Stories from Monday, August 3, 2020

The Dexter R-XI School District has released its COVID-19 re-entry plan for its students and staff. The district formed a task force consisting of Superintendent Amy James, Assistant Superintendent Gavin Miller, Retired Superintendent C.A. Counts, school board members, building principals and assistant principals, the Southwest Elementary nurse and other staff members from various buildings and job functions to get a wide range of knowledge and skills...

Ben Godwin, Director of the Stoddard County Health Center, confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 and 11 recoveries Monday. The county now stands at 209 confirmed cases with 20 active cases, 180 recoveries and nine deaths. Five of the new cases came over the weekend with the other two on Monday. ...

The Dexter Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating Terry Kenneth Gale. According to the statement released by the Dexter Police, Gale has active felony warrants for burglary and stealing.