Stories from Wednesday, April 3, 2024

“Lifeguards are needed,” Dexter City Administrator David Wyman reported during the Dexter Board of Alderman meeting held Monday. Applications are currently being accepted for lifeguard positions at the Dexter Aquatic Center. First year lifeguards are paid $12.80 per hour...

PUXICO — It’s the beginning of a new adventure, “and hopefully it will be a pleasant experience. I’m excited,” said Joe Hodges upon winning his seat on the Puxico R-VIII School Board.

As communities throughout Southeast Missouri brace themselves for increased traffic as a result of the upcoming eclipse, Dexter has likewise made plans to prepare. “More than anything, we want people to enjoy the experience of the eclipse, and we want them to enjoy the city of Dexter,” said Dexter Chamber of Commerce Director Alisha Trammell. “We’re anticipating good things for everyone.”...

Stoddard County commissioners signed a proclamation Monday declaring the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation calls upon citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities, schools, law enforcement, elected leaders and businesses to increase their participation strengthening the community...

BLOOMFIELD — Chuck Hastings, director of the Stoddard County Ambulance District presented solar eclipse congestion coping strategies and lessons learned during the Stoddard County commissioners meeting Monday. Hastings said, “Stoddard County contains 829 square miles of mostly flat terrain, making our area a prime location to view the solar eclipse Monday, April 8.”...