Doniphan man killed in car crash
A Doniphan man was killed in a car crash in Ripley County Saturday afternoon.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 35-year-old Joseph St. Cin was driving on Route U south of Doniphan when his vehicle left the right side of the road and overturned.
St. Cin, who was reportedly not wearing safety equipment, was ejected during the crash. He was taken to a hospital in Poplar Bluff, where he was pronounced dead.
Many schools in southeast Missouri are starting classes again today
Classes are scheduled to resume today in numerous schools in southeast Missouri.
At least 20 area school districts have their first day of school today, including Poplar Bluff, Bernie, Campbell, Clarkton, Greenville, Kennett, Sacred Heart, Shady Grove State School and Westwood Baptist Academy. For a complete list of Missouri schools opening today, visit our website.
Today is also the first day of classes for the fall semester at Three Rivers College.
Classes will begin Tuesday in other school districts in the region, including Twin Rivers, Neelyville and Malden.
KWOC wishes all parents, students, teachers and staff a fantastic new school year!!!
DRIVERS ARE ASKED TO BE CAREFUL FOR STUDENTS ON THE ROAD
As students in Missouri return to school this week, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to watch for students.
Drivers should expect changes in traffic patterns – school buses, parents taking their children to school and many young drivers will be on the road with other motorists, disrupting the morning and afternoon rush hours. An increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic is also expected.
Missouri law requires drivers on two-lane roads to stop when a school bus stops while children are boarding or disembarking and display warning signals before they can approach and follow the bus. However, on a four-lane highway, you are only required to stop when following the bus.
If you see a stopped school bus, stay alert and obey traffic laws. Children may be unaware of traffic and run into the road unexpectedly.
Parents should talk to their children about how to get to school safely by bus, on foot or by car. If they ride a bike, please make sure they wear a helmet and obey traffic laws.
Concrete repairs cause delays in Wayne County starting today
Route 67 in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction while construction crews make concrete repairs.
The reduced section of road is located between Route F and Route FF near Greeneville.
Weather permitting, work will be carried out today through Tuesday, September 10, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The work zone will remain open 24 hours a day until work is completed.
RECOUNT FOR THE RACE FOR WESTERN DISTRICT COMMISSIONER IN BUTLER COUNTY
A judge in Butler County has ordered a recount of the Republican nomination for the county’s Western District Commissioner.
According to Butler County Clerk Donna Hillis, the recount will take place on Thursday, August 22nd at 9 a.m.
After the primary election on August 6, Larry Wells and Kenny Barker were separated by only two votes; Wells won with 666 to 664 votes.
10th ANNUAL SATURDAY HEALING JOURNEY
The 10th annual Ride for a Cure Dice Run in memory of Larry Maronay is scheduled for this weekend.
Registration for the event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Dexter Elks Lodge, with the ride starting at 11 a.m. The entry fee is $20 per bike and $10 for an additional rider. A meal at the end of the ride is included.
All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For more information, contact Brian Jones at 573-421-1771.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE 33RD ANNUAL OLD GREENVILLE DAYS ARE UNDERWAY
Preparations for the 33rd annual Old Greenville Days are in full swing.
According to the Wappapello Lake U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the annual event is scheduled for September 21 and 22 at the Greenville Recreation Area.
According to officials, the event will include art, crafts, history and music.
For more information, contact the Wappapello Lake Management office at 573-222-8562.
