Stories from Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Oct. 25, 1923 • The Poplar Bluff Lyceum course opened at the High School auditorium. There was a good crowd in attendance to welcome the Croatia Tamburica Orchestra. Reports indicate that from the start to the finish of the program every number received enthusiastic applause...

Improvements to cell towers will be coming to Dunklin County after the announcement of $12 million in statewide grants to expand service. The funds will be used to construct new towers that provide better quality cell service and greater 911 connectivity, according to a press release from the Department of Economic Development...

Residents have an opportunity to shop local first for the upcoming holidays at the Bou-Tiques and Fleas Fall Market from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Black River Coliseum. The event, sponsored by the Daily American Republic newspaper, will offer a variety of items in one location...

Tony “Cowboy” Magill, 75, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at his residence. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service following at noon, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Cremation will follow service...

Oct. 26, 1923 • The Witch of the Romines invades Poplar Bluff for a three-day stay, during which the Chamber of Commerce fall festival is to be staged. It is the second annual carnival and President Patterson of the Chamber declared “It is going to be the biggest thing the community has ever attempted.”...

Kelly Childress painted for many years. The owner of Mustardseed Artisan Market describes herself as a glass and resin artist. However, when the first waves of the pandemic hit in early 2020, Childress found herself out of work. “I decided to step out and start traveling across Missouri and Arkansas, that’s where we did really large festivals,” she said during an interview at a downtown coffee shop...

With Halloween less than a week away, it is little surprise to see many Halloween-themed events in this week’s MAIN EVENT. Sam A. Baker State Park is the site of the Haunting in the Park, which runs from 4-9 p.m. Saturday. This event will feature multiple a trunk or treat from 4-6 p.m. games and goodies at Mudlick Mountain Grill from 5-8 p.m., a haunted hike and more. More information can be found at the park’s visitor center...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Yuriy V. Tarasyuk, 38, of Davenport, Florida, was arrested at 9:41 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Stoddard County on suspicion of misdemeanor DWI (alcohol) and careless and imprudent driving. He was booked at the Stoddard County jail on a 24-hour hold...