Stories from Thursday, September 3, 2015

"Many times we do not realize just how ideas are unfolded. The opry idea came from the blue and the green- the blue of an Arkansas sky and the green of the Ozarks in mid-summer. There is a little town which skirts the Missouri line, called Mammoth Spring... ...

Agronomy is an important aspect of everyone's life, every day. Everything from food, ethanol-based gas and natural fibers for clothing are just a few of the products that are results of agronomy and the work of agronomists. The University of Missouri Oregon County Extension has welcomed a new face to the department, agronomist James Gundel. He is originally from Washburn, Mo., a small town much like Alton. "I'm from an area like this and really like this area," said Gundel...

Shady Oaks Healthcare in Thayer had a reason to celebrate. Last week, on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the Missouri Healthcare Association Convention, Karen Lhamon, CNA at Shady Oaks, received the CNA of the Year state award. Activity Director, Kim Harralston; Administrator, Janie Walters and Medical Records Director, Leslie Crowe were thrilled to be a part of the celebration as Lhamon accepted the award...

A Thayer woman has been charged with a class B felony in the first degree and class A felony is demeanor of assault in the third degree. Wednesday, Aug. 26, dispatch contacted Detective James Martin notifying him of a break in that occurred at a Thayer residence. ...

A Salem Elementary School teacher was arrested Aug. 28 after allegations were made that he was inappropriate with a former student. According to the affidavit for warrant of arrest David Thomas Cone, 38, of Melbourne was said to have committed these acts on two separate occasions...

The city of Viola has held several public meetings concerning the possibility of and need for a waste water and treatment system project. The city applied to the Arkansas Department of Natural Resources (ANRC) for Water Compliance which is necessary before any funding agency will consider their application for financial assistance...

The Salem City Council met in regular session Aug. 27 at the Salem City Hall. There were several items on the agenda to be discussed. King Johns, LLC agreed to provide service at the Civic Center for two holding tanks with a total of 4000 gallons, for the City of Salem. ...

Fulton County Sheriff's Department with other assisting agencies was conducting their annual marijuan eradication operation in the Fulton County area when they noticed large amounts of marijuana at a Fulton County residence. According to the affidavit of probable cause for arrest, on Aug. ...