition, will be replaced. The contracts were awarded Feb. 14 by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, along with other projects across Southeast Missouri...
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Stoddard County sheriff reports, Feb. 20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/20/24)
George Allen Doolin Jr., 49, of Bloomfield was arrested on a Stoddard County warrant for nuisance - abandoned vehicle. His bond was set at $132 cash-only. He has bonded out and is no longer in custody at this time. _ Sherma Ann Kelley, 52, Marston was arrested on a Stoddard County warrant for failure to appear on the original charges of possession of controlled substance and failure to signal/gave improper signal when stopping/turning left or right. ...
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Mid-America Inspiration Youth Rally to be held in March
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
The annual Mid-America Inspiration Youth Rally will be held March 8-9 by the Dexter Church of Christ. Intended for youth ages fifth grade and up, the keynote speaker and classroom teachers have been selected to present the truth from God’s word, according to organizers...
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Community calendar, Feb. 21
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
Friday, Feb. 23 Harty House Ribbon Cutting Join organizers from noon to 1 p.m. Friday as they celebrate the opening of The Harty House with a ribbon cutting. This event is hosted by Stoddard County Children’s Home at 1017 Hope Drive. _ Saturday, Feb. 24...
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Darrell Burnett
(Obituary ~ 02/20/24)
Darrell Burnett, son of the late Charles Burnett and Ora Mae Hyten Burnett, was born May 12, 1949, in Essex, Missouri, and departed this life Feb. 17, 2024, in Risco, Missouri, at the age of 74. Services were held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Interment followed in the Barker Cemetery, near Bernie...
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Patricia Wood
(Obituary ~ 02/20/24)
Patricia Wood, daughter of the late James Heaton and Idalene Donaldson Heaton, was born May 12, 1947, in Charleston, Missouri, and departed this life Feb. 14, 2024, in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 76. Services were held at Lighthouse Christian Church in Dexter Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Interment followed in the Hill Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Dorothy Gillespie
(Obituary ~ 02/20/24)
Dorothy Gillespie, daughter of the late James Fulkerson and Beulah Robertson Fulkerson, was born Jan. 23, 1927, near Sikeston, Missouri, and departed this life Feb. 12, 2024, in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 97. Services were held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Interment followed in the Dexter Cemetery...
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Wilma Clubb Testorelli
(Obituary ~ 02/20/24)
Wilma Clubb Testorelli, formerly of Dexter, passed Feb. 6, 2024, at home in Citrus Springs, Florida. She was a member at Church of Christ in Dexter, Missouri, for many years. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Reklau Brahier of Mesa, Arizona, and Victoria Clubb of Citrus Springs, Florida; three grandsons. Jasen Coon of Florida, Stefan Scott of Missouri, David Coon of Michigan; and five great-grandsons, Jacob, Ashton, Logan, Gage, Ouentin...
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Route M closed for culvert replacement
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
Route M in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert along the roadway. This section of roadway is located between Route PP and Route K near Puxico, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m...
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Route 114 reduced for shoulder work
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as as Missouri Department of Transportation Crews perform shoulder work. This section of roadway is located from City Park Road to County Road 725 near Dexter, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Feb. 20 through Friday, March. 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily...
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Route J reduced for shoulder repairs
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
Route J in Stoddard County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder repairs. This section of roadway is located from County Road 413 to Hannel Road near Bloomfield, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Feb. 23 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily...
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ARC holds annual Valentine's party
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
The Stoddard County ARC held its annual Valentine’s party and the Valentine’s King and Queen were crowned. The king is Anthony Strank and the queen is Sierra Bridges.
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Puxico Indians seek 20th win
(High School Sports ~ 02/20/24)
PUXICO - The Puxico Indians (19-5) matched up against a very athletic Portageville Bulldogs (16-9) team on Friday with an opportunity to close out the regular season with 20 wins. The Puxico Indians have not experienced a regular season with 20 wins since 2007...
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Court records, Feb. 14-19
(Court News ~ 02/20/24)
Reports from Stoddard County County Recorder Candy Collier, Feb. 14-Feb. 19 Family/Domestic • TAMMY R CLARK V ROGER D CLARK - CC Dissolution - without Children • ALFONSO R TORRES V JAYDEN S TORRES - CC Dissolution - with Children • KATELYN P STEARNS V DEVON M STEARNS - CC Dissolution - without Children...
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