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3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southeast Missouri
January 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southeast Missouri

Missouri - A magnitude 3.6 earthquake could be felt in southern Missouri, Tennessee, and Arkansas on Tuesday morning.

Around 10:58 a.m. the quake shoot Caruthersville and Kennett in Missouri, Dyersburg, Tennessee, and Blytheville, Arkansas.


Last Updated on January 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin




$20 Counterfeit Bills Found at Local Businesses
January 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin
$20 Counterfeit Bills Found at Local Businesses

Dexter, Missouri - Taco Bell, McDonalds, Burger King and Wal Mart all reported counterfeit bills in the last couple of days in Dexter according to the Dexter Police Department. 

"Please take the extra time to look at small bills such as $10 and $20s," commented Dexter Police Chief Sammy Stone.  "We have had businesses report counterfeit $20 bills this week.  If in doubt, don't take the money.  Some of them are pretty good quality counterfeit so make sure you use the "pen" or hold up to the light to see all the security threads!"

Denominations were $20.  Local businesses should be on the lookout for more suspicious looking money.

LOOK FOR THE SECURITY THREAD!

The security thread is one of the most distinctive security indicators of an authentic bill

If you hold any bill up to the light, you will see a security strip on an authentic bill. It will have “USA” and the Bill’s denomination, aka “USA 20” running vertically on the bill.

The ultimate test is to put the bill under a UV or black light and make sure the bill glows the correct color. This extra security measure was originally added to provide a quick way for bar owners (one of the businesses most commonly targeted to dispose of counterfeit bills) to check the legitimacy of a bill.

Here are the location and colors of the security threads on different bills:

$5 – Right side. Glows blue under UV light

$10 – Right side. Glows orange under UV light

$20 – Far left hand side. Glows green under UV light

$50 – Right around the middle. Glows yellow Under UV light

$100 – On left side. Glows pink under UV light

The newly printed $100 has an extra security feature. There is a visible blue security ribbon down the right middle of the bill that is 3D. If you move it back and forth, you will actually see the number 100 and a variety of little bells will move from side-to-side as the bill shifts.

Businesses might consider posting what a real #20 bill should look like showing all the security measures. You can use the $20 shown in the photo above.


Last Updated on January 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin




Counterfeit Money Still Making Appearances in Dexter
January 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
Counterfeit Money Still Making Appearances in Dexter

Dexter, Missouri - Recently businesses in Dexter received counterfeit bills according to the Dexter Police Department. 

Denominations were $10 and $20.  Local businesses should be on the lookout for more suspicious looking money.

LOOK FOR THE SECURITY THREAD!

The security thread is one of the most distinctive security indicators of an authentic bill

If you hold any bill up to the light, you will see a security strip on an authentic bill. It will have “USA” and the Bill’s denomination, aka “USA 20” running vertically on the bill.

The ultimate test is to put the bill under a UV or black light and make sure the bill glows the correct color. This extra security measure was originally added to provide a quick way for bar owners (one of the businesses most commonly targeted to dispose of counterfeit bills) to check the legitimacy of a bill.

Here are the location and colors of the security threads on different bills:

$5 – Right side. Glows blue under UV light

$10 – Right side. Glows orange under UV light

$20 – Far left hand side. Glows green under UV light

$50 – Right around the middle. Glows yellow Under UV light

$100 – On left side. Glows pink under UV light

The newly printed $100 has an extra security feature. There is a visible blue security ribbon down the right middle of the bill that is 3D. If you move it back and forth, you will actually see the number 100 and a variety of little bells will move from side-to-side as the bill shifts.


Last Updated on January 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin




Missouri Amber Alert Issued Christmas Eve
December 24th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Missouri Amber Alert Issued Christmas Eve
The Springfield Missouri Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for 1-year-old Eli Bandrovskiy.  Police say the boy was taken from his mother’s home during a visitation by the child’s biological father, 33-year-old  Viktor Anatolievich Bandurocskiy.

Both the child and his father were last seen on North Glenstone in Springfield around 9 pm on Friday night.

Authorities believe the two are in the Houston Texas area, after the father’s mobile phone was pinged around 1 pm Christmas Eve.

Eli Bandurocskiy is white, male, age 1, 32 lbs, blonde hair, hazel eyes, unknown complexion, with, wearing thick navy cardigan sweater with 2 red horizontal stripes and large buttons,  grey under shirt, blue and gray striped pajama pants, and blue and lime green velcro tennis shoes. The child had a spare set of clothing described as a grey Christmas sweatshirt, blue shirt, and black skinny jeans.

His father is described as a white, male, age 33, height 5’10”, 150 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes, unknown complexion, wearing a black button up shirt and dark blue jeans.

The father has a history of domestic abuse, drug use, and has made threats towards the child.

They were last seen in white 2008 Scion TC bearing Arkansas license plate 940MNT.

If you have seen the father and/or child, please call 911 or the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1171.

Last Updated on December 24th 2017 by Dee Loflin




Hepatitis A Case Identified in Dexter, Missouri
December 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Hepatitis A Case Identified in Dexter, Missouri
Stoddard County, Missouri -  A case of Hepatitis A has been identified in a food handler that worked while potentially contagious at Huddle House in Dexter, Missouri. The restaurant, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Senior Services and Stoddard County Health Center, is investigating and has taken necessary control measures to decrease the risk of spreading the illness.

Members of the public who ate at the Dexter, Missouri, Huddle House between November 21, 2017 and December 2, 2017 should watch for symptoms of Hepatitis A and seek medical care if they have symptoms. Symptoms usually develop between two and seven weeks after exposure and can include:

·         Fever
·         Fatigue
·         Loss of appetite
·         Nausea
·         Vomiting
·         Abdominal pain
·         Dark urine
·         Clay-colored stools
·         Joint pain
·         Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes)

Vaccine and Immune Globulin (IG) for those Exposed to Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable disease. If given within two weeks of exposure, according to the specific CDC guidelines, prophylaxis vaccine or immune globulin (IG) can prevent illness. With concurrent outbreaks occurring across the nation, vaccine and IG are in limited supply. Therefore, use of these prevention strategies must be restricted to those at highest risk for illness or complications, such as close personal contacts. It is important to note that receiving a Hepatitis A vaccine or IG more than 2 weeks after a known exposure may not prevent illness. 

Disease Information

Hepatitis A is a virus that infects the liver. Most people who get Hepatitis A feel sick for several weeks, but they usually recover completely and do not have lasting liver damage. In rare cases, Hepatitis A can cause liver failure and death; this is more common in people older than 50 and in people with other liver diseases.

Prevention

Hepatitis A is spread when a person swallows the virus present on objects or in food or drinks contaminated by tiny amounts of stool from an infected person. Good hand washing practices are critical for preventing the spread of Hepatitis A. Washing hands after going to the bathroom and changing diapers and before preparing or eating food will help keep the virus from spreading to uninfected people. If you are concerned that you are at high risk of exposure, the best way to keep from getting sick from Hepatitis A is to get vaccinated. The Hepatitis A vaccine is highly effective when administered properly.

For more information about Hepatitis A, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hav/afaq.htm.

Members of the public or providers with patients who are concerned about a potential exposure can call the Stoddard County Health Center at 573-568-4593.

Last Updated on December 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin




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