Stories from Thursday, March 18, 2021

GREENVILLE — An online investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol has resulted in a felony charge of attempting to entice a child against a Doniphan man. Josh J. Damon, 34, has remained in the Wayne County Jail since his arrest on Feb. 25. During a court appearance March 10, Damon’s bond was set at $250,000. He previously was being held on no bond...

GREENVILLE — A Fairdealing man is being held without bond in the Wayne County Jail after his arrest on one felony count of possessing child pornography. Cameron Scott Sanders, 26, was arrested at his home during an investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol...

Thursday turned out to be a bad day for a 62-year-old Poplar Bluff man. Edward C. Reed was walking northbound along Business Highway 67 about two miles south of Poplar Bluff at 5:30 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol reports...

Harley Ray Lewis, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday March 16, 2021 in Poplar Bluff. Harley was born on August 8, 1962 to Jessie and Mary Lewis in Poplar Bluff. He married Barbara Ann (Bulliner) Lewis on July 2, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Poplar Bluff...

The circus is coming to town. This April, the Carden International Circus will return to the Black River Coliseum for two big shows on Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children, with children under 2 admitted free. One free child’s ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket is available if you order tickets at spectacularcircus.com...

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 19, 20, 26 and 27, with a matinee performance at 3 p.m. March 28. Tickets are $10 for adults over 12 and $10 for children.

David Wayne Horn, age 67, of Fisk, Missouri, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Horn was born August 12, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late William and Gladys (Brooks) Horn. On November 24, 1972 he married Barbara Butler. She survives...

GREENVILLE — Searching for rocks in Wayne County is replacing hunting Easter eggs this year. “Our office had to cancel our annual Easter Egg hunt this year, which usually draws big numbers,” said County Engagement Specialist Kelley Brent, of the Wayne County Extension office. “Because of COVID-19, our office decided to host the MU Rocks event in an effort to encourage people of all ages to get outside and enjoy sites in Wayne County.”...