Stories from Monday, June 22, 2020

Donna F. Carpenter-Resnik, 69, of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 27, 2020, in Dexter. Donna was born on June 25, 1950, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Richard and Claradine (Hays) Hill. She is survived by four sisters, Diane Gray, Judy Green, Janet Denison and Jeanie Currington and one brother, Joe Hill. One sister-in law, Beth Summers, and one brother-in law, Dan Resnik...

In recent weeks, big tech companies have intensified their attacks on conservatives’ free speech. These massive corporations can do this because they have built considerable control over all of the information Americans view online. The vast majority of internet searches in the United States, over 88%, begin on Goggle’s website. ...

As summer kicks into high gear and people get out onto their local waters, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging everyone to incorporate safety into any plans to enjoy Missouri’s waterways. Troopers patrol the state’s waterways to enforce Missouri’s boating laws and assist where needed. Everyone enjoying these areas is asked to do their part...

FIRE DEPARTMENT City firefighters responded at 11:57 p.m. Friday, June 19, to a structure fire at 210 S. E St. Upon their arrival, firefighters found heavy fire visibly coming from the structure, which was partially collapsed and unoccupied. Municipal Utilities was dispatched to turn off a downed power line. The cause is under investigation...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Brent J. Forcier, 36, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 8:17 p.m. Saturday, June 20, on suspicion of DWI (prior offender), driving while suspended, failure to signal and no seat belt. He was booked at the Stoddard County Jail and released...

An aging 911 software is attributed to the loss of the administrative phone lines Sunday at the Poplar Bluff Police Department. The department’s 911 services were never effected. “We started experiencing problems (Sunday) after (1 p.m.),” said Lt. Keith Hefner. “We received calls only (and) were unable to make outgoing calls...

Mary Imogene (Robertson) Morgan went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born on Sept. 3, 1935, in Harviell, Missouri, to Roy Robertson and Irene Jane (Barker) Robertson. She married the love of her life, Sherman F. Morgan, in Piggott, Arkansas, on May 29, 1953. The recently had their 67th wedding anniversary. They loved to camp and travel extensively. They were a team and worked together daily in their many ventures...

Sue Trout, 81, of Broseley, died Friday, June 19, 2020. Mrs. Trout was born Nov. 4, 1938, daughter of the late Willie and Gertrude Pierce. She enjoyed life and loved visiting with people; she never met a stranger. On Nov. 9, 1957, she married Clint Trout Jr. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1966...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL A 57-year-old Ellington woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 5:54 p.m. Saturday, June 20, on Highway 21, eight miles north of Ellington. According to the report, Bryon L. Grasle, 44, of Sullivan, Missouri, was operating a 2004 Jeep Liberty northbound when it began to hydroplane and then crossed the center line and struck a 2002 Toyota 4Runner head on...

City firefighters responded at 4:59 p.m. Sunday, June 21, to a report of smoke in the area of 1452 Cole Ave. According to the report, firefighters found a small leaf fire burning in the front yard. _ City firefighters responded at 12:31 p.m. Sunday, June 21, to a motor-vehicle crash at the intersection of Kanell Boulevard and Shelby Road...

Poplar Bluff City Council members have hired current city planner Matt Winters to be the next city manager. Current city manager Mark Massingham announced last week that he would retire effective July 10. Council members voted unanimously Monday to hire Winters during the second of two special closed meetings to discuss personnel matters. The first was held Thursday...