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Missing Person Alert in Dexter, Missouri
October 12th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Missing Person Alert
The Dexter Police Department is currently investigating a missing adult;
Ronald G. Uthoff, w/m, age 70. Mr. Uthoff was last seen at his residence in Dexter, Mo. on 10/12/2018 @ 1:00 am.
Mr. Uthoff is on oxygen (but none with him) and possible early stages of dementia.
Mr. Uthoff should be driving a 1995 GMC Sierra Z71 step side, red in color. No known direction of travel. If located please contact the Dexter Police Department 573-624-5512
Last Updated on October 12th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vbb8/Missing-Person-Alert-in-Dexter-Missouri
FREE Hep A Vaccines for Those That Qualify
October 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Free Hepatitis A vaccinations available this Thursday at the Lighthouse Church in Dexter to help combat the Hepatitis A outbreak occurring in our area.
See if you qualify and help protect yourself from being infected!
If you cannot make it to this clinic but meet one of the criteria, you can stop by the Stoddard County Public Health Center in Bloomfield to receive one also, call for more information at 573-568-4593!
Last Updated on October 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vbam/FREE-Hep-A-Vaccines-for-Those-That-Qualify
US Flags to Half-Staff on Sun, Oct 7, 2018 in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
October 05th 2018 by Dee Loflin
United States Flags to Half-Staff on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers.
103 Fallen Firefighters will be honored during the 37th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 7, 2018. The U.S. Fire Service will pay tribute to the lives of 80 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2017 and 23 firefighters who died in previous years.
In accordance to Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 7 sunrise to sunset in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
Last Updated on October 05th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb9v/US-Flags-to-HalfStaff-on-Sun-Oct-7-2018-in-Honor-of-National-Fallen-Firefighters-Memorial-Service
Dexter Police Department Releases Results of Child Restraint Checks
October 01st 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Police Department Releases Results of Child Restraint Checks
Campaign Reminds Motorists to Boost and Buckle Kids Under 8
Dexter, Missouri– The Dexter Police Department participated in the Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week Law Enforcement Campaign conducted September 23-29, 2018. During the enforcement effort, officers issued a total of 19 traffic tickets including: 16 safety belt tickets.
Missouri law requires all children under the age of eight to be in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat unless they are 80 lbs or 4’9” tall.
“It’s so important for parents and caregivers to understand the importance of child restraints,”Chief Trevor Pulley. “It’s not just about following the law – child restraints help prevent serious injury and may even save your child’s life.”
Funding for this effort was provided through a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety & Traffic Division in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Missouri Safety Center.
Last Updated on October 01st 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb8v/Dexter-Police-Department-Releases-Results-of-Child-Restraint-Checks
Woman Missing from Jonesboro, Arkansas
September 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
A family in Jonesboro is hoping the public can help find their loved one.
According to Jonesboro & Craighead County E911 Director Jeff Presley, 54-year-old Lisa Prescott is missing.
She’s not been located by Jonesboro authorities or her friends or family.
A Facebook post from Prescott’s niece said she was last seen on Aug. 31.
“She was last seen wearing a black Winnie The Pooh pajama top with pink and purple Eeyore’s on it and may be wearing a fleece purple robe. She does not have her wallet, purse or cell phone with her,” the post said.
Now, officials are urging anyone who may have seen her to call the Jonesboro Police Department immediately.
Last Updated on September 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb37/Woman-Missing-from-Jonesboro-Arkansas
