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Cape Nature Center Holds Earth Day Celebration on Saturday
April 22nd 2016 by Dee Loflin
Cape Nature Center Holds Earth Day Celebration on Saturday
Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Friday, April 22 is Earth Day and there are plenty of ways to take part in celebrating the Earth. From taking a day to go fishing, planting a tree or digging in the dirt of a flower bed, time in nature is the best way to celebrate according to Sara Turner, manager of the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center.

“Whether you do something on your own, like add native plants to your landscaping that day, or join us at the nature center for a formal program, Earth Day is a great time to pause and enjoy nature,” Turner said.

The nature center will celebrate Earth Day this Saturday, April 23, with A Southeast Earth Day. Events will be from 1 to 4 p.m. and will focus on the amazing plants, animals and habitats in diverse southeast Missouri habitats.

“Guests can walk our trail to find answers to trivia questions, make a recycled Earth Day craft, enjoy a nature film and many other activities that day,” Turner said.

Turner said there’s something for everyone at the nature center. Youth and adult groups are welcome to attend and no registration is needed for this event.

The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center is located in Cape County Park North near the intersection of Kingshighway and Interstate 55.

Last Updated on April 22nd 2016 by Dee Loflin




Dexter PD Join National Youth Alcohol Enforcement Campaign
April 21st 2016 by Dee Loflin
Dexter PD Join National Youth Alcohol Enforcement Campaign

Dexter Police Department’s Youth Alcohol Enforcement Campaign Joins National

Crackdown To Reduce Drunk Driving Fatalities 

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign Will Target Substance–Impaired Drivers. 

Dexter, Missouri - Local and state law enforcement will be out in full force as part of the annual nationwide

May/Youth Alcohol Enforcement Crackdown “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” substance–impaired

driving crackdown. The crackdown, which will include high-visibility enforcement Dexter, will run from May 5-16, 2016.

The effective nationwide substance–impaired driving crackdown will include high-visibility enforcement,

high-profile events, and will be supported by national paid advertising, creating a comprehensive

campaign to curb substance–impaired driving during the enforcement period.

Dexter Police said its Officers will be aggressively looking for substance–impaired drivers during the crackdown and will arrest anyone caught driving impaired.

Although it is illegal in all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to drive impaired (having a

blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher), far too many people across the nation get behind the

wheel after consuming alcohol or other illegal drugs. The latest statistics from the National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration underscore the serious nature of the nation’s continuing drunk driving

epidemic.

“Every year, about one third of all motor vehicle traffic deaths involve one or more substance- impaired

drivers or motorcycle operators,” said Lieutenant Benton. “In 2015, 178 people were killed and 605

seriously injured on Missouri’s roadways in crashes that involved at least one substance-impaired

driver.” That works out to approximately one substance-impaired driver involved fatality every (2) two

days.

Lieutenant Benton added the St. Patrick’s Day holiday is particularly dangerous. During the Youth Alcohol

Enforcement Campaign May 1-12, 2015, four (4) people were killed and eighteen (18) seriously injured

involving at least one substance-impaired driver that was under 21 years of age.

Research has shown that high-visibility enforcement like the 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign

reduces substance–impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. By joining this nationwide

effort, we will make [Local Area]’s roadways safer for everyone throughout the holiday,” said Lieutenant Benton.

“We want to remind everyone that getting behind the wheel impaired is a terrible idea. Unfortunately,

not only does being under the influence impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, it also impairs

your judgment and good sense about whether you can, or should drive. If you have any doubt about

your sobriety, do not get behind the wheel. If you do chose to drive impaired, you will be arrested. No

warnings. No excuses,” Lieutenant Benton said.

Lieutenant Benton noted that being arrested for driving under the influence of any substance brings a wide

range of negative consequences into one’s life. Substance–impaired drivers face jail time, loss of their

driver licenses, and steep financial consequences such as higher insurance rates, attorney fees, court

costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of their job. When family, friends and co-workers find

out, violators also often face tremendous personal embarrassment.

“Driving while impaired is simply not worth the risk. So don’t take the chance. Remember, we will be out

in force and we will be watching, so ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,’” said Lieutenant Benton.

For more information, visit the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Headquarters at

www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov , or www.saveMOlives.com .


Last Updated on April 21st 2016 by Dee Loflin




Interstate 55 Ramp in Scott County Closed for Pavement Repairs
April 19th 2016 by Dee Loflin
Interstate 55 Ramp in Scott County Closed for Pavement Repairs
Interstate 55 Ramp in Scott County Closed for Pavement Repairs
 
Northbound ramp from I-55 to I-57 in Scott County will be closed as contractor crews perform pavement repairs.

This section of roadway is the ramp coming from I-55 north to I-57 north.

Weather permitting, work will begin Tuesday, May 3 at 6 a.m. and will reopen at 7 p.m.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

Last Updated on April 19th 2016 by Dee Loflin




Dexter Police Dept. Release Results of Click It or Ticket Enforcement
April 19th 2016 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Police Dept. Release Results of Click It or Ticket Enforcement

Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Police ticketed 2 motorists for not wearing seat belts during the April 14th Click It or Ticket mobilization. Law enforcement agencies throughout Missouri participated in this statewide effort to get more motorists to buckle up — and save more lives. 

During the enforcement effort, officers issued a total of 7 traffic citations including: 2 seat belt tickets and 5 other traffic violations.  Officers also conducted a safety checkpoint where seatbelt pamphlets were passed out to motorists reminding them of the importance of seatbelts.

Despite evidence proving the benefits of wearing a seat belt, nearly one in five Missouri motorists are still not making it click. Even more concerning, six out of ten Missourians killed in traffic crashes are unbuckled.

“Seat belts are your single best defense in a crash,” stated Lt. Joshua Benton of the Dexter Police Dept.  “We will continue to encourage drivers to make a simple, smart choice to buckle up and Arrive Alive.” For more information on Missouri’s seat belt use, visit ww.saveMOlives.com. Buckle Up and Arrive Alive




Last Updated on April 19th 2016 by Dee Loflin




Bash Trash with MDC and MoDOT's Annual Trash Bash
April 15th 2016 by Dee Loflin
Bash Trash with MDC and MoDOT's Annual Trash Bash
Missouri - Missourians from every corner of the state are asked to do spring cleaning outdoors and help fight litter through the state's annual No MOre Trash! Bash April 15 to May 15. The Trash Bash is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and MoDOT as part of their ongoing No MOre Trash! statewide anti-litter campaign.

The annual Trash Bash encourages people to clean up litter across Missouri from roadsides, parks, neighborhoods, rivers, streams, trails and other places. Trash Bash activities in April also include educational efforts in schools, community events and Earth Day celebrations.

Each year, MoDOT alone spends about $6 million to remove litter from more than 385,000 acres of roadsides along 34,000 state highway miles. Annual volunteer efforts to pick up litter along Missouri highways are valued at $1 million.

Last year, more than 60,000 bags of litter and several truckloads of debris were picked up during the one month Trash Bash. People also attended numerous educational events stressing the importance of not littering. Volunteers participated through Adopt-A-Highway and Stream Team litter cleanup events. Missouri Stream Team Program volunteers removed 581 tons of litter from waterways and dedicated over $1.8 million worth of volunteer time to annual statewide litter removal.

Littering isn't just ugly, it also hurts wildlife and Missouri outdoors.

Volunteers are needed across the state to participate in litter cleanup activities. Participants can report their cleanup efforts and will receive a thank you No MOre Trash! pin.

For more information and to learn how to participate, visit www.nomoretrash.org or call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636).

Last Updated on April 15th 2016 by Dee Loflin




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