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Representative Rehder to Speak in Dexter
July 06th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Holly Rehder, 148th District State Representative, will talk about Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) at the July 10th Stoddard County Republican Club Meeting.
Meal begins at 5:30 p.m. at Hickory Log Restaurant in Dexter, Missouri with the Meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend. You do not have to be a Republican Club Member to attend this informative meeting.
Last Updated on July 06th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v7qi/Representative-Rehder-to-Speak-in-Dexter
Dexter PD 4th of July Crackdown Results
July 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Police Department's Fourth (4th) of July Holiday DWI Enforcement Crackdown 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Enforcement Campaign results
Dexter Police issued 36 citations during the enforcement period, which ran from June 30-July 4, 2017. The following are the summons' issued; 1 traffic control device violation, 11 speeding violations, 3 seatbelt violations and 3 uninsured motorists. There were also 45 written/verbal warnings issued to 54 motorists stopped during this campaign.
In 2016, there were 233 fatalities and 700 serious injuries that involved at least one substance-impaired driver. That equates to one substance-impaired driving fatality every 1-3/4 days. During the July 1-4, 2016 holiday period, two (2) people were killed and ten (10) seriously injured in crashes involving at least one substance-impaired driver.
For more information, visit the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Campaign headquarters at www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov, or www.saveMOlives.com.
Last Updated on July 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v7qd/Dexter-PD-4th-of-July-Crackdown-Results
Southbound Interstate 55 in Scott County Reduced for Bridge Repairs
July 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Southbound Interstate 55 in Scott County Reduced for Bridge Repairs
Southbound I-55 in Scott County will be reduced to one lane as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.
This location is the bridge over Ramsey Creek at MM 88.6.
Weather permitting, work will be performed Thursday, July 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 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 July 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v7qc/Southbound-Interstate-55-in-Scott-County-Reduced-for-Bridge-Repairs
Utility Trucks Added to the Move Over Law - Effective August 28th
June 30th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Missouri - You will have to move over for utility trucks with flashing lights beginning August 28, 2017. The "move over" legislation is Senate Bill 222.
Missouri motorists will soon be required to move over for utility vehicles as part of an updated law designed to make roadways safer for emergency workers.
Under legislation signed into law by Gov. Eric Greitens Thursday, drivers approaching a utility vehicle with flashing lights, such as an electric company repair truck, must vacate the lane closest to the vehicle if it is possible, or slow to a safe speed.
The measure, which goes into effect on August 28th, adds utility vehicles to a list of other emergency vehicles, including police, fire, towing and recovery vehicles, where motorists are required to move over in order to give emergency and law enforcement workers space to do their jobs.
The new law was among a package of traffic and transportation industry bills signed by the governor Thursday, including new regulations allowing farm equipment to be driven on roads after dark as long as they are properly lighted.
Last Updated on June 30th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v7q0/Utility-Trucks-Added-to-the-Move-Over-Law--Effective-August-28th
Japanese Beetles Wreak Havoc on Missouri's Plants
June 30th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Missouri - The Japanese beetle and the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) are two invasive insects that are wreaking havoc on Missouri's plants and trees. To the untrained eye, these two pests may look similar to one another. However, there are a few easy ways to figure out which green pest is plaguing your yard.
"It's easy to tell these two beetle species apart, even though both are metallic green in color and about a half-inch long," said MDC Forest Entomologist Robbie Doerhoff. "EAB is slender and bullet shaped, while Japanese beetles are much wider and have copper-colored wing covers."
Japanese Beetle
Japanese beetles were first discovered in North America in 1916, likely imported from Asia in potted plants. Japanese beetles can now be found through much of Missouri, with high populations in some areas.
Japanese beetles are leaf "skeletonizers," feeding on the upper surface of leaves and leaving behind a lacy network of leaf veins. They can feed upon more than 300 different types of plants and are frequently seen on grape vines, rose bushes, and elm, linden, sassafras, and fruit trees. In Missouri, these pests are usually present in June and July.
"Japanese beetles can defoliate an entire tree in just a few days. Good tree care, such as proper mulching and watering during dry spells, becomes very important in helping reduce stress to damaged trees," said Doerhoff.
For light infestations of Japanese beetles on shrubs and small trees, Doerhoff recommends hand-picking beetles and putting them in soapy water. While several insecticides are available to control these pests, caution is in order.
"If you decide to use insecticides, select a product labeled for Japanese beetles and the plant type you want to protect. To avoid killing beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies, don't apply insecticides to blooming plants," she said.
Circle G located on Market Street behind Busy B has Japanese Beetle Traps for just a few dollars and rumor is they work GREAT!!!
Last Updated on June 30th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v7q2/Japanese-Beetles-Wreak-Havoc-on-Missouris-Plants
