THREE DEATHS FROM COVID-19 REPORTED IN STODDARD COUNTY; ADDITIONAL CASES REPORTED ACROSS MISSOURI
There have been three more deaths from the coronavirus reported in Stoddard County, while additional cases of the coronavirus were confirmed across Southeast Missouri.
According to the Stoddard County Health Department, there were three deaths reported from a nursing home in Puxico, making the County’s death total from the virus 14. 10 new patients were also reported on Wednesday, bringing the County’s total to 452. Of them, 99 are currently active, while 339 have recovered.
In Butler County, 11 new cases were reported on Wednesday, bringing the County’s total to 533. Dunklin County’s total confirmed cases rose to 675 yesterday. Of them, 468 have recovered, while 200 are still under self-isolation.
In Missouri, as of Wednesday, there are now 106,587 cases of the virus in the state, while 1,739 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of the virus, including persistent coughing, shortness of breath, or fever, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
CITY OF ELLSINORE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETING ON DEVELOPMENT GRANT
There will be a public meeting in the city of Ellsinore in a few weeks.
According to the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission, the city will be hosting the public hearing to discuss the city’s submission of an application for the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation Program. All citizens are encouraged to come and give input and verbally assist in the meeting.
There will be a Needs Assessment document that will be completed by participants, and will detail what citizens believe to be are the strengths and weaknesses of the community.
The meeting will be held at the Ellsinore City Hall at 11 West Cleveland Avenue, at 5:15 pm on Monday, September 28th.
ROADWAY IN WAYNE COUNTY SCHEDULED TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS
A roadway in Wayne County will be closed today while undergoing repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route U, from Route FF to County Road 378, will be closed while MODOT crews perform pavement repairs.
The work is scheduled to take place from 8 am to 3 pm.
ARREST MADE IN RELATION TO CARTER COUNTY POACHING CASE
A woman was arrested in relation to a poaching case in Carter County.
Officials with the Carter County Sheriff’s Department report that 50 year old Deborah Flanigan, of Chaffee, was charged with shooting and abandoning a cow elk near M Highway in Carter County. She was also issued citations for illegally hunting the protected species, as well as wasting and abandonment of wildlife.
There are currently five active cases ongoing by the Missouri Department of Conservation related to poaching, and there is a $20,000 reward for any information that will lead to a conviction.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the MDC’s by calling 417-256-7161.
MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD MOBILIZATION EXTENDED
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has extended the mobilization of the Missouri National Guard.
Governor Parson signed an executive order to extend the Guard’s presence and activity in assisting various projects that help combat the pandemic’s effects throughout Missouri, including testing support, supply and equipment transportation, and meal distribution.
The Guard’s mobilization has been extended to December 30th.
DRIVER INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE COLLISION IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
Injuries were reported following a vehicle collision in Pemiscot County on Tuesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Highway 84 in Hayti, where a vehicle failed to yield to another oncoming vehicle.
The driver of the struck vehicle suffered minor injuries, and was transported to a Hayti Hospital for treatment.
