Injuries were reported Tuesday, Feb. 24, resulting from a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 68 a half mile north of the Salem city limits, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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What was once a small rural community and farmland is now the largest training area on Fort Leonard Wood. Training Area 244, also known as the Normandy Training Area, stretches over 900 acres and serves as the primary joint-service training environment for Department of War construction engineers.

A 75-year-old Salem woman was injured Feb. 15 resulting from a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 21 in Reynolds County four miles south of Ellington, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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Legislation creating a state-run video lottery system to replace and regulate “gray market” slot machines that have proliferated for years in gas stations, bars and fraternal halls across the state narrowly cleared the Missouri House on Wednesday, Feb. 18, winning passage by just one vote. 

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Susan Yardley of Plato began her Sunday morning, November 23, with a cup of coffee and plans to go horseback riding. Within moments, her day and her life took an unexpected turn.

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The Missouri Logging Council (MLC) is pleased to announce the Master Logger Certification of local logger James Darden of Darden Professional Timber Harvesting LLC, Salem, MO.

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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released its 2025 Progress Update for the Missouri Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. The update highlights the state’s significant progress in reducing nutrient pollution, improving water quality and strengthening statewide conservation efforts.

The City of Salem Board of Aldermen held its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10, during which the board settled its months long debate, settled by the city’s residents in a public survey over the course of February: What color will the new water tower be?

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Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District is seeking area sponsors within its seven-county region for the 35th Annual Earth Day Poster, Trash Art and Graphic Art Contest. Sponsorships provide prizes for students placing first and second along with honorable mentions in the contest. Some 9…