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Library Director Glenda Wofford packing up some books. The Salem Public Library will close at its old facility at 102 N. Jackson St. July 20 and reopen at its new facility at 301 W. Fourth St. on Aug. 3, with its grand reopening scheduled for Sept. 12.
Salem Public Library moving right along
The Salem Public Library staff is busy preparing for its move to the library’s future home at 304 N. Jackson St., the old First National/U.S. Bank building near the Salem Police Department.
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Grab your Stetson and strap on your spurs Salem, rodeo will be returning to the Dent County Commons Labor Day weekend, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5-6. Comments (0)
- Jul 28 Salem husband and wife charged with making meth Comments (0)
- Jul 28 Rodeo returns to Salem Sept. 5-6 Comments (0)
- Jul 28 COUNTY COMMISSION: Representative from Blunt’s office to visit Dent County Comments (0)
- Jul 28 PARK BOARD: Improvements may include new sign, soccer field creation Comments (0)
- Jul 28 State confirms new state park at old Camp Zoe Comments (0)
- Jul 28 SMDH BOARD: New members elected, Gargus to replace Cunningham Comments (0)
- Jul 22 Flags lowered for Chattanooga victims Comments (0)
- Jul 21 ALDERMEN: Aldermen approve revamping of city limits Comments (0)
- Jul 21 R-80 BOARD: Freeman and Tune hired, bids accepted Comments (0)
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The track team produced a stable of talented young athletes this year which helped Salem send five players to the state sectionals and two all the way to the state championships. Comments (0)
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The 2015 4-H/FFA Expo
The 2015 4-H/FFA Expo was held July 15-18 at the Dent County Commons. The event featured plenty of food, family fun and livestock auctions. The most important thing on disp…
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The 2015 4-H/FFA Expo
The 2015 4-H/FFA Expo was held July 15-18 at the Dent County Commons. The event featured plenty of food, family fun and livestock auctions. The most important thing on display, however, was the next generation of Missouri farmers.
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VIDEO: Dent County Commission votes to rescind lowering of flag
Video by Tyler McConnell Staff Writer The Dent County Commission met in a special session at the Dent County Judicial Building Courtroom at 4 p.m. today (July 15) where they voted unanimously to rescind their Monday morning (July 13) order to lower the flags at the Dent County Courthouse and Judicial Building in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage. The commissioners apologized to veterans for their flag etiquette, but made no comment on Monday morning's unanimously voted on written statement that referred to same-sex marriage as an "abomination." "We do not have the power or the authority," said Second District Commissioner Gary Larson, in reference to lowering the flag. "My apologies to everyone.” Read the full story here.
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Seville Care Center sings "Happy Birthday" to Nina Plank on her 100th birthday
Video by Tyler McConnell.Nina Plank celebrated her 100th birthday June 3, 2015 at Seville Care Center in Salem, Missouri, surrounded by family and friends. Mayor JJ Tune made an appearance at the festivities to proclaim June 3, 2015 “Nina Dale Chambers Day” and presented Plank the official paperwork, signed by Mayor JJ Tune and City Clerk Mary D. Happel, and sealed with the official seal of the City of Salem. The proclamation even mentioned that, “Nina enjoys a good ole ice cold Dr. Pepper to this day.” Plank’s marriage to Levi Jasper Plank lasted 65 years. Dale Plank is their son, and the family lived in Dent County most of their lives. Plank was also recognized by Governor Jay Nixon, who sent her a personal letter in celebration of her 100 years.
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Elvis Presley performs at Salem Residential Care
Video by Tyler McConnellElvis Presley lit Salem Residential Care in Salem, Missouri on fire during his May 27, 2015 afternoon performance where he tore through his timeworn catalog of classic hits. When asked what his real name was (performer Michael Florence), a die-hard fan of decades called out from the back row, “His real name is Elvis Presley!”To book Mike – sorry, we mean Elvis – for a party, wedding, anniversary or to perform at a bar or club, etc., call (806) 598-2310.
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Schools Out feat. Band of Teachers
A link to the video of the Salem High School teachers and principal performing "Schools Out" at the Scholarships that Rock school assembly, May 8. The video features Rob Wofford - vocals/English, Eric Myers - guitar/English, David Schatz - bass/Band, Gary O'day - drums/Math and Principal John Smith. Eric Myers created the video using cell phone footage shot from a plethora of students in the audience.
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The 2015 Rally in the 100 Acre Wood
The 2015 Rally in the 100 Acre Wood was held in Dent County on Saturday, Feb. 28. Thousands of fans attended and could be seen in downtown Salem that morning. Unfortunately, heavy snowfall forced an early cancellation of the event.
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Submitted video from the Dent County Sheriff's Office
The video contains a small segment from a body camera; the Dent County Sheriff’s Office has plans to begin outfitting deputies with body cameras over the next year.
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Renovations at Salem Middle and High Schools
Video with commentary on the renovations at Salem High School and Salem Middle School.
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2014 4-H & FFA Expo
Photo coverage of the 2014 4-H/FFA Expo, held at Oakwood Mule Farm July 16-19, 2014.
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Salem Senior High Chamber Choir
2013-2014 Salem Senior High Chamber Choir (Salem, MO) Performance at Nationals in Nashville, TN under the direction of Elaine Russell.
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