Stories from Friday, September 6, 2019

Local authorities will seek federal charges against a Fisk man they allege has been interfering with the Butler County Sheriff’s Department’s ability to send radio transmissions. Larry Keith McKuin, 57, was arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of tampering with judicial proceedings. He was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday and later released...

Two area men were seriously injured in separate crashes on Thursday in Wayne and Butler counties. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report says David E. Bland, 76, of Wappapello was operating a 2014 GMC pickup eastbound when it ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree...

FISK — Kevin Dwayne Rains, 50, of Fisk, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. James Greer officiating.

The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood this month in honor of National Preparedness Month. Hurricane Dorian has affected blood supplies and donation facilities in its path and there is an urgent need to blood and blood products. Area blood donation opportunities:...

BLOOMFIELD — Henry Junior Cagle, 77, of Bloomfield, died Sept. 4, 2019 at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. ...

**UPDATED 10:28 A.M.** The outage occurred at approximately 8:53 a.m. with power resuming in some areas around 9:22 a.m. According to reports, over 4,400 Municipal Utilities customers were affected. Bill Bach, general manager of Municipal Utilities, said a bush hog operating on the east side of Poplar Bluff threw a wire up into an energized power line causing the outage. No injuries were reported.

City firefighters responded at 12:54 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, to a report of an occupant smelling a strange odor inside her apartment at 824 Vine St. It was investigation only. According to the report, firefighters used a multigas meter to check inside and outside of the apartment. No readings or odor were detected...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Two area women were injured in a two-vehicle crash at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, on U.S. 160 at Highway C in Butler County. According to the report, Mildred J. Farris, 73, of Poplar Bluff was operating a 2004 Dodge Intrepid southbound when it failed to yield and struck the side of 2003 Oldsmobile Alero being driven eastbound by Harley W. Hood, 31, of Poplar Bluff...

Camp Allen, located on a beautiful 70 acres along Highway F southeast of Greenville since 1954, will celebrate its 65th anniversary with a special program at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Throughout its ministry, this camp has blessed thousands of youth and adult campers whose lives have been changed by the teachings of Jesus. Many have accepted Christ as their Savior at Camp Allen and made lasting friendships with other campers and staff, according to staff...

Joseph Edward Weidig Jr., 55 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born on November 14, 1963 in Altoona, Pa., the son of Joseph and Dorothy (Hileman) Weidig Sr. He married Kathie Losh on January 2, 2009 and she survives...

VAN BUREN: Ozark National Scenic Riverways recognized park volunteers recently at the annual “Volunteers-in-Parks” Appreciation event held at the Burr Oak Pavilion at Alley Spring.

Liberty Riders of America™ and Veterans in Defense of Liberty™ are hosting the Missouri Vietnam Wall Run 2019™ on Saturday, Sept. 21 to honor POW-MIA’s that are still unaccounted for and to honor Vietnam Veterans.

Brody Moore of Poplar Bluff has been awarded the Don Hilton Memorial Scholarship for the fall semester at Three Rivers College. This is the final year the scholarship will be offered.

Organizers are planning for a fun-filled, western-themed benefit dinner and auction on Friday, Sept. 27, at The River Centre at the Landing in Van Buren.

For several weeks there have been posts on social media and discussions in the coffee shops about the city cutting benefits for future employees.

I’m very honored and humbled to be nominated for the first annual Difference Makers in Poplar Bluff. Many thanks to the DAR and all their employees who made the evening a memorable one. Thanks to Amber Hornbeck for her wonderful article highlighting my service to Sacred Heart Church, school and community.