Stories from Friday, April 9, 2021

A Dexter author will hold her first book signing on April 15 at the Gallery in Dexter. Belinda Worley will be on hand to sign her book “An Autism Journey of Hope” from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served during the event. The Gallery is located at 31 E. Stoddard...

The Iron County Sheriff's office has issued an endangered silver advisory for Chester Bradley, 88 of Ironton. Authorities say Bradley left his residence on Killarney Drive in Ironton between 3 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on April 9. Bradley is described as 5 foot 8 inches, weighing 160 pounds. He bald with a white stubble in his beard and has blue eyes. Authorities are unsure what clothing he may be wearing. Bradley has been diagnosed with dementia...

The Stoddard County Emergency Management Agency received multiple reports of damage following the Friday evening storms. Director Andrew Bohnert said both residents and activated storm spotters reported on conditions. In a social media release Bohnert said pea sized hail was reported across the western part of Stoddard County with hail up to quarter size reported in the Puxico area. ...