Stories from Monday, December 2, 2024

VAN BUREN — An alleged poacher was recently arrested in Van Buren for “road hunting” rare, all-white deer. This one of two incidents that resulted in arrests recently in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, officials report. “Road hunting” involves shooting wildlife from a public roadway. This illegal practice can ruin legitimate hunting for others, and it is particularly dangerous during fall in the Ozarks, according to a press release from the ONSR...

“The alumni and the people she taught are the good that she planted in this world,” Friar Daniel Robles said, describing preschool teacher Mrs. Barbara Halter, who passed away in October. A group of family, friends, and former colleagues gathered recently at Sacred Heart Catholic School, near the preschool classroom. From now on, the space will carry a plaque dedicated to Halter’s legacy of 30 years of education and mentorship...

Diverse funding sources would be needed to complete an ambitious $2.1 million in new sidewalks for the city, the Poplar Bluff City Council was told Monday, money which could be sought from state and federal grants. Representatives of the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission and the Butler County Health Department presented an Active Transportation Plan for Poplar Bluff...

FISK — A Fisk man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to his girlfriend’s apartment.

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 48 hosted photos with Santa on Saturday.

An employee of Huck’s reported Tuesday, Nov. 26, a shoplifting incident which is under investigation. _ Justin Page reported Tuesday, Nov. 26, being bitten by two stray dogs at Munch and Pump at 9th and Pine Streets. _ Home Depot reported Tuesday, Nov. 26, shoplifting and charges were forwarded to Butler County Prosecuting Attorney on multiple people from out of state...

A leaving the scene accident was reported Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Jay’s Corner Store, _ Greenwall Vending reported Wednesday, Nov. 27, a stealing incident which Arron Rogers was arrested for, along with a warrant through Butler County for second-degree burglary...

Officers were dispatched Thursday, Nov. 28, to the 700 Block of Cynthia Street for stealing. The reporting party advised someone stole items from his vehicle. _ Officers were dispatched Thursday, Nov. 28, to the 800 Block of Lester Street for an assault. A suspect was identified...

Officers were dispatched Friday, Nov. 29, to the area of South 11th and Cherry Street in reference to a disturbance. One subject was transported to the hospital for mental evaluation. _ Officers were dispatched Friday, Nov. 29, to the area of Broadway and Pine Streets in reference to a possible stealing incident. The call resulted in the arrest of John Michael Stuart for a warrant...

Officers responded Saturday, Nov. 30, to the 500 Block of South 5th Street about property damage. Charles Counts, 33, was arrested for property damage and lodged in the Butler County jail. _ Officers responded Saturday, Nov. 30, to the 800 Block of Vine Street about a domestic dispute. Officers made contact with both parties, and both advised they would separate and neither wanted to pursue charges...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports three people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period — from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27-11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. There were no boating crashes or drownings. During the Thanksgiving holiday counting period, troopers report the following traffic statistics for 2024 (preliminary): Crashes, 362; injuries, 120; fatalities, 3; and DWI arrests, 106...

Marjean Green, 87 years old, of Festus, Missouri died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at home in Festus. She was born July 19, 1937 in Parma, Missouri. Marjean enjoyed traveling, reading, bowling and Wheel of Fortune. She is survived by a brother, Kenny Hendrix; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews...

Isaiah 43:2 ESV When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. ————— Larry Gene Riggins, son of the late Travis Jack Riggins and Rosa Mae Isaac Riggins of Dudley, Missouri, was born out of love June 23, 1949 into a large family that one could only dream of...

Lowanda F. Sanders, 97, of Fisk, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. Mrs. Sanders was born Sept. 18, 1927, in Qulin, Missouri, daughter of the late William Franklin and Lovanda Wagster (neé Pillow). She became a licensed funeral director in 1976 and has remained a fixture at White-Sanders Funeral Home for the last 48 years. ...

Ruth Jeanette Hampton, 93, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in St. Peters, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born May 2, 1931, to Joseph Eichelberger and Rubye (Fowler) Eichelberger. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of First Southern Baptist of Malden...

Robert “RJ” Boyers, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. RJ was born Aug. 13, 1931, to Ira and Clelah (Loge) Boyers in Hvam, Missouri. He married Donna (Casinger) Boyers July 29, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nevada...