This Holiday Season, and All Year Long:
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Dexter Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to get drunk drivers off the roads and help save lives. The national high-visibility enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from December 13, 2019 – January 1, 2020. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving, as well as drugged driving, which is on the rise. Increased State and national messages about the dangers of driving impaired, coupled with enforcement and increased officers on the road, aim to drastically reduce drunk driving on our nation’s roadways.
Sadly, the statistics show that we have a lot of work to do to put an end to drunk driving. According to NHTSA, 10,511 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2018, equating to one person killed every 48 minutes. These crashes account for 29 percent of all 2018 fatalities. On average, 10,000 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes each year from 2014 to 2018. That’s the equivalent of 20 jumbo jets crashing each year, with no survivors. This is why the Dexter Police Department is working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. As you head out to enjoy the holiday festivities, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Drunk driving isn’t the only risk on the road: Drug-impaired driving is also an increasing problem on our nation’s roads. If drivers are impaired by any substance—alcohol or drugs—they should not get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Driving while impaired is illegal, period. The bottom line is this: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI. It’s that simple.
During the holidays, and every day, please remember that drunk driving isn’t only illegal, it’s deadly.
For more information about the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, visit www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov.
The Caruthersville Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for
Michele L. Bell, who has been missing since 11:43 p.m. on December 8. Bell's car was located unoccupied near Joiner, Arkansas.
Bell is 36 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 105 pounds. She has blond hair, green eyes and a light complexion. According to authorities she was last seen wearing a pink shirt and pink leggings.
Authorities say Bell is suffering from mental illness and is hallucinating. Anyone has seen Bell or has any information on her whereabouts should dial 911, call the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Caruthersville Police Department at 573-333-4101.
Dexter, Missouri - Join First Midwest Bank in Dexter as they celebrate the real reason for the season! Living Nativity outside and Santa inside!! You won't want to miss out on this wonderful event.
This free event is open to the public and will feature live actors and animals plus coffee and hot cocoa to keep you warm. The event is from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 10th
Santa will also be on hand for the little ones to share their Christmas wishes.
Don’t forget to bring your camera so you can share the excitement of the event for years to come!
NOTICE
City of Bloomfield Elections
Municipal Election
Filing Deadline for Candidates
Notice is hereby given to the residents of Bloomfield, Missouri that the City of Bloomfield calls a general municipal election to be held on April 07, 2020 between the hours of 6:00am and 7:00pm.
Eligible candidates may file with the City Clerk for the following offices:
One (1) Alderman North Ward for a term of two years.
One (1) Alderman South Ward for a term of two years.
Filing for city offices begin on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 8:00am at the office of the City Clerk, located at 400 N. Prairie. Filing deadline will be Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 5:00pm. City Hall is open weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
City of Bloomfield
Kari Standley, MRCC
City Clerk/Treas.
Dexter, Missouri - U.S. Poly has 4 full-time openings in their packing and printing departments.
Job responsibilities include: material handler, assembly, screen printer, and packing line.
These are full time positions with benefits that include retirement and health insurance after a 90-day probation period.
Please pick up your application at 16143 N. Outer Road in Dexter. No phone calls please.
U.S. Poly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
