
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.

Nominations are being accepted for the January 2020 election of the Stoddard County University of Missouri Extension Council members, according to Council Chairman Gary Wyman.
Council members are elected or appointed to two-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms. Nominees must be at least 18 and must reside in Stoddard County. Nominations must be made prior to December 13, 2019.
"We want nominees who are interested in education and the progress of our community," Chairman Gary Wyman said. “The resources of the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University are available to us. We need active council members to help plan educational programs and to work with University of Missouri Extension specialists."
Nominations may be made through the council chairman or the county extension center. Nominees will be contacted to secure their permission to place their names on the January 2020 ballot.
University of Missouri Extension offers educational programs in categories such as agriculture, home economics, business and industry, community development, youth development (4-H) and various continuing education courses, seminars and workshops.
Information or literature about University of Missouri Extension programs is available at the Stoddard County extension center located at 316 S. Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO, at our web site: http://extension.missouri.edu and feel free to contact us at 573-568-3344 for more information.