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Students Safe at Poplar Bluff Middle School Thanks to Quick Actions by Other Students
October 30th 2018 by Dee Loflin
On Tuesday, October 30th, 2018, the Poplar Bluff Police Department learned of a 13 year old Poplar Bluff Junior High School student, found to be in possession of a firearm. The firearm was seized by the Poplar Bluff Junior High School staff, along with the School Resource Officer, after information was provided as to its presence, by other students.
According to Superintendent Dr. Scott Dill, the situation was resolved quickly because other students saw something and chose to report it to administration.
Superintendent Dill said a call was made to parents in the district to alert them.
Poplar Bluff Police Department Investigators have interviewed the student and he has since been taken into custody. During the interview, the student disclosed that he only intended to use the firearm to scare other students. Investigators have seized electronic devices, belonging to the student, in an attempt to gain more information. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and additional interviews are currently being performed.
The Poplar Bluff Police Department takes threats of this nature very seriously and is investigating this incident thoroughly. Additionally, we would like to commend the students who came forward in providing the information.
Last Updated on October 30th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vbgf/Students-Safe-at-Poplar-Bluff-Middle-School-Thanks-to-Quick-Actions-by-Other-Students
City of Dexter Trick or Treat! Fire Dept to Hand Out Candy!
October 29th 2018 by Dee Loflin
The Dexter Police Department encourages all Halloween trick-or-treaters to have a safe and enjoyable experience this year.
Trick or treating in the City of Dexter will be held on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Dexter Fire Dept located on Stoddard Street across beginning at 5 p.m. If rain they will have goodies available inside the Fire Dept Building.
With that in mind, Dexter police offer the following general safety tips:
• Wear light-colored clothing that’s short enough to prevent tripping and add reflective tape to the sides, front and back of the costume.
• Make sure children can see well through face masks, or use cosmetics to create fun or scary faces.
• Adults should accompany young children.
• Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight after dark.
• Trick or Treat in your neighborhood or visit homes you know, and participate in the trunk or treat
• Watch for traffic.
• Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy.
• Examine all candy before allowing children to eat it.
• Keep costumed children away from pets. The pets may not recognize the child and become frightened.
Last Updated on October 29th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vbfg/City-of-Dexter-Trick-or-Treat-Fire-Dept-to-Hand-Out-Candy
Presidential Proclamation - Flags to Fly Half Staff
October 29th 2018 by Dee Loflin
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, October 31, 2018. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-seventh day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-third.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Last Updated on October 29th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vbfc/Presidential-Proclamation--Flags-to-Fly-Half-Staff
Four Full-Time Positions Available at U.S. Poly
October 23rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
U.S. Poly has four full time openings in our packing and printing departments.
Job responsibilities include: Material handler, assembly, screen printer,and packing line.
This is a full time position with benefits that include retirement and Health insurance after a 90 day probation period.
Please pick up your application in person at the below address.
U.S. Poly
16143 N. Outer Rd
Dexter, MO 63841
Last Updated on October 23rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vbem/Four-FullTime-Positions-Available-at-US-Poly
U.S. Route 60 in Stoddard County Reduced for Bridge Repairs
October 23rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
Westbound Route 60 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
This section of roadway is located between County Road 583 to Route N.
Weather permitting, work will performed Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 7 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 October 23rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vbej/US-Route-60-in-Stoddard-County-Reduced-for-Bridge-Repairs
